IT WAS A FULL HOUSE AT MSA'S LATEST SOLD-OUT SHOW, HIT REWIND!

MSA & Circus Arts
May 18
2 min read

Updated: May 22

In our latest sold out show, Hit Rewind took our audience on a thrilling journey through decades of iconic music—brought to life by gravity-defying acts, breathtaking performances, and the incredible talents of MSA students and special guest Artists from Chicago.

From soulful classics to high-energy anthems, the crowd experienced the greatest hits like never before!

Rehearsals were focused and full of teamwork.

While MSA students spent two months working hard to prepare their routines, our guest artists joined in during the final stretch. With only two short days to put the full show together, everyone worked with focus and flexibility to make it happen. One of our goals for youth performances is to inspire students by letting them share the ring with professional artists—learning from their presence, process, and performance. (See a few behind-the-scenes photos below!)

That spirit of growth and celebration carried right into show night.

We surprised one of our young artists with a special birthday song—sung by nearly 200 people! It was a heartfelt moment that reminded us how special this community is.

At the end of the evening, all of our Level 2 and Level 3 performing students were presented with certificates of participation, recognizing their vibrant spirit, unwavering dedication, and outstanding artistry in MSA & Circus Arts live production, Hit Rewind. The air was filled with joy, applause, and proud smiles.

Scroll down to see some of the fun photos from the show!

SPECIAL THANKS

Special thanks to our amazing guest artists, friends, volunteers, and partners who generously gave their time and talent to make this show possible. And of course, huge gratitude to every guest who showed up to support MSA & Circus Arts.

All proceeds from this performance will help MSA & Circus Arts launch ongoing productions and continue improving our space—home to Chicago’s FIRST indoor circus ring! We’re excited to bring even more shows to you soon!