Venardos Circus to perform in Richmond, TX March 2-13
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Venardos Circus (veh-NARR-dos), a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is thrilled to return to Richmond, TX to perform for local families after having to cancel their first visit to the region in March 2020. Performances will take place in their signature red and white striped circus tent on the property of Dry Creek Social Club, 3333 Farm to Market 359, Richmond, TX, 77406. There will be 16 shows over two weeks, March 2-13, 2022.
“We are thrilled to be back out on tour again bringing smiles and joy to families and kids of ALL ages,” explained Kevin Venardos, founder, and producer of The Venardos Circus. “Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that we have tried hard to reinvent for a next generation while still tugging at the nostalgia of those returning to the circus.”
Show schedule will be as follows:
- Wednesday, March 2 - 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 3 – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 4 – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 5 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 6 - 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 9 - 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 10 - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 11 – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 12 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 13 - 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: General Admission tickets starting at $15.00 for youth under age 12 and $25.00 for adults. One babe in arms is admitted free with each paying adult. (One 24 months or younger per paying adult seated on a lap). Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. Please visit www.Liveyourcircusdream.com.
Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus.
Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Tent concessions will be available when doors open. Classic circus treats like fresh popcorn, cotton candy, house-made all-natural pink lemonade, nachos, hot dogs, packaged candy, and more are available. Complete show schedule available at www.VenardosCircus.com.
What to expect on site:
- Parking area is flat so there is easy handicap access between the lot and the tent
- Concessions are available but we encourage guests to order online when purchasing tickets. Contactless payment options available.
- The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission
- We will be following all masking of the local municipality or school districts of the communities in which we perform
About Venardos Circus:
The Venardos Circus, a unique Broadway-Style Circus performance, has been touring the U.S. since its debut at the L.A. County Fair in 2014. It is reinventing the American Circus tradition for a new generation with Broadway-style flair, bringing joy to people across the U.S. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.
For more information, please visit www.venardoscircus.com.
Video:
Venardos Circus Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfrniVRseYA
In June 2018, “CBS Sunday Morning” featured Venardos during its Sunday morning magazine show. The show is anchored by longtime broadcaster Jane Pauley and the Venardos piece was developed by contributor Scott Simon of NPR - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-man-behind-venardos-circus/
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