Local PBS Kids Series Actor To Greet Westport Country Playhouse's PINKALICIOUS Audience

Westport actor/singer Jaden Waldman, age 8, who is the voice of Pinkalicious's brother Peter in the new PBS Kids animated series "Pinkalicious & Peterrific," will greet fans of the show in the Westport Country Playhouse lobby on Sunday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., prior to performances of "Pinkalicious, the Musical." Audience members are invited to dress as their favorite "Pinkalicious" character and pose for photos with Jaden.

Based on the bestselling book from Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, "Pinkalicious, the Musical" is part of the Playhouse's Family Festivities Series. Performances are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. The one-hour show, produced by Vital Theatre Company, is appropriate for ages 4 through 8. Tickets are $20.

The musical tells the tale of Pinkalicious who can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence 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 out a way to get out of this predicament.

The Playhouse's six-show Family Festivities Series is presented on selected Sundays from December through May, featuring musical productions based on classic and contemporary children's stories. Upcoming Family Festivities musicals include "How I Became a Pirate," on Sunday, April 15, Dallas Children's Theatre's rollicking musical adventure about young Jeremy Jacob who joins Captain Braid Beard's band of comical pirates, based on the bestselling book by Melinda Long, recommended for grades K through 5; and "Harry and the Dirty Dog," on Sunday May 6, ArtsPower's charming musical about a dog named Harry, who hates taking baths, based on the book by Gene Zion, illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham, appropriate for grades K through 2.

In conjunction with the Family Festivities Series, the Playhouse will once again host a book collection for Read to Grow, Inc., a statewide nonprofit organization that provides free children's books to families with limited access and to community resources that serve them. At each Family Festivities performance, bins will be located in the Playhouse lobby for donations of gently used and new children's books which will be given to families and programs in the greater Fairfield County area through Read to Grow.

Family Festivities Series Corporate Sponsor is Pitney Bowes. The Family Festivities Series is also supported by the Westport Young Woman's League.

Everyone in the audience requires a ticket. For more information or tickets, call the box office at (203) 227-4177, or toll-free at 1-888-927-7529, or visit Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, off Route 1, Westport. Tickets are available online 24/7 at www.westportplayhouse.org. Stay connected to the Playhouse on Facebook (Westport Country Playhouse), follow on Twitter (@WCPlayhouse), or view Playhouse videos on YouTube (WestportPlayhouse).

About Westport Country Playhouse

The mission of Westport Country Playhouse is to enrich, enlighten, and engage the community through the power of professionally produced theater worth talking about and the welcoming experience of the Playhouse campus. The not-for-profit Playhouse provides this experience in multiple ways by offering: Live theater experiences of the highest quality, under the artistic direction of Mark Lamos; educational and community engagement events to further explore the work on stage; programs for students and teachers with extensive curriculum support material; Script in Hand play readings to deepen relationships with audiences and artists; the renowned Woodward Internship Program during the summer months for aspiring theater professionals; Family Festivities presentations to delight young and old alike and to promote reading through live theater; youth performance training and performance opportunities through Broadway Method Academy, WCP's resident conservatory; and the beautiful and historic Playhouse campus open for enjoyment and community events year-round.

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