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October 6, 2003Press Releases
October 6, 2003
THE BEN HUR SHRINE CIRCUS ARRIVES THIS FRIDAY AT THE FRANK ERWIN CENTER
Frank Erwin Center
Friday, October 10- Sunday, October 12
Prices: $10, $15, and $20
Shows run October 10-12!
(Austin, TX)- The Ben Hur Shrine Circus, an event the entire family can enjoy, is coming to the Frank Erwin Center Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness an array of entertainers that will delight, impress and thrill people of all ages. Tickets are available now.
Jimmy Durante once said, “I love a circus. You ask me why I should love a circus? It’s the oldest form of entertainment that suits grandma and grandpa, ma and pa and the kids. That’s why I love the circus.”
The Ben Hur Shrine Circus, produced by Hamid Circus, Inc., has been traveling throughout the country for over 70 years. These professional entertainers bring to Austin the magic and awe of daring acts, highly skilled performers, and amazing animals. Ringmaster Timothy Tegge leads this year’s circus. The circus’s featured acts include: the Jacob Barreda elephants, a trio of High Wire performers, the acrobatic and comic Nino, daring trapeze artist Javier Castro, tigers, a lion, and much more.
Tickets for the Ben Hur Shrine Circus at the Frank Erwin Center today, Friday, October 10 thru Sunday, October 12 are $10, $15, and $20 and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. Show times and dates: Friday, October 10 at 7PM (Opening Night); Saturday, October 11 at 10AM, 2PM & 7PM; Sunday, October 12 at 2PM & 6PM. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL TICKET PRICES. NO DOUBLE DISCOUNTS: $3 off with coupons available at all participating Eckerd Drugstores and Wendy’s locations; $3 off for college & university students, faculty & staff with I.D., military with I.D., and groups of 20 or more. Groups should call the Group Sales Department at 512/471-7744. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and University lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. The Nextel Emergency Message Center is available on the arena concourse during this event. For emergencies only call 512/845-4213. uterwincenter.com
For media passes, photo permissions, or to request an interview with the talent contact Karri Scott at 512/471-3678.
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