“There is a light and shimmering thread that encircles and unites us all.
In this fine and glittering web we’re standing forever bound.”
THIS IS A TALE OF PEOPLE And
THE STORY ABOUT CIRCLE...
Music: Dino Zonic
Libretto: Mustafa Tanovic, Dino Zonic, Rade Cikes-Medan, James Rounds,
Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart)
CIRCLE music is about courage and power, where from the deepest struggle grows something higher than us.
“Diner‘s Club” International, Catalogue
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CIRCLE – The Transcendental Neo-Opera is a paradigm-shifting hybrid show that fuses musical theatre, rock opera, and symphonic storytelling into a singular, immersive experience.
CIRCLE is forged in a fractured world marked by conflict and collective uncertainty.
It transforms trauma into transcendence, unfolding as a powerful journey from chaos to connection—an exploration of the depths of human resilience and the enduring capacity for hope.
At its core, CIRCLE is both remembrance and revelation: a call for unity, a celebration of human dignity, and a timeless plea for peace.
An orchestral and electronic music drives the experience, interwoven with operatic and rock-driven vocal performances that shift between intimacy and eruption.
Classical instrumentation merges with modern electronic textures, creating a sonic architecture that feels both ancient and futuristic.
Circle is dedicated to the generations with the mission of invoking
the imagination and the senses of our highest human values.
Re-imagining of the legendary CIRCLE Musical, this new remake elevates the original work into a contemporary, multidimensional spectacle.
Born from the pain, terror, and devastation of the Siege of Sarajevo, original CIRCLE musical first emerged as an artistic response to one of the late 20th century’s darkest chapters.
Between 1995 and 2001, the original production captivated audiences in sold-out theatres and concert halls across Europe, ultimately reaching the Broadway stage in New York.
SHIMMERING THREAD
For love we do not please,
we merely take it and we give.
All these dreams might seem unreal,
in our circle we make dreams fulfill.
Oh, The rain that falls upon the town
beats to the rhythm of love.
There’s light and shimmering thread,
that encircles and unites us all.
In this fine and glittering web,
we are standing forever bound.
There’s light and shimmering thread,
that encircles and unites us all!
LOVE IS THE LAW
From rising East to the setting West
From beginning to the end
From the deepest South to the farthest North
This Circle spreads through the universe
It reaches to infinity far beyond reality
It casts no shadow, nor unease.
Come on, raise your voice and sing.
Love is the law. The law is for all.
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Previous version of CIRCLE performed from 1995-2001
THE CIRCLE IS REMARKABLY UNIQUE!
Theatar an der Wien, Rudi Klausnitzer Director, Vienna - Austria
Born out of the pain, terror, and devastation of the Siege of Sarajevo, CIRCLE Musical, is a paradigm-shifting theatrical show, that emerges in a new, hybrid form.
CIRCLE transcends place and time through mesmerizing orchestral/electronic music and vocals. Circle is a fantasia of music, imagery, and intrigue.
CIRCLE portrays an epic tale of a group of its World-centric musicians on a perilous and victorious journey to fulfill a shared destiny, to spread a call for unity throughout the World.
From 1995 - 2001, CIRCLE Musical was performed in theaters and concert halls in Europe and the United States such as:
‘Theatre an der Wien’ Vienna-Austria
City of London Festival-England
‘Irish Art Center’ Broadway, New York-USA
‘Vatroslav Lisinski’ Concert Hall, Zagreb-Croatia
‘Schuster Performing Arts Center’ Dayton-USA
‘Postohoff’ Linz, Austria
Dayton Peace Accords – Dayton Peace Prize, USA
Michael Bashaw’s, Concert Auditorium Dayton, USA
Concert Hall, Muenster, Germany
Concert Hall, Hildesheim, Germany
‘Stadt Hale’ Graz, Austria
Concert Hall ‘Posthoff’ Linz, Austria
Concert Hall Salzburg, Austria
‘Hazelwood House’ South Devon, England
‘Spilsby’ Theatre – Linconshire, England
‘The Pit’ – Crondal, Farnham Surrey England
‘St. Magnus’ Festival, Scotland
‘Woodwick House’ – Orkney, Scotland
‘Croatian National Theatre’ Split, Croatia
‘Croatian National Theatre’ Osijek, Croatia
‘Croatian National Theatre’ Rijeka, Croatia
‘Croatian National Theatre’ Zadar, Croatia
'Istrian National Theatre’ Pula, Croatia
‘Bosnian Cultural Center’ Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Among others.
CIRCLE has been recognized and claimed by his Holiness Pope John Paul II, his Holiness the Dalai Lama; the Presidential offices and Ministry of Cultures of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina; US Ambassador in United Nations – Richard Holbrooke; Bosnia and Herzegovina Ambassador to the UN – Mo Sacirbay; Austria UN Ambassador Dr. Gerhard Pfanzelter; the Dayton Peace Accords Bruce Hitchner, Chairman; UNHCR, Croatia Archbishop Franjo Cardinal Kuharic; Rudi Klausnitzer, Director "Theatre an der Wien"; Initiative against the War (Initiative Gegen den Krieg) – Muenster Germany; Through Heart to Peace, Dandelion Trust – London, Lifeline Network For Peace-Alexandra, among others.
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Original Production Team and Cast:
Music: Dino Zonic
Libretto: Mustafa Tanovic, Dino Zonic, Rade Cikes-
Medan, James Rounds, Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart)
Narrations: Mustafa Tanovic, Rade Cikes-Medan
Choreographer: Royston Maldoom
Ass. Choreographer: Irena Raduka, Sinisa Hapac
Costumes: Ljerka Zmaic
Set Design: Mustafa Forto
Ass. Set Design: Jelana Korencic
Light Design: Reno Raos, Josip Bencic, Zeljko Lale
Sound: Remo Cartagine
Make Up: Mirjana Tepsic, Zeljka Babic, Jadranka Petricek
Stage Manager: Leonila Grundler
Ass. Productions Cast: Goran Karan, Julija Zlopasa, Jelena Radan, Vladimir Nothig, Jadranka Krajina
Graphic Design: Studio ‘Trio’, Jelena Korencic
Photography: Walter
Ass. Organisation: Fahro Kulenovic, Kreso Petricek
Production Advisors: Josip Magdic, Sead Alic
Marketing Directors: Bariz Zonic, Jasna Frajtic-Zrnec
Public Relations: Astrid Musura-Kaucic
Theatrical Director: Dubravka Zrncic-Kulenovic
Co-Producer: Royston Maldoom, Mustafa Tanovic, Rade Cikes-Medan
Producer: Edi Matic, Bariz Zonic, Mark Fraze
Producer, Director: Dino Zonic
Cast:
1. Goran Karan, Lead Solo Vocal
2. Jelena Radan, Lead Solo Voca
3. Julija Zlopasa, Lead Solo Vocal
4. Ante Grossi, Lead Solo Vocal
5. Alan Belusic, Lead Solo Vocal
6. Ivana Husar, Lead Solo Vocal
7. Marija Husar, Lead Solo Vocal
8. Baucic Ervin, Lead Solo Vocal
9. Nermin Puskar, Solo Vocal
10. Mirza Tetaric, Solo Vocal
11. Vladimir Nöthig, Solo Vocal
12. Helena Bastic, Solo Vocal
13. Jana Nemecek, Solo Vocal
14. Ljubica Kelcec-Suhovec, Solo Vocal
15. Sanja Didovic, Solo Vocal
16. Jadranka Krajina, Solo Vocal
17. Julie Harrity-Pauley, Solo Vocal
18. Franciska Gluhak, Solo Vocal
19. Darija Saltagic, Ensemble
20. Mirjana Foretic, Ensemble
21. Suzana Derk, Ensemble
22. Alan Gabor, Ensemble
23. Igor Hapac, Ensemble
24. Sinisa Hapac, Ensemble
25. Irena Raduka, Ensemble
26. Gorana Cehic, Ensemble
27. Karlo Starcevic, Ensemble
28. Mirsada Dizdarevic, Ensemble
29. Drago Lokas, Ensemble
30. Irena Malbasa, Ensemble
31. Ana Hanic, Ensemble
32. Marijana Delic, Ensemble
33. Amela Priganica, Ensemble
34. Haris Osmic, Ensemble
35. Natasa Petrovic, Ensemble
36. Manuela Bolta, Ensemble
37. Marko Pletikosa, Ensemble
38. Marina Matolic, Ensemble
39. Doris Dundovic, Ensemble
40. Neven Palacek, Ensemble
41. Goran Vasovic, Ensemble
42. Miki Trifunov, Actor/Prophet
43. Tarik Filipovic, Actor/Prophet