Joseph J. Foy, Ph.D. President | Benedictine University

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style, animal-free circus, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a new show titled "A Decade of Dreams" at Benedictine University from August 22 to September 1, 2024.

Under the custom-crafted, Italian-made red-and-white striped tent, attendees will experience an immersive journey back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old circus tradition reimagined for a new generation with Broadway-style flair.

“This is a special season for us as we celebrate the many dreams realized by The Little Circus That Could,” said Ringmaster and producer Kevin Venardos, a former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster. “For those that have supported us from the beginning or others who will see us for the first time, our goal is always to show you what’s possible when you live your dreams, and we promise you A Grand Ol’ Time.”

The Venardos Circus has been touring the U.S. since its debut at the L.A. County Fair in 2014. Theater lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental homage to circus traditions through high-quality entertainment for modern family audiences. The performers also serve as the crew on this traveling tour, much like original circus traditions. Notably, there are no animals in the Venardos Circus.

The show schedule is as follows:

- Thursday, August 22 – 7:00 p.m. OPENING NIGHT!

- Friday, August 23 – 7:00 p.m.

- Saturday, August 24 – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

- Sunday, August 25 – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

- Wednesday, August 28 – 7:00 p.m.

- Thursday, August 29 – 7:00 p.m.

- Friday, August 30 – 7:00 p.m.

- Saturday, August 31 –11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.

- Sunday, September 1 – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Tickets are expected to sell out online in advance; once sold out online, no tickets will be available in person at the show.