Kelrik Productions Presents PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL

Tickets are now on sale for Kelrik Production's PINKALICIOUS, the Musical, playing April 11 - May 17 at the Monroe Forum Theatre @ El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood. Based on the 2006 New York Times best-selling children's book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann,PINKALICIOUS, is the tale of a girl who can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite her parents' warnings about the dangers of over-indulgence. Her passion for pink lands her at the doctor's office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe -- a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure a way out of her predicament.

PINKALICIOUS is directed by Sheila Guerrero, musically directed Joshua Eli Kranz and choreographed by Samantha Marie. After last years Sold-Out performances, Kelrik is excited to bring PINKALICIOUS, our pink loving enthusiast, with a brand new Los Angeles cast to El Portal featuring Nicole Renee Chapman as the title role, Ryland Dodge and Antonio Ardolino as Peter, Brooke Griffin and Jason Chacon play Mr. & Mrs. Pinkerton with Lainie Pahos as Dr. Wink and Anne Marie Iniguez as Alison and Sarah Jessica Bennett as the Bee

According to Artistic Director Erik Austin, "Pinkalicious is not just a really funny musical; it teaches children valuable lessons about self control and the importance of moderation. As someone who has been passionate about theatre since I was a kid, I am thrilled that we can offer the central coast premiere of this new show in a fully realized stage production. It's a great opportunity to introduce young people to the magic of live theatre. You can't ask for more than that."

This fun-filled family show runs approximately one hour which makes it ideal for younger children. We feature a colorful cast of characters and audience participation/interaction. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Tickets to PINKALICIOUS, can be purchased online at www.elportaltheatre.com, by phone at (818) 508-4200. Please note the family-friendly performance schedule: Saturday matinees at 1PM and 3PM and Sunday matinees at 1PM. Ticket prices are $20 for children and $30 for adults. Seating is open and on a first come basis.

PINKALICIOUS is the second show of Kelrik's 2015 CELEBRATE Season. Other shows this season include SWEENEY TODD, ALICE'S WONDROUS ADVENTURE, VIOLET, URINETOWN and RONALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA. For more information about Kelrik Productions, please visit our website: www.kelrikproductions.org.

PINKALICIOUS,, the Musical began in January, 2007 as an original production created for the Family Programming series of New York City's Vital Theatre Company. After a sold-out run, it moved through a series of ever larger performance venues where it has continued to delight audiences and critics alike. Four year later, Pinkalicious is still playing in New York City and in critically acclaimed productions in Toronto, London, Chicago, and Los Angeles, among other venues.

Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann (Book and Lyrics) are respectively the author and illustrator of the New York Times best-selling children's books Pinkalicious (HarperCollins, 2006) and Purplicious (HarperCollins, 2007). Elizabeth and Victoria are sisters who grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Victoria's award-winning artwork has graced the covers and pages of many magazines, newspapers, and books. Elizabeth's writing has appeared in a variety of newspaper and print publications. To learn more about the sister duo and their books, visit them online at their website at www.thinkpinkalicious.com.

Lyricist, composer and orchestrator John Gregor received a 2004 Frederick Loewe Award for his musical With Glee, for which he wrote the book, music and lyrics. Recently, With Glee was presented in a workshop by the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, NYU, and premiered at the New York Musical Theater Festival. His musical adaptation of Gogol's tragi-comic short story "The Overcoat" has been presented in London at the Bridewell Theatre, and at the Barrington Stage Company and the New York International Fringe Festival. He has also co-written several children's musicals for Vital Theatre Company, including The Changeling and The Bully in addition to Pinkalicious.

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