UniverSoul Circus is returning to Newark with a brand-new production that promises breathtaking stunts, cultural celebration, and family fun. This year’s show, titled “Rhythm of the World,” features a ...

“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.

The UniverSoul Circus, which bills itself as nation’s only black-owned circus, runs at Hyde Park’s Washington Park through Oct. 14. A clown performs at UniverSoul Circus in Washington Park on Oct. 2, ...