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Venardos Circus Returns to Aspen Grove April 14 - 24

Plus, why we love the animal-free Broadway-style circus

By Christen Reiner, Macaroni KID Lakewood-Littleton & Macaroni KID Denver Editor and Publisher April 8, 2022

Venardos Circus (veh-NARR-dos), a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is thrilled to return to Aspen Grove Shopping Center in Littleton after a very welcoming visit in 2021. 

Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. Plus, there are no animals in Venardos Circus! The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been reinvented for the next generation.

“We are America’s circus! Our team is so happy to make Littleton and Longmont annual stops on our tour after the warm welcome in 2021,” explained ringmaster and producer, Kevin Venardos. “We live to be on the road, expressing our creativity and bringing joy to families across the country. We can’t wait to return to Colorado!” 

WHY WE LOVE VENARDOS CIRCUS

My family had the opportunity to check out Venardos Circus in 2021, and we were so impressed with "The Little Circus That Could™️". We plan to make it a tradition, and here's why:

🎪 The Venardos Circus tent is on the smaller side, so there are no bad seats in the house. In fact, you feel like you are almost up on stage with the performers!

🎪 The performers are invested in the show, and they really care about the audience having a fantastic time. They are also the crew, so they are involved with every aspect of the tour... and it shows. They are amazing.

🎪 Venardos Circus offers preshow entertainment, so getting there early isn't really a struggle for families whose kids might get bored waiting for the show to begin.

🎪 Parking is free!

🎪 Concessions are reasonably priced, and are actually delicious. Definitely try the fresh popcorn and pink lemonade made onsite!

🎪 The acts are genuinely talented, something that can be hard to find these days.

🎪 Venardos Circus prides itself on offering a traditional version of the circus that incorporates a modern feel, without involving animals. I feel good about bringing my family, and about telling you all how much fun we had.

🎪 After the show, the performers were willing to take photos with the guests at no charge (with our cameras/phones!). There was something about this that brought me back to my youth, when performers were not so inaccessible, shuttled away immediately by security. It was nostalgic, and I loved it. And my kids were pretty psyched about grabbing this shot!


PERFORMANCE AND TICKET INFORMATION

Thursday, April 14 | 7:00 p.m. ** OPENING NIGHT

Friday, April 15 | 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 | 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 17 | 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20 | 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 21 | 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 22 | 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 | 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 24 | 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Aspen Grove Shopping Center | 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120

General Admission tickets starting at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. 

  • One babe in arms is admitted free with each paying adult. (24 months or younger per paying adult seated on a lap). 
  • Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing.

Purchase tickets here!


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Parking is free. 
  • Parking area is flat so there is easy handicap access between the lot and the tent.
  • Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. 
  • Concessions 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. 
  • The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. 
  • Find the complete show schedule available at www.VenardosCircus.com.

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 the Venardos Circus website.