“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.

“Soul is not a color, it’s is an experience – but you know that anything we touch, we are going to sprinkle some soul on it and bring it to another level,” said Zeke, Ringmaster’s sidekick for the ...

Hold onto your cotton candy, because the UniverSoul Circus is rolling into town, and it’s about to get wild! We’re talking fire breathers, hip-hop dancing clowns, and flying acrobats doing things that ...

Ringmaster Donald “N.O.” Long works the crowd at the UniverSoul Circus. Officially, Donald “N.O.” Long is the ringmaster of the UniverSoul Circus, an Atlanta-based traveling spectacle now celebrating ...

For three decades, UniverSoul Circus has celebrated Black culture under the big top by combining various styles of Black music, performances and entertainment from across the globe. This year, the ...

ATLANTA - It was only a few weeks ago that UniverSoul Circus was thrilling Atlanta audiences. But you know what they say: you can never have too much of a good thing! So, starting tonight, the ...

If you're driving near Red Bird Mall in Southern Dallas, you can't miss the Big Top. It's the UniverSoul Circus setting up to begin its two-and-a-half-week "Family Reunion Tour" run here. "I'm a kid ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The UniverSoul Circus is celebrating 31 years with the theme ‘Rhythm of the World.’ From Thursday, June 5, 2025, to Sunday, June 22, 2025, the big top will be set up next to the ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up “You look around and see all of the smiling faces,” said Darlene ...

The Universoul Circus has been around for 30 years! Portia sits down with ringmaster N.O. and performer Bella to discuss the circus’ rich legacy and commitment to being diverse. Portia also takes a ...