La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts concludes its 2013-14 Programs for Young Audiences series with the exciting adventures of JIM HENSON'S SID THE SCIENCE KID LIVE! This 75-minute, wildly entertaining show is the live stage adaptation of the Emmy®-Award nominated series "Sid the Science Kid" which airs on PBS KIDS. The show is recommended for audiences ages 4 and up. Performances are Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
"Sid the Science Kid" comes to life in this incredible live stage experience! Kids and parents alike will be thrilled as Sid, May, Gabriela and Gerald come to their town to discover the excitement and curiosities of the world around them. With wonders to discover, Sid and his friends set off on a day of excitement and adventure, as they explore their five senses through fun games and interactive experiments, as well as asking curious questions and finding fascinating answers. Teacher Susie is also along to keep the music flowing as the kids explore the world around them with audience interactive activities, cooperative problem solving and plenty of laughs to go around. There is even a surprise sixth sense revealed by Teacher Susie. SID THE SCIENCE KID LIVE! will have the whole family cheering, exploring, dancing and excited to figure out more about the great unknown together.
"This family-friendly live stage show will allow kids to connect with their favorite characters from 'Sid the Science Kid' in a new and personal way," said Nicole Goldman Senior Vice President of Marketing and PR of The
Jim Henson Company. "With fun music, lots of energy and everyone's favorite scientist in the house, SID THE SCIENCE KID LIVE! is a great way for families to have a memorable theater experience together."
"We're thrilled to be collaborating with this amazing team to bring another show that was created by the magic at The
Jim Henson Company, to life on the live stage," said
Michael Mills, President Mills Entertainment.
"In the live show we discover even more about what makes Sid tick and why exploring and asking questions is important to him. Working with all the imaginative minds at The Jim
Henson Company has been an exciting journey for us!" said
John Tartaglia and
Michael Lewis, Gable Grove Productions.
The live show is produced by The
Jim Henson Company, Mills Entertainment and Gables Grove Productions. SID THE SCIENCE KID LIVE!features songs from the PBS series. With book by Joe Purdy, the story was developed by
John Tartaglia and Joe Purdy with direction by
John Tartaglia, choreography by
Shannon Lewis and music direction by
Michael Shawn Lewis.
SID THE SCIENCE KID LIVE! is created for the stage by the imaginative minds of
Michael Lewis (veteran Broadway performer and producer ofImaginOcean),
John Tartaglia (creator and writer of ImaginOcean and Tony Award-winning actor), and The
Jim Henson Company.
The "Sid the Science Kid" television series is an animated show produced by The
Jim Henson Company for PBS KIDS®. It uses comedy and music to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers. This Emmy-nominated production of 66 half-hour episodes debuted on September 1, 2008, and has since been honored with five nominations and multiple other awards.
La Mirada Theatre's Programs for Young Audiences is designed to give children exposure to a diverse mix of national and international touring stage acts while enriching their lives.
All seats are $13.50 for children and $20 for adults. Tickets are available online at www.LaMiradaTheatre.com or by calling the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310. The theatre is located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada, CA. Parking is free. Wheelchair access and Hearing Assist devices available.
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