(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka will welcome the Universoul Circus back to the City of Newark for a 13-show appearance, before its premiere show on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:00pm, at the Circus Big Top at 430 Broad Street, in Newark. The circus will perform at the site between Tuesday, May 9, and Sunday, May 14.
The famed circus will give 13 performances in Newark, under their 158-foot-diameter big top, which will be located at 430 Broad Street, across from the Broad Street New Jersey Transit Station.
Returning by popular demand - viral internet sensations - are Fresh The Clownsss, from Detroit. Fresh The Clownsss and their energetic and infectious dance moves have won over audiences and become a YouTube sensation with their popular dance, "JuJu On That Beat," garnering millions of views.
Also appearing at UniverSoul: the Xtreme Bikes from Chicago and upstate New York performing crazy Freestyle Motocross stunts. And returning after a few years away from the big top are the Bone Breaking Contortionists from Guinea. Families will witness an amazing array of international human and animal talent including Roller Skaters (Home country: Ethiopia), Elephants (USA), Teeter Board & Hand Vaulting (Gabon, Guinea, Ethiopia), Mixed Animal Act (Mexico) featuring Zebras and Camels, Aerial Silks (China), Horses (Gabon, Guinea, Russia), and perennial favorites Caribbean Dancers (Trinidad and Tobago).
UniverSoul is a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music that spans genres including Pop, Classic R&B, Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel. It embraces and celebrates the unique and familiar aspects of pop culture globally by bringing them center stage with a cast of international performers. UniverSoul Circus is rated as one of the top two circuses along with Cirque du Soleil. UniverSoul's fresh approach to family-friendly live entertainment has garnered it a coveted spot as one of Ticketmaster's top ten most requested family events, along with other shows including Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, and Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The circus was founded 24 years ago in Atlanta by concert and theatre promoter, Cedric Walker.
Visit www.universoulcircus.com for more info, ticket prices, show times, and schedules. Ticket prices range from $16 through $40. Prices vary by venue and by day.  Â
