PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL has announced extended performances at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center now on sale through June 3rd, 2012 with performances Saturdays and Sundays at 11am. The show is appropriate for children ages 2 to 10. Tickets start at $29.50 and can be purchased by visiting www.pinkaliciousthemusical.com or by calling (212) 579-0528. The Manhattan Movement & Arts Center is located at 248 West 60th Street between Amsterdam and West End Avenue.
PINKALICIOUS can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.
The one hour musical, with book and lyrics by
Elizabeth Kann and
Victoria Kann and music, lyrics and orchestrations by
John Gregor, is based on the popular children's book PINKALICIOUS by
Elizabeth Kann and
Victoria Kann. The musical adaptation is directed by
Teresa K. Pond with choreography by
Dax Valdes and musical direction by
Jad Bernardo with orginal direct! ion by
Suzu McConnell-Wood.
John Gregor (Music, Lyrics & Orchestrations) received a 2004
Frederick Loewe Award for his musical WITH GLEE, for which he wrote the book, music and lyrics. WITH GLEE was presented in a workshop by the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, NYU, and premiered at the New York Musical Theatre Festival last summer. Last summer, WITH GLEE enjoyed an extended run with
Prospect Theatre Company. His musical adaptation of Gogol's tragicomic short story THE OVERCOAT has been presented in London at the Bridewell Theatre, and at the
Barrington Stage Company and The New York International Fringe Festival. He has also co-written several children's musicals for
Vital Theatre Company, including THE CHANGELING and THE BULLY.
Elizabeth Kann &
Victoria Kann (Book & Lyrics) are co-authors of the New York Times best-selling children's picture books PINKALICIOUS (HarperCollins, 2006) and PURPLICIOUS (HarperCollins, 2007) that Victoria also illustrated. Elizabeth and Victoria are sisters who grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Victoria's award-winning artwork has graced the covers and pages of many magazines, newspapers, and books. Elizabeth's writing has appeared in a variety of newspaper and print publications. To learn more about the sister duo and their books, visit them online at their website at www.thinkpinkalicious.com.
Teresa K. Pond (Director) has helmed premiere productions and readings with The
Women's Project Theatre. New York credits include NYC Fringe Festival award-winning premiere HALF LIFE. Regional credits include MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Loft Theatre, NY), MACBETH, TARTUFFE (
Studio Theatre, CA). THE CLEAN HOUSE, NICKEL AND DIMED (Western Stage, CA), THE FOREIGNER, PERFECT WEDDING (Millbrook Theatre, PA), SYLVIA and SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD (Cyrano's Theatre, AK). Ms. Pond has also directed several operas, including: SUOR ANGELICA, PAGLIACCI (Anchorage Opera), BARBER OF SEVILLE (Bleecker Street Opera), AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS. She is a member of The Lincoln Center Directors' Lab, The
Women's Project Directors Forum, and co-leader of the NYC playwright-director compan! y NewShoe.
Current Productions include: CAROLINE OR CHANGE (Cyrano's Theatre, AK) and RICHARD III with New York Classical Theatre in Central Park. She is also proud member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).
The PINKALICIOUS crew includes Stage Manager Nataliya Vasilyeva and Sound Engineer Anna Hardisty. The Scenic Designer is
Adam Koch, the Costume Designer is Cherie Cunningham and the Props Designer is Tera Bruketta.
Vital Theatre Company commissions new musicals for children each season. Since its founding in 1999,
Vital Theatre Company has been honored with two AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE by the Off Off Broadway Review and received high acclaim from audiences and critics alike for being "a wonderful place for parents to introduce their kids to the glories of live theatre, done well and at modest prices." Now in its 13th season, the company is dedicated to producing entertaining and educational theatre for young audiences. To date, the company has presented 67 original productions for over 200,000 children and their families.
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