“There was no family attraction that reflected the Black experience,” he said. “We did a lot of gospel theater before the circus, and we had a series of plays that humorously dealt with social issues.

Take everything you think you know about the circus, and throw that out the window,” said Hank Ernest, a spokesperson for UniverSoul Circus. He’s absolutely right – especially those who remember being ...

ABC11 spoke with UniverSoul Circus to learn what they have in store this season! UniverSoul Circus is a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music. Our show is fresh, funky, ...

Say adieu to the archetypal ringmasters of Ringling Bros. past. Instead of a red-top-hat, ornate-overcoat-wearing man, you’ll find “Tony Tone.” He’s witty and hip and embodies the spirit of the ...

The circus will soon be back in town. Yet not the average, run-of-the-mill circus, but UniverSoul Circus, which will be at Jamestown Mall in Florissant from August 25 through August 30. The UniverSoul ...

For almost 20 years, the UniverSoul Circus has been pitching its tent in urban plazas across the country. The circus was founded by a Baltimore native as a showcase for black talent, one that he hoped ...

Circus watchers join the fun by dancing in the aisles and in the show ring when UniverSoul Circus comes to town. At the beginning of the show, viewers even get the chance to a ride an elephant. By the ...

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Flying acrobats, high-flying stunts, fire breathers, stilt dancer and other performers will be in Detroit starting next week. UniverSoul Circus is ...

DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) — Flying acrobats, gravity-defying stunts, fire breathers, stilt dancers and more! Celebrating 30 years as one of the country’s top live events ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Aerial circus class students will be getting a big break as they take part in a movie production. This will be for the upcoming Soul Cirque movie and will be filmed in Texas.

Ten years ago, when Cedric Walker had the dream of founding a black circus, people laughed at him. "They said: 'You're crazy. Blacks don't go to circuses,' " he is quoted as saying. But his UniverSoul ...

Cedric Walker, founder and CEO of UniverSoul Circus, fell in love with the circus as a child, and always dreamed of being part of the big show. As a young man, Walker worked as a stage manager and ...