World-Premiere IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE Opens at The Rose, 4/30

The world-premiere stage adaptation IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE will be on the main stage at The Rose Theater from April 30 to May 16. Based on the book by Laura Numeroff and adapted by Brian Guehring, this show promises to be interactive and comical.

Despite her older brother's warning, seven-year-old Laura gives her new Cat a cupcake. The Cat is so excited and happy that she asks for sprinkles. When Laura gives her the sprinkles, the Cat makes a huge mess. Cleaning up the mess will get her wet, so Laura gives her a bathing suit...which leads to crazy adventures at the beach, the gym, a mountain, a lake, and a museum. "At various times in the play, the audience members get to talk to the characters, sing along with them, dance with them and make lots of fun noises," said Guehring. "The cast is really looking forward to interacting with the audience!"

The show also teaches a lesson about consequences of actions and the need to rein in impulses, similar to IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE, which was presented by the Rose in 2006. IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE will go on a year-long national tour in the fall to major performing arts centers around the country, including New York City.

IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE will be presented on The Rose main stage April 30 through May 16 at 7pm each Friday and 2pm each Saturday and Sunday. The show is recommended for ages 4 to 12 and will run 55 minutes without intermission. Interpretation for the hearing impaired will be offered at the 2pm performance on Saturday, May 8.

Tickets are $16 each and may be purchased at The Rose Box Office, located at 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, or by phone at (402) 345-4849, or online at www.rosetheater.org. Discount tickets are available at all Omaha- and Council Bluffs-area Hy-Vee Food Stores. In addition, coupons to buy tickets for $12 each are available with the purchase of a combo meal at area Runza restaurants. The Rose's 2009/2010 season is sponsored by Children's Hospital & Medical Center. IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE is sponsored by Runza, KAT 103.7 and the Nebraska Arts Council.

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