2050. On an alien planet at the edge of the known universe, a beacon blinks in glittering darkness. A crew of maverick space explorers spin out of Earth’s orbit into the vast unknown on a rescue mission clouded in the mystery surrounding their leader—a controversial, brilliant entrepreneur with limitless resources and murky intentions. Alien conspiracy theories, adventure, and comedy abound in this high-flying, sci-fi fantasy spanning from Area 51 across the galaxy to a world of unimaginable beauty and ancient civilizations. Explore lush rainforests, fly with primordial beasts, and uncover the cataclysmic secret at the heart of a distant planet. Circus Juventas. July/August 2021. We are not alone.
Ticket Prices
Prices:
VIP – $45.00
Zone I – $35.00 Adult/$30.00 Child & Senior
Zone II – $30.00 Adult/$25.00 Child & Senior
Zone III – $25.00 Adult/ $20.00 Child & Senior
Family 4-Pack – $75.00 for 2 Adult and 2 Child/Senior tickets in Zone III seating (limited to the 1:00 PM Saturday matinees on July 25, August 1, & August 8.)
Child = Ages 10 & younger; Senior = Ages 65+
Children ages 2 and under do not require a ticket if they are sitting on a lap during the entire performance.
Ways to Purchase
Pleases note: Tickets will go on sale June 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. All tickets are reserved seating.
- Purchase ONLINE
- Ticketworks call center: 612-343-3390 (9 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7 days/week)
- Circus Juventas Box Office: 651-699-8229 (See our Location and Hours page for specific CJ box office hours)
Convenience & Order Fees:
$3.25 per ticket convenience fee (online and phone orders).
$4.00 per order additional fee is added for phone orders at TicketWorks and the Circus Juventas box office.
No ticket fees apply to walk-up purchases at the Circus Juventas box office.
Exchanges & Refunds
Tickets are non-refundable, but exchanges are possible for $3.00 per ticket (pending availability). Patrons may exchange tickets at least 3 business days in advance of the performance for which they hold tickets OR the performance for the requested exchange, whichever comes sooner. All exchanges must be made via Circus Juventas: 651-699-8229.
Rush Line
Rush tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are sold at full face value. The number of tickets available for sale is extremely unpredictable and varies each performance. Please note:
Rush tickets will be released for sale to the public no more than TWO HOURS prior to a performance (i.e.: 5:00 for a 7:00 show time).
You must be physically present, in the rush ticket line, to claim rush tickets. Circus Juventas staff CAN NOT process requests over the phone.
Seating System
Each seat is 18 inches wide, 5 inches wider than a standard folding chair. Seats are directly adjacent to one another; patrons of size or families with children using lap seats (age 2 and under) should select seats carefully.
The illuminated stairs have railings and only a 4-inch rise, providing easier access to each row.
VIEW THE 2020 SEATING CHART
Special Needs Seating
ASL/AD performance is Saturday, July 31 at 1 p.m. Reserve seats for this performance in section A for ASL/AD services.
While all tickets can be purchased online, we welcome patrons requiring special needs to contact us directly: 651-699-8229.
Circus Juventas is able to accommodate standard wheelchair sizes only (30″ x 48″). If you would prefer to transfer to a chair upon arrival, please let the box office staff know.
We have floor seating available for patrons who are not wheelchair-bound but who may find stairs difficult. These seats are limited; we recommend purchasing these tickets A.S.A.P.
Wheelchair seating not yet reserved will be released to the general public by noon the day before the performance or once the section of the seating unit is sold out.
Purchase Show DVD
CLICK HERE to download the TWISTED DVD order form.
To purchase past show DVDs, contact Circus Juventas: adminstaff@circusjuventas.org.
Purchase Show Photos
Credits
Artistic Director: Elizabeth “Betty” Butler
Since 1995, our annual summer show has been a Twin Cities favorite. Featuring our most advanced, highly committed troupe of circus artists, this large-scale, professionally-produced, theatrically-infused showcase culminates in approximately 20 performances, which sell out quickly.
An original, themed show with a story line, the summer show highlights the best of contemporary circus arts, with a strong blending of circus, dance, and theater. CJ works hard to make this a transformative experience from the moment the audience walks into the arena.
GALAXIUM: COMING SUMMER 2021
Thanks to our sponsors:
SHOW DATES & TIMES
JULY 29 thru AUGUST 15, 2021
Location: All shows are held under the Circus Juventas BIG TOP.
Show length: 03:00 including a :30 intermission.
ASL/AD performance is Saturday, July 31 at 1 p.m. Reserve seats for this performance in Section A for ASL/AD services.
Additional information can be found in the boxes on the left.
Friday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 31 at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 1 at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 14 at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 15 at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m.
THE SPIRE SUITE
Introducing a brand new + completely renovated SPIRE Suite for prime viewing of our summer show.
Complimentary catering by CRAVE Catering (heavy appetizers and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), complimentary confections from our concessions stand, and three V.I.P. parking spots are included. Accommodations are available for up to 20 guests (cocktail-reception style), 10 of whom will have access to seating.
By reserving, you have exclusive access to the space up to one hour prior to show time through the entirety of the show – much like a box suite at a sports stadium – plus some other special surprises!
We accept reservations on a first-come, first-served basis. $2,500 per reservation (a portion of which is tax deductible). Availability is limited.
View the available dates below, and to make a reservation, please contact Nicole at nicole@circusjuventas.org.
Many thanks to
SPONSORS
PRESS FOR SUMMER 2019’S TWISTED
SunPatriot Newspapers. July 29, 2019. Mayer Resident Performs with Circus Juventas
Fox 9. July 28, 2019. Circus Juventas Opens New Show in St. Paul
WCCO TV. July 27, 2019. Your 4 Things To Do Today
Sun This Week. July 27, 2019. Four Area Students to Perform in Circus Juventas Show
ABC Newspapers. July 26, 2019. Anoka County Teens Perform in Circus Juventas
Southwest News Media. July 26, 2019. Wayzata Local Takes to the Circus
Fox 9. July 25, 2019. Circus Juventas Comes to St. Paul
Minnesota Monthly. July 24, 2019. Weekend Best Bets: July 26-28
White Bear Press. July 24, 2019. Fairy-Tale Ending for Circus Performer
Sun Sailor. July 23, 2019. Wayzata High Student Performing in Circus Juventas’ Summer Show
Woodbury Bulletin. July 17, 2019. Three Woodbury Locals to Perform in Circus Juventas Summer Show
KARE 11. July 2, 2019. Perk at Play: Circus Juventas
KSTP. June 25, 2019. Circus Juventas Co-Founder Discusses New Performance
PAST SUMMER SHOW REVIEWS
Drawing on its Circus Arts school of more than 2,500 children of various ages trained in everything from acrobatics and balance to aerial techniques, juggling and more, “Wonderland” will feature the school’s most advanced 100 performers. Add choreography and theater to the mix, along the magical sets, costumes and music, and the production is guaranteed to enthrall those willing to journey to a strange land of riddles, poems, and wonder, a dream-like place where not everything is as it seems.
Circus Juventas’ summer shows feature a select cast of their most advanced performers and are elaborate spectacles in the tradition of Cirque du Soleil. Circus Juventas productions represent the best of contemporary circus arts, combining evocative music, extraordinary sets and costumes, and stunning theatricality, dance and athletic artistry with a global flair.
…Circus Juventas performances are not quite like the professionals, but they’re pretty close… The featured performers of the show (older kids who have been training for a while) are captivating and the major acts are incredible. The show includes the Walendas’ spectacular seven person tightrope walk as well as flaming whips, balancing acts and unicycle stunts…
…It’s great to watch these kids maneuver through a web of bungee cords with the dexterity of Spider-Man, or thrill us with spine-tingling drops and rebounds. This year’s extravaganza explores the lighter side of the Wild West with plenty of wholesome saloon girls, high-flying outlaws, and mail-order brides who can handle a bicycle built for 10 with aplomb…
… Drift back in time and enjoy all the daredevil aerial feats, bizarre side shows, amazing animal acts, clown antics, and one-of-a-kind glamour from a bygone era, experienced through the eyes of two young dreamers. Part coming-of-age tale, part action-adventure, this performance will surely inspire a few more intrepid souls to run away—if only for a few hours—to experience the fantasy life under the spotlight…
… Circus Juventas presented its stunning take on the classic children’s story with high-flying acts over Peter Pan’s Neverland. Emily, who’d been my date to last year’s summer show OZ, was on the edge of her seat during the entire spectacle. (We’re talking a 3-hour evening show with intermission!) The tale lends itself beautifully to soaring acts using the trapeze, silks, trampolines and tumbling…
Clearly I didn’t do my research before attending the opening-night performance of Circus Juventas’ summer production Oz. It wasn’t much like I’d imagined it would be. It was so much MORE! The show had more of everything – dozens of jaw-droppingly talented youth and young adults, a ceaseless assortment of acrobatic apparatus, and a running time just over three hours – than I’d gone in expecting. It all added up to a smashing night out at the circus with my oldest daughter… My daughter and I genuinely thank Circus Juventas for providing us an opportunity to experience this St. Paul gem.
Cirque du Soleil, the famous acrobatic troupe that inspired Circus Juventas, changed our idea of what a circus can be. Now Circus Juventas has transformed our image of the land of “Oz,” tweaking the tale and telling it with an amazing mix of aerial and earthbound acrobatics, graceful ballet moves, contortions, fire juggling, clowning and over-the top theatrics.
Dare I say Circus Juventas is more exciting than the troupe that inspired it? Under their custom-made big top, you get to sit much closer to the action. And you’re always aware that these are young nonprofessionals (mostly teens) doing impossible and dangerous routines — some without a net, a safety line or mats underneath. It makes you hold your breath frequently…
Like the hugely popular Canadian company Cirque du Soleil, Circus Juventas is a departure from the three ring/animal acts fare of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Instead, the school brings together a melange of traditional circus arts from around the world, accented with dance, drama, acrobatics, music and fantastic set design. The result is pure spectacle… My 5-year-old and I took in this year’s summer production, “Grimm,” a few days ago; it was my son’s first circus and my first time seeing Circus Juventas. I’d heard these folks put on a good show, but we were still both gobsmacked by the experience…
WATCH HIGHLIGHT REELS FROM PAST SHOWS
