BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! To Perform on The WPIX 11 Morning Show

Unlike most bears, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! will not be hibernating this winter, the critically-acclaimed family musical will extend for a third time since it came to New York in June 2011. In celebration of their extension and move to the Upper West Sides' Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre (5 West 63rd Street), the cast of The Berenstain Bears LIVE! will perform live on the WPIX 11Morning Show, Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 8:45AM. The segment will also be seen on www.WPIX.com

Adapted from the classic children's book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical brings everyone's favorite bear family to life in a thrilling theatrical experience that kids as well as their parents will treasure for many years to come. The newest Off-Broadway musical for Mamas, Papas, and Young Cubs in NYC, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! will give boys and girls of all ages the chance to fall in love with these characters, just as their parents did when they were growing up. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! features an original score by Michael Borton and a book by Borton and Michael Slade. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! is produced by Matt Murphy Productions. Audiences and critics rave: "Spirited, energetic, and hilarious for all generations!" - Time Out New York; "The Berenstain Bears LIVE! is a Happy Home In NYC!" - Associated Press; "A Bear-y Big Blast. A Kid-A-Thon of Giggles!" - Big Apple Parent; "Like honey for little kids!" - Mommy Poppins; "Our family loved every minute of it!" - Upper West Side Kids Blog; "A Fantastic Experience for Kids!" - NYTheatre.com; "Entertaining set of stories with upbeat music!" - Show Business Weekly; "A Great Experience for your Little Bear!" - Parents.com; "It's always nice spending time in Bear Country." - Daily Candy; "Upbeat and Humorous!" - New York Family; "Original Music and Great Energy!" - QueensMamas.com; "Impossible to not go check it out." - Single Mama NYC; "A family show that's a honey of a good time!" - TalkingWalnut.com; "Walk out with a BEAR-y happy smile!" - Motherhood Later; "Valuable lessons and a whole lot of silliness." - Rivertowns Patch - Urban Suburban Mom; "Terrific dancing and charming fun songs." - CurtainUp; "A peppy, pop-flavored score!"- NY Times

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical
Written by Michael Borton and Michael Slade
Directed and Choreographed by Devanand Janki

BEGINNING NOVEMBER 5, 2011
Updated Open-Ended Performance Schedule: Saturdays at 11AM; Sundays at 2PM
NEW THEATRE Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre is located at 5 West 63rd StreetHOLIDAY PRFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
ADDED PERFORMANCE: Friday, November 25 at 11AM
Wednesday, December 28 at 11AM; Thursday, December 29 at 11AM;
Friday, December 30 at 11AM; Saturday, December, 31 at 11AM;
(NO PERFORMANCE Sunday, January 1, 2012)
RETURNS TO NORMAL PLAYING SCHEDULE JANUARY 7, 2012PRICING: Tickets: $34.95 (Rear Section), $44.95 (Front Section),
and a $59.95 V.I.B. Package (Very Important Bears!)Each performance features a FREE Berenstain Bears post-show dance party, face painting and photos with the Berenstain Bears.Tickets can be purchased at www.BerenstainBearsLive.com or by phone at (866) 811-4111Running Time is 55 minutesFor video, photos and more information please visit www.BerenstainBearsLive.com

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