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Only Make Believe: Marvelous Mickey Circus Star!
River Pavilion
Only Make Believe performs interactive and accessible theatre for children in hospitals, care facilities, and schools dedicated to serving children with disabilities. Now is your chance to experience a rare public performance! Step under the Big Top into the magical world of the circus.
Please note: This performance is sensory friendly.
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
Thu. May 16, 2024
Thu. May 16, 2024 6p.m.
Genre
Theater
Part of a series
Price
Free
Please note: This performance is sensory friendly.
Only Make Believe performs interactive and accessible theatre for children in hospitals, care facilities, and schools dedicated to serving children with disabilities. Now is your chance to experience a rare public performance! Step under the Big Top into the magical world of the circus. Join Mickey as he discovers the hard work and determination it takes to become the next circus star. You won’t want to miss bubble magic, scarf juggling, and of course a final tightrope act that will dazzle and amaze. Children will work together as they explore themes of confidence, facing fears, and setting boundaries.
For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
Seating is first come, first served.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
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