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Cirque Us Stories at The Center for Performing Arts
Dates: 10/3/2026
📍 Theatre: The Center for Performing Arts
1 UNIVERSITY PKWY
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL 60484
Phone: 7082352222
Tickets: $25–$50
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Recommended for Ages: 3+
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of imagination, movement, and awe with Cirque Us Stories—a joyful, high-flying performance where storytelling leaps off the page and into the air.
This thoughtfully curated show weaves together themes of community, identity, and creativity through breathtaking circus arts, featuring aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, clowns, and more. Each moment unfolds like a storybook brought to life—full of surprises, humor, and heart.
Perfect for the young—and the young at heart—this family-friendly experience doesn’t end when the curtain falls. Stay after the show for a special hands-on workshop/masterclass, where audiences can engage more deeply with the artists and explore the movement and skills behind the magic.
Recipient of the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival Award for “Best Circus” and the 2024 What the Fringe Award for “Best Kids Show.”
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Ruth Page's The Nutcracker (12/05/26-12/06/26)
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (12/12/26-12/13/26)
The Greatest Love of All (02/12/27-02/12/27)
Robert Townsend’s Living the Shuffle (03/06/27-03/06/27)
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Where is The Center for Performing Arts located?
The Center for Performing Arts is at 1 UNIVERSITY PKWY, UNIVERSITY PARK, IL.
What shows have played recently at The Center for Performing Arts?
The Nutcracker (12/08/23-12/10/23)
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is free.
What is the running time?
60 minutes
Is there an intermission?
No.
What ages is this show appropriate for?
Recommended for Ages: 3+
Is the theatre accessible?
Yes. Accessible seating and assisted listening devices are available.
What is the late seating policy?
Seating will be at the discretion of the house management staff.
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