New World Stages Adds Performances To Run Of IMAGINOCEAN, Kicks Off 5/10

With increased demand for the weekend performances, John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean is scheduling two additional shows on Saturdays at New World Stages, starting the week of May 10, 2010. New Saturday show times will be at 2PM and 4:30PM in additional to the current 11AM performance, offering convenient times and more opportunities for families with young children to see Imaginocean. Tickets for the new performance times are now on sale.

John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean, which recently opened on March 31, takes audiences on a live musical voyage to the bottom of the ocean floor and follows the adventures of Dorsel, Tank and Bubbles. Treasure map in hand, this loveable trio of fish friends embark on a fantastic aquatic adventure, leading them to new friends and unexpected places along the way.

"We've seen a great surge in ticket sales for our weekend performances now that the weather has changed," said Philip Katz, producer ImaginOcean. Adding these additional show times will allow more families to see and experience ImaginOcean." "I created this show with families in mind", added John Tartaglia, ImaginOcean creator and producer. "With the one hour running time, it's a perfect activity for parents, grandparents and children of all ages to see together."

Created and written by Tony and Emmy Award nominee, John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean is the perfect "child's first musical". With direction and musical staging by veteran musical theater performer Donna Drake, music and lyrics by William Wade, this interactive "swinging" sea tale boasts high energy production numbers, adorable aquatic characters, inventive black light puppet technology and even glow in the dark bubbles.

To offer a glimpse of this new production, John Tartaglia will be hosting an appearance by the cast and characters of ImaginOcean at Barnes and Noble in Manhattan, Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway) on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at 3pm. The event will feature live performances, an interactive video, meet and greet with John and the cast of ImaginOcean, including Ryan Dillon (Dorsel), Stacey Weingarten (Bubbles), James W. Wojtal, Jr. (Tank), Lara MacLean, Carole D'Agostino, Nate Begle, Jonathan Carlucci, and Brian T. Carson.

John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean is produced by Jellyfish Jive Productions, a collaboration of Philip Katz, Michael Shawn Lewis along with John Tartaglia.

Current performances of John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean are scheduled for Wednesdays at 11AM, 2PM and 7PM; Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 12PM. Beginning May 12, performances will take place on Wednesdays at 11AM and 2PM, Saturdays at 11AM, 2PM and 4:30PM and Sundays at 12PM. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased through TeleCharge (212) 239-6200 / www.telecharge.com and at the box office at NEW WORLD STAGES, 340 West 50th Street. For groups of 12 or more, please contact Group Sales Box Office at 800-223-7565 or visit www.bestofbroadway.com.

For more information about John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean, please visit the official show website www.imaginoceanthemusical.com.

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