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7:00 pm
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Meritrust is honored to be a VIP Sponsor for tonight’s Lied Center performance of Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. We’re proud to support the Lied Center and its world-class performances shared with the community. Meritrust joins with Lawrence in celebrating this organization and the arts.
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APR 29 | Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
There is no intermission during this performance. World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater The World Famous Popovich is a fifth-generation Russian circus performer who learned early on how to develop strong bonds with animals. POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATRE has been voted “Best family show in Las Vegas” and were finalists on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. Comedy Pet Theater features an amazing cast of housecats, dogs, parrots even geese and mice! Critics describe it as a unique blend of comedy, world-champion juggling, and the extraordinary talents of more than 30 performing pets. Gregory Popovich has rescued the animals from shelters all over the country and transformed them into Las Vegas stars, using positive reinforcement and working with the animals natural abilities to create a fun, one-of-a kind show.
Gregory Popovich Gregory Popovich grew up in a unique environment, as the child of Russian circus performers Alex and Tamara Popovich. In addition to their juggling and performing skills, Popovich’s parents were dog trainers. From a very young age, Popovich formed a special bond with animals. Eventually, the connection he formed with his mother’s showdogs led to his participation onstage, assisting with Tamara’s dog act. At the age of six, Popovich began to learn the art of juggling. Eight years later, he prepared his first solo act – juggling on a free standing ladder. After the public debut of this feat, Popovich became a member of the renowned Moscow Circus at the age of 17.