The Orpheum Theatre Presents Magic School Bus Live, 1/28

On Saturday, January 28 at 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM, America's favorite bus zooms to The Orpheum stage with an all new 25^th anniversary musical adventure! The Magic School Bus Live! The Climate Challenge, based on the best-selling and award winning Scholastic book series , will be presented by Maximum Entertainment Productions in association with Bay Area Children's Theatre and Oregon Children's Theatre in celebration of the 25^th anniversary of the beloved franchise.

Scott Elmegreen's (Colin Quinn Long Story Short; Awesome Allie, First Kid Astronaut) catchy music and lyrics & witty book shine under the direction of Tracy Ward (Strega Nona, Hunter Gatherers) and create a show that will become an instant favorite for kids and adults alike. The musical takes the audience on an exciting adventure from the arctic to the equator and examines what affects Earth's climate every day. The Magic School Bus Live! The Climate Challenge is sure provide audience members with a fun and educational theater experience that will have them shouting "Wahoo!" with Ms. Frizzle and the gang.

This refreshing musical interpretation focuses on one of the most important environmental issues facing the Earth today: climate change. As Ms. Frizzle and her students do research for their class play on climate, they hop on the Magic School Bus to learn how recycling, alternative energy, and conservation can make a difference in the world. Jessica Payne leads the cast as the fun-loving Ms. Frizzle, with Kyle Payne, Catherine Gloria, Jaqueline Goalwin, Brian Conway, and Calia Johnson as her beloved students.

Based on the best-selling Scholastic book series written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen, The Magic School Bus is an Emmy Award-winning animated television series that is seen in more than 39 countries and 16 languages. It currently airs on the Qubo Channel in the United States.

With more than 58 million books in print, the brand has won numerous industry excellence awards, including two Emmys for Lily Tomlin (for her portrayal of Ms. Frizzle in the TV series), five CINE Golden Eagles, a Parents Choice Gold Medal, a National Conservation Achievement Award, an Environmental Media Association Award, and an Annenberg Public Policy Center Award. The series has been a favorite venue for guest celebrity voices as well, including those of Dolly Parton, Wynonna Judd, Dabney Coleman, Bebe Neuwirth, Tyne Daly, Swoozie Kurtz, Rita Moreno, Ed Asner, and Tony Randall, among others.

Magic School Bus Live! The Climate Challenge is an official 2011-2012 Family Series Show. Tickets prices range from $15-$20 and are available at The Orpheum Theatre Box Office, the Booksellers at Laurelwood, and all Ticketmaster centers. Purchase 10 or more tickets and receive the group ticket price of $9. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (901) 525-3000 or go online at www.orpheum-memphis.com.