By Popular Demand, 65 Cities, 100 Performances Added to Peppa Pig's First-Ever U.S. Live Theatrical Tour
New Live-Action Adventure 'Peppa Pig's Big Splash' Brings Hit Nick Jr. TV Series to Life on Stage Beginning this Fall
Tickets for New Shows on Sale September 19
September 15, 2015 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More fun than a muddy puddle! On the heels of strong U.S. ticket sales for its first leg of tour dates, and by popular demand, an additional 65 cities and 100 performances have been announced for Peppa Pig's first-ever U.S. theatrical tour, Peppa Pig's Big Splash. Peppa Pig, star of Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated TV series, airing daily on Nick Jr., and her all-new live stage show will visit more than 90 cities starting this November. The tour is visiting some of the highest-profile theaters in the country, including the Beacon Theatre in New York City (three shows), Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles (two shows) and the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets for the spring 2016 performances are on sale beginning Saturday, September 19.
Citi® Cardmember and Facebook presale tickets, as well as "pink carpet" VIP packages that include a meet and greet, will be available September 16 at 10:00 a.m. Citi® Cardmember Preferred Tickets and general public tickets are on sale beginning September 19. Fans can purchase tickets and find more information at www.peppapiglive.com.
"Peppa Pig is an absolute superstar among the preschool set and their families all across America and she will be making her biggest splash yet with the upcoming tour, now set to visit 65 additional cities in 2016," said Jonathan Shank, Red Light Management, a producer of Peppa Pig's Big Splash. "With many of the initial shows already sold out and many more performances added to accommodate the strong demand for tickets, Peppa Pig's theatrical tour is proving to be one hot ticket for families this fall!"
Peppa Pig's Big Splash is an action-packed live show, based on the popular Peppa Pig television series, designed to deliver to preschoolers and young fans an unforgettable first live theater experience. A fully immersive musical production featuring a dozen familiar and original songs, as well as an interactive sing-a-long, the live stage show will have fans laughing, singing, dancing and of course jumping in muddy puddles too – just like Peppa.
"We're thrilled that even more families all around the country will have the opportunity to spend the day with Peppa and her family and friends," said Joan Grasso, VP, Licensing – North America, eOne Family. "The live show is a fresh new way for U.S. fans to experience Peppa Pig and the tour promises to be BIG fun for the whole family."
In Peppa Pig's Big Splash, the nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends need to fix it quickly. They set up a fair to raise money so Mr. Bull can do the repairs. There's plenty of fun to be had as Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig, along with Danny Dog, Pedro Pony and Suzy Sheep work together to organize an exciting day out complete with a Champion Puddle Jumping competition judged by Mr. Potato, where everyone gets wet! An interactive experience full of singing, dancing, games, and muddy puddles, Peppa Pig's Big Splash is a guaranteed blast for preschoolers and their parents alike!
Peppa Pig's popularity continues to soar in the U.S. Families are flocking to major retailers nationwide, including Toys "R" Us, Walmart and Target, where hundreds of Peppa products have taken over shelves. Peppa is also a star on social media, connecting each day with her more than 2.5 million global followers on Facebook alone.
Airing each weekday on Nick Jr., Peppa Pig follows the adventures of Peppa, a loveable, exuberant little piggy who lives with her brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa's favorite things include playing games, dressing up, spending days outdoors, and jumping in muddy puddles. All episodes are wholesome entertainment for the entire family; Peppa's adventures always end happily with loud snorts of laughter. Peppa Pig episodes are available on DVD, and for download on iTunes and Amazon Instant Video. For more information about Peppa Pig, please visit www.peppapiglive.com, Facebook and Twitter.
The latest tour schedule includes:
November 19 - Wilmington, DE - The Playhouse on Rodney Square
November 20 - Morgantown, WV - WVU Creative Arts Center Lyell B Clay Theatre
November 21 - Toledo, OH - Stranahan Theater
November 22 - Warren, OH - Packard Music Hall
November 25 - Frederick, MD - Weinberg Center for the Arts
November 27 - Washington, DC - Warner Theatre
November 28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Byham Theater
November 29 - Richmond, VA - Carpenter Theatre
December 1 - Charlottesville, VA - Paramount Theater
December 2 - Toms River, NJ - Pine Belt Arena
December 3 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theatre
December 4 - Reading, PA - Santander Performing Arts Center
December 5 - Buffalo, NY - Shea's Performing Arts Center
December 6 - York, PA - The Strand-Capital Performing Arts Center
December 8 - Worcester, MA - Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
December 9 - Englewood, NJ - Bergen Performing Arts Center
December 10 - Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theater
December 11 - Baltimore, MD - Lyric Opera House
December 12 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre
December 13, 15 - Westbury, NY - Theatre at Westbury
December 16 - Concord, NH - Capitol Center
December 17 - Albany, NY - Palace Theatre
December 18 - Providence, RI - Veterans Auditorium
December 19 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre
December 20 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
January 16 - Melbourne, FL - King Center for the Performing Arts
January 17 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
January 18 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre
January 20 - Lakeland, FL - Lakeland Center
January 21 - Estero, FL - Germain Arena
January 22 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Broward Center for the Performing Arts
January 23 - Miami Beach, FL - Fillmore Miami Beach
January 24 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
January 26 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Gaillard Center
January 27 - Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Center - Concert Hall
January 28 - Birmingham, AL - Alabama Theatre
January 29 - Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre
January 30 - Greenville, SC - Peace Center Concert Hall
January 31 - Atlanta, GA - Cobb Energy Performance Arts Centre
February 2 - Evansville, IN - Aiken Theatre in The Centre
February 3 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Palace Theatre
February 4 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre
February 5 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
February 6 - St. Louis, MO - Fox Theatre
February 10 - Austin, TX - ALC Live at the Moody Theater
February 11 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre
February 12 - New Orleans, LA - Mahalia Jackson Theatre
February 13 - Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center
February 15 - Dallas, TX - Music Hall at Fairpark
February 17 - Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium
February 18 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre
February 19 - Las Vegas, NV - Cox Pavilion
February 20 - San Diego, CA - Balboa Theatre
February 21 - Los Angeles, CA - Microsoft Theater
February 24 - Riverside, CA - Fox Performing Arts Center
February 25 - San Jose, CA - City National Civic
February 27 - Stockton, CA - Bob Hope Theater
February 28 - Eugene, OR - Hult Center for Performing Arts
March 1 - Nampa, ID - Idaho Center Amphitheater
March 2 - Spokane, WA - Martin Woldson Theatre at The Fox
March 3 - Kent, WA - ShoWare Arena
March 5 - West Valley City, UT - Maverik Center
March 6 - Ft. Collins, CO - Lincoln Center
March 8 - Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center
March 9 - Denver, CO - Paramount Theater
March 10 - Salina, KS - Steifel Theatre for the Performing Arts
March 11 - Oklahoma City, OK - Hudson Performance Hall
March 12 - Tulsa, OK - Brady Theater
March 13 - Kansas City, MO - Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
March 15 - Springfield, MO - Gillioz Theatre
March 16 - Des Moines, IA - Des Moines Civic Center
March 17 - Bemidji, MN - The Sanford Center
March 18 - Cedar Rapids, IA - Paramount Theatre
March 19 - Minneapolis, MN - Northrop Auditorium - University of Minnesota
March 20 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater
March 22 - Sioux City, IA - Orpheum Theatre
March 24 - Ft Wayne, IN - Embassy Theater
March 25 - Rockford, IL - Coronado Theatre
March 26 - Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre
March 29 - Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theatre
March 30 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center
March 31 - Grand Rapids, MI - DeVos Hall
April 1 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
April 2 - Madison, WI - Orpheum Theater
April 3 - Akron, OH - Akron Civic Theatre
April 7 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
April 9-10 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
Show Credits:
* Director - Richard Lewis
* Composer - Mani Svavarsson
* Lyricist - Matt Lewis
* Designer - Simon Scullion
* Music Director - Andy Booth
* Produced by Red Light Management, Fiery Angel and eOne
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