Orpheum’s Student and Family Series Brings Ferdinand the Bull to Its Stage

Childsplay, Arizona's professional theatre company for young audiences and families will bring its musical production of Ferdinand the Bull, based on Munro Leaf's classic story of individuality and courage, to The Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

Ticket prices are $12.50 each and are available at The Orpheum Theatre Box Office, Davis-Kidd Booksellers, and all Ticketmaster locations. To purchase tickets, call (901) 525-3000 or go online at www.orpheum-memphis.com.

Meet Ferdinand, an unusual bull who prefers picking flowers to joining the bullfighters in the ring, and Danilo, a young nobleman whose father Duque Dodo has big dreams for him. Watch what happens when Danilo, the reluctant matador, meets Ferdinand in the bullring. You'll cheer for them as they refuse to go along with the crowd and strike a blow for individuality and celebrating our differences.

This musical adaptation, based on Munro Leaf's beloved storybook, is written by award winning playwright Karen Zacarias (author of Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure, Einstein Is a Dummy, The Magical Piñata, and Cinderella Eats Rice And Beans: A Salsa Musical). Music is by Deborah Wicks La Puma. This production integrates Spanish, flamenco dancing and original music to create a memorable theatrical experience perfect for young audiences and their families.

Ferdinand the Bull is produced by Childsplay of Tempe, Arizona. Childsplay is a non-profit professional theatre company of adult actors, performing for young audiences and families whose mission is to create theatre so strikingly original in form, content or both, that it instills in young people an enduring awe, love and respect for the medium, thus preserving imagination and wonder, the hallmarks of childhood, which are the keys to the future. Visit http://childsplayaz.org/national-tour for more information.

Ferdinand the Bull will be at The Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, February 8th at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 each and are available at The Orpheum Theatre Box Office, Davis-Kidd Booksellers, and all Ticketmaster locations. To purchase tickets, call (901) 525-3000 or go online at www.orpheum-memphis.com. For more information, please email education@orpheum-memphis.com.

TITLE: Ferdinand the Bull
VENUE: The Orpheum Theatre
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, February 8th at 6:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $12.50
BOX OFFICE: 901-525-3000
WEB: www.orpheum-memphis.com

About The Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre is operated by the Memphis Development Foundation, a non-profit organization which depends on the financial support of the community to carry out its mission to foster the enjoyment and understanding of the Arts in Memphis, as well as the economic prosperity of Downtown and surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.orpheum-memphis.com or call 901-525-7800. The Orpheum is located at 203 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103.

 

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