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Circus Juventas Annual Summer Spectacular 1001 Nights!

July 31 August 16, 2015

Saint Paul, Minn., March 23, 2015 -- Circus Juventas, the largest youth performing arts circus school in North America, presents their 21st Summer Spectacular this year from July 31 through August 16. Legendary storyteller Scheherazades 1001 Nights comes to life, weaving her Arabian tales into one exotic adventure set in raucous bazaars, domed palaces, and bandit desert cavernsall told through the circus arts and more than a little mystical magic.

This summer, audiences join love-struck Aladdin on a treacherous journey to find a lamp like no other. Only the all-powerful Genie, held captive within, can help him win the love of the beautiful princess Jasmine. This action-packed adventure begins at the mysterious cave of wonders where jewels come to life in a deadly display of balanced precision, a whirlwind of demonic Jinns practice their aerial sorcery, and a twisting web of venomous snakes are conjured by the evil vizier Jafar. With the help of Jasmines gaggle of mischief-making sisters, the triangle of teen idol Sinbad and his duo of battle-hardened monster killers, along with the reluctant hero Ali Baba and her walljumping thieves, Aladdin may finally catch the eye, and the heart, of his beloved.

Tickets for all performances go on sale Monday, June 29, and will be available through Ticketworks at ticketworks.com or 612-343-3390 or by calling the Circus Juventas box office at 651-699-8229. All seats are reserved.

Children (up to age 10) Seniors (over age 65)

Zone 3 $15

Zone 2 $20

Zone 1 $25

Front Row VIP $40

Adults

Zone 3 $20

Zone 2 $25

Zone 1 $30

Front Row VIP $40

Family 4 Packs for the Saturday matinee performances on August 1, 8, and 15, are $55 for two childrens and two adults tickets in Zone 3. Group rates are also available; call 651-699-8229 for details.

1001 NIGHTS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 30 @ 1 p.m. (School Matinee)

Friday, July 31 @ 7 p.m. OPENING NIGHT

Saturday, August 1 @ 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 2 @ 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 5 @ 1 p.m. (School Matinee) & 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 6 @ 1 p.m. (School Matinee) & 7 p.m. Friday, August 7 @ 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 8 @ 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 9 @ 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 12 @ 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (School Matinees)

Thursday, August 13 @ 7 p.m.

Friday, August 14 @ 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 15 @ 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 16 @ 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. CLOSING

Circus Juventas summer shows, featuring the schools advanced students, 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. 1001 Nights is sponsored by the Minnesota State Arts Board, Noodles & Company, Ruehling Associates, and the Wells Fargo Foundation. Pas de Deux.

About Circus Juventas

Circus Juventas is the largest youth performing arts Circus school in the country. Over the past 21 years, co-founders Elizabeth and Dan Butler have seen their dream grow into a year round program that serves over 2,000 children and youth up to age 21 with diverse array of circus arts training and performance opportunities. Circus Juventas mission is to inspire artistry and self-confidence through a multi-cultural circus arts experience. Students learn acrobatics, balance, aerial techniques, juggling and theatrical skills in a safe and noncompetitive environment. The focus is on discipline, hard work, and respect for their peers and themselves. Circus Juventas annual summer show features the schools advanced students 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

1270 Montreal Avenue

Saint Paul

651-699-8229 CircusJuventas.org