All new family production comes to
Australia:
Barbie LIVE! The Musical
All my childhood dreams are about to come true and I will finally truly be able to share my love for BARBIE with my girls. I was one of the girls that only ever wanted Barbie toys, accessories and even started to dress like Barbie in pink only clothes. I do not care if I have to line up all morning or wait until the clock ticks over to sale time, I will be making sure I am at this show with my girls (and of course my Barbie loving best friend!!)
But now as an entertainment powerhouse, the Barbie brand has been bringing fans of all
ages engaging content for decades. Now, in collaboration with EMS Entertainment
and Life Like Touring, Barbie will bring fans a new opportunity to sing and
dance with the introduction of an all-new musical, Barbie™ LIVE! The Musical.
Barbie™ LIVE! The Musical is an engaging production featuring contemporary
music with empowering lyrics, energetic choreography and a modern storyline
that will appeal to Barbie and music theatre fans of all ages. Barbie™ LIVE!
The Musical will make its Australian debut during the April School Holidays in
2014.
EMS Entertainment, leading global creator of high-quality interactive
exhibitions, family entertainment and live stage productions, received the
global touring rights to Barbie™ LIVE! The Musical from Mattel in 2012 and has
been working for the past 18 months to bring this vision to reality.
“Together
with Mattel we have put an incredibly talented team together which created an
unforgettable show for Barbie fans around the world,” says Christoph Rahofer,
president and CEO of EMS Entertainment. “Barbie LIVE! The Musical will give
fans the opportunity to engage with the Barbie brand while spending time with
their families and friends making memories that will last beyond the stage.”
From
captivating and glamorous costumes, to spectacular lighting and set designs,
Barbie™ LIVE! The Musical will deliver fans a one-of-a-kind production
experience featuring the world’s favourite doll – Barbie®.
“Barbie LIVE! The
Musical leaves the audience feeling entertained and inspired; and will delight
generations of Barbie fans in Australia,” said Lori Pantel, Vice President,
Barbie Global Marketing. “EMS Entertainment and Life Like Touring have brought
together an experienced, industry-leading creative team and brilliant cast to
bring this fantastic story to life in a fun and magical way.”
With a talented
cast of 19 singers and dancers, dazzling costumes, energetic songs and
awe-inspiring sets, Barbie™ LIVE! The Musical is a must-see for Barbie® and music
theatre fans of all ages. Tickets go on sale 9am on Wednesday 27 November from
www.BarbieLive.com.au
About Barbie™ LIVE! The Musical
Barbie™
LIVE! The Musical is set on a Hollywood sound stage and follows Barbie™ and her
best friend / co-star Teresa™ on the set of their new movie. When Teresa™
starts to doubt herself and her theatrical abilities, Barbie™ leverages lessons
from her past taught in her popular DVD’s - Swan Lake, Princess and the
Popstar, and Mariposa & Fairy Princess, to teach Teresa™ (and the audience)
to be confident, believe in yourself and embrace the power of friendship.
Barbie™ LIVE! The Musical features recognisable popular songs from the animated
Mattel hit movies, as well as new music from distinguished producer, Robbie
Roth.
About the Creative Team
Director
and Choreographer, Kobi Rozenfeld, brings his reputation and global experience
as one of the world’s most innovative choreographers and creative expertise to
Barbie™ LIVE! The Musical From Beyoncé to Britney Spears, Rozenfeld brings a
tangible energy and unique style to the stage.
Rozenfeld’s associate
choreographer and assistant director, Kelly Allen has also contributed her
performance style and skill to the production. As a respected &
accomplished artist in the US, Allen performs and assists Rozenfeld and the
multi-Emmy Award winning Marguerite Derricks, as well as Jennifer Hamilton,
Alex Little, JT Horenstein, Chucky Klapow, Zach Woodlee.
The creative team
also includes: Author/Scriptwriter Diane Rodriguez (Obie Award winning
multi-disciplinary theatre artist), Scenic Design by award-winning Stanley A.
Meyer (Broadway set designer for Beauty and the Beast), Broadway Musical
Director and Composer, Robbie Roth (Composer and music director for
Flashdance); Award-winning Lighting Designer Jesse Blevins and Peter Morse
(Lighting designer for New Kids on the Block, Lenny Kravitz, Barbra Streisand,
Michael Jackson and many more); Costume Design by Aviad Arik Herman (Designer
for Miss Universe events); Sound Design by Kai Harada.
Barbie™ LIVE! The Musical
Australian
Tour Dates and Tickets
Sunday 6
April 2014
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Ticketmaster 136 100
Friday 11
April 2014
Brisbane Convention Exhibition Centre
Ticketek 132
849
Thursday 17 April 2014
Theatre Royal, Sydney
Ticketmaster 136
100
Friday 25 April 2014
Challenge Stadium, Perth
Ticketmaster
136 100
Visit www.BarbieLive.com.au for more information.
