On Saturday, November 19th The Orpheum Theatre's 2011-2012 Family Series kicks off with John Tartaglia's live, glow-in-the-dark musical adventure ImaginOcean. Presented by Jellyfish Jive Productions, this family favorite will play The Orpheum stage for two performances only at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
John Tartaglia's one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show ImaginOcean follows colorful sea creatures Dorsel, Tank and Bubbles on an unforgettable underwater adventure. Backed by a score of swing, R&B and big band music, and armed with a treasure map and adventurous spirit, these pals set off on a journey to find buried treasure - and wind up finding much more along the way.
ImaginOcean creator, writer, and producer
John Tartaglia is a Tony Award-nominee and has starred in the critically acclaimed musical Avenue Q. Tartaglia has appeared on Broadway in Shrek, The Musical and in Disney's Beauty and the Beast and was a creator and star in
The Playhouse Disney series Johnny and the Sprites.
As part of The Orpheum's 2011-2012 Family Series, ImaginOcean is one of six productions gracing the lineup this season. The other shows are San Jose Taiko, Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM, The Magic School Bus: LIVE! Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM, Locomotion Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Eric Carle's Treasured Stories Friday, February 24, 2012 at 6:00 PM, and Romeo and Juliet Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM. The Orpheum's 2011-2012 Family Series sponsored by Bank of America.
ImaginOcean is an official 2011-2012 Family Series Show. Ticket prices range from $15-$20 and are available at The Orpheum Theatre Box Office, The Booksellers at Laurelwood, and all Ticketmaster centers. To purchase tickets, please call (901) 525-3000 or go online at
www.orpheum-memphis.com.
TITLE: ImaginOcean
VENUE: The Orpheum Theatre
DATE & TIME: Saturday, November 19th, 2011 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
TICKETS: $15-$20
BOX OFFICE: 901-525-3000
WEB: www.orpheum-memphis.com
