THE CIRCUS
April 26 - August 31, 2025
Art by William Bradford
STEP RIGHT UP!
THE BBMT CIRCUS HAS ROLLED INTO TOWN!
Our marionette Ringmaster is proud to present the greatest show in puppet history—featuring over one hundred of Bob Baker’s exquisitely handcrafted marionettes. Join us in the center ring for an hour of timeless family entertainment in The Circus, where the most talented of animals strut their stuff; acrobats execute daring aerial feats; and clowns dilly, dally, and rally the crowds into roaring laughter!
The Circus is one of Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s most historic shows, with its origins going all the way back to 1948. From April 26 to August 31, join us for a brilliant and beautiful musical extravaganza!
Special Pop-ups, Shows, & More!
American Sign Language
Interpretation Offered
Saturday, June 21: 1:30 PM
Saturday, July 26: 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM
We are committed to making the arts accessible and proudly offer interpreted showtimes to ensure that all patrons can enjoy our performances. By providing sign language interpretation, we strive to create an inclusive and enriching experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
ASL interpretation by Leslie Earley will be provided on 6/21 at the 1:30 PM showtime and on 7/26 at the 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM Showtimes. The marked ORANGE seats are designed for deaf and/or hearing impaired guests to best view ASL interpreters during these shows.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY CIRCUS SHOW
We want our theater to be an accessible space for all of our patrons. We’re offering a sensory-friendly version of The Circus on Saturday, July 12 at 10:30 AM for guests who would prefer a show environment that include sensory modifications.
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Reduced lighting changes
Reduced volume
Designated seating options for limited puppet interactions (left-hand side)
Guests are free to talk during the show
Designated rest and quiet space in the lobby available during the show
If you’d like to attend the sensory-friendly show, please book your tickets for July 12 at 10:30 AM here. If you do not want to be approached by the puppet during the show, please reserve a seat on the left-hand side of the theater, indicated in blue (floor seats) and orange (chair seats).
If you have questions about our sensory-friendly show, please email us at hello@bobbakermarionettetheater.com
Friday Night Pop-ups!
LA COMMUNITY FRIDGES POP-UP
MAY 16 & JUNE 6, 7:30 PM
On May 16 & June 6, Los Angeles Community Fridges (LACF) will be joining us in our lobby to share more info on their incredible work before & after our 7:30 PM showtimes. After the show, they’ll be sharing circus-themed treats for all!
LACF is a network of decentralized, independent refrigerators and pantries that provide food and vital supplies to our communities through mutual aid. Their mission is to strengthen communities & redistribute existing resources by providing tools and frameworks to ensure people-supported, ongoing, equal access to healthy food. If you would like to get involved with Los Angeles Community Fridges, start donating to any fridge at any time! There are 17 active fridges across Los Angeles County, with more in the works.