Circus

About the Show

Hup (clap) HEY! and CLWS proudly present our 33rd Annual Circus, The Marble Palace, on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Performed by CLWS students in grades 6–8, The Marble Palace is a high-energy circus performance and comedic homage to vaudeville, celebrating 100 years of entertainment at the historic Music Box Theatre in Minneapolis. Set within the theatre itself, the show takes audiences on a journey through its rich history, guided by Finklestein and Ruben—vaudeville-era founders who “haunt” the stage they opened in 1920.

Blending circus arts, storytelling, and live music, students bring the theatre’s evolution to life through juggling, tumbling, and physical comedy, transforming the stage into a vibrant timeline of performance and highlighting the Music Box Theatre’s lasting cultural impact.

• Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm
• Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm
• Saturday, April 25, 7:00 pm (ASL-interpreted)

 
All performances take place at The Music Box Theatre, 1407 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407.

We encourage you to order your tickets early. All three Circus performances typically sell out!

Parking at the Music Box Theatre

The Music Box Theatre is located at 1407 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407. Parking can be found along the street, in a metered lot at 15th & Nicollet, or via the Hyatt-Loring parking ramp (1330 Nicollet Ave). Buses 17, 18, 10, 11, and 30 all run to the venue. Families are also encouraged to carpool!

Celebrating 30 Years of Circus Arts at City of Lakes Waldorf School

Instruction in circus arts has been proven to build physical, cognitive, emotional, and social capacity. The Circus Arts program at City of Lakes Waldorf School has been a proud part of our curriculum for over 30 years. Learn more.

Questions?

Please contact Kitty O’Brien, Communications and Marketing Director, at kitty@clws.org.