Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams at Children's Theatre Company

Circus Abyssinia is Back By Popular Demand With New Show, TULU

Children's Theatre Company will welcome back Circus Abyssinia, the internationally acclaimed Ethiopian circus that delighted audiences in 2019, with their brand-new show, Tulu.

Tickets On Sale Now for AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL World Premiere & More at Children's Theatre Company

Single tickets are now on sale for Children’s Theatre Company's 2022 – 2023 Season featuring the world premiere of An American Tail the Musical with book and lyrics by Tony Award-winning playwright Itamar Moses (The Bands Visit) with music and lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler (Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical, The Secret of My Success).

Circus Abyssinia Returns to Children's Theatre Company with New Show TULU

Children's Theatre Company will welcome back Circus Abyssinia, the internationally acclaimed Ethiopian circus that delighted audiences in 2019, with their brand-new show, Tulu. Running September 13 through October 23, 2022, this dazzling performance is inspired by the story of Ethiopian icon Derartu Tulu, the first Black African woman to win Olympic gold.

AN AMERICAN TAIL Musical by Itamar Moses to Have World Premiere at Children's Theatre Company

Children’s Theatre Company announced their 2022 – 2023 Season featuring the world premiere of An American Tail the Musical written by Tony Award-winning playwright Itamar Moses with music and lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler, based on the hit award-winning animated film by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.

BWW Review: CTC's CIRCUS ABYSSINiA Captures Audiences Dreams

Wow! When two brothers from East Africa dream their childhood dreams they imagine an Abyssinian circus. The Tesfamarian brothers, Bichu and Bibi, magical, marvelous circus arrives at the Minneapolis Children's Theatre Company (CTC) by way of Ethiopian culture, a country previously titled Abyssinia. In a traveling production performed worldwide, CTC Artistic Director Peter C. Ambrosius arranged for Circus Abyssinia: Ethopian Dreams to dazzle the Twin Cities. Created and produced by the two Tesamarian brothers, the circus also collaborates with Writer Cal MC Crystal and Choreographer Kate Smith to transfix the audience on the amazing 19 member cast.

Children's Theatre Company Presents the Minnesota Premiere of CIRCUS ABYSSINIA: ETHIOPIAN DREAMS

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is announce the presentation of Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams, running September 17 through October 20, 2019. This new circus was created by brothers Bibi and Bichu Tesfamariam in 2017, who have been circus performers for over two decades.

CTC Announces 2019-2020 Season

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is proud to announce the global 2019 - 2020 Season, including two CTC commissioned works, two international presentations, surprising reimagined classic fairy tales, and exciting musicals. This season will feature a wide range of productions that will engage conversations and create memories. Earlier in January, CTC announced that Rajane Katurah (former CTC Performing Apprentice) has accepted the position of Company Member, joining Autumn Ness, Dean Holt, Reed Sigmund, and Gerald Drake for the 2019 - 2020 Season.