Wild West show

American  

noun

1. an entertainment, often as part of a circus, representing scenes and events from the early history of the western U.S. and displaying feats of marksmanship, horseback riding, rope twirling, and the like.

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Wild West show British  

noun

1. a show or circus act presenting feats of horsemanship, shooting, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Wild West show

First recorded in 1880–85

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Wild West show

“The artists that were painting this scenery were painting opera, World’s Fair midway exhibits, grand circus spectacles for Ringling Brothers, the Wild West show by Buffalo Bill,” Waszut-Barrett said.

From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2021

In a conversation with The Associated Press, Griffin says he learned to love the spotlight during five years as an expert rodeo hand in a Wild West show at Paris’ Disneyland park.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2021

But what about Frank Butler, the sharpshooting star of a traveling Wild West show?

From Washington Post ● Nov. 12, 2020

Bronco Billy — The Musical A performer in a struggling Wild West show meets an heiress on the lam in this new musical based on the 1980 Clint Eastwood comedy.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2019

“Cowboy Charlie” Irwin ran two businesses: a raucous Wild West show in summer and an even more raucous racing stable in winter.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand