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Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)

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

Upcoming Dates

  • Thu. May 16, 2024 6p.m.

Event Information

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Student in focus is wearing a blue shirt with a pink hat. there are blue strings coming off the pink hat. The kid is hugging themselves. Two teacher in blue shirts are in the background, also hugging themselves.

Program

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.

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Ticketing & Entry

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. 

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All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

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