Jim Henson Company Sends Pajanimals on Tour

Pajanimals
For the first time ever, The Jim Henson Company's Pajanimals are packing their bags and hitting the road to bring a brand new live musical production to theaters around the U.S. (Photo: Business Wire)
Confession…I have no idea what a ‘Pajanimals’ is or why it would be out on tour. The only reason the announcement caught my eye was because it began with the words “Jim Henson,” but I know there are parents out there who care about this info and would like to know when the Pajanimals are going to be in their cities.
 
The Jim Henson Company’s Pajanimals will hit 50 cities on their 2013 tour which will kick off the festivities on March 7th in Anaheim, CA. The tour continues through mid-May and will wrap things up in San Francisco on May 19th. Tickets will go on sale beginning November 17th at www.pajanimalslive.com.
 
The 2013 tour marks the first time the Pajanimals have appeared in a touring live musical production. “Pajanimals is one of our most beloved shows, and families are invited to see these characters live on stage and share a special Pajanimals adventure with Squacky, Cowbella, Apollo and Sweet Pea Sue,” stated Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company. “Our team always envisioned the property as a theatrical experience for families everywhere. We know this new live show will be something that will create a lasting memory.”
 
“Families will be dancing in the aisles and singing the songs along with the Pajanimals. We encourage all children and caretakers to wear their favorite pajamas for an awesome play date with Pajanimals,” says Jonathan Shank, executive producer of Pajanimals Live!

2013 Pajanimals Live! Tour Schedule

3/7 Anaheim, CA Grove of Anaheim
3/8 Thousand Oaks, CA Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts
3/10 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre
3/12 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre
3/14 Denver, CO Paramount Theater
3/15 Omaha, NE Holland Performing Arts Center
3/16 St. Louis, MO Peabody Opera House
3/17 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center – Concert Hall
3/19 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theater
3/20 Ft. Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
3/21 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
3/22 Melbourne, FL King Center for Performing Arts
3/23 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
3/24 Miami Beach, FL Fillmore Miami Beach
3/27 New Orleans, LA Mahalia Jackson
3/29 Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy Performance Arts Center
3/30 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
 
4/2 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theater
4/3 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center
4/5 Richmond, VA Landmark Theater
4/6 Baltimore, MD Lyric Theater
4/7 Westbury, NY Theater at Westbury
4/10 Toms River, NJ Pine Belt Arena
4/11 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Theatre
4/12 Washington, DC Warner Theatre
4/14 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre
4/16 Glenside, PA Keswick Theater
4/17 Wilkes Barre, PA Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
4/18 Pittsburgh, PA Palace Theater
4/19 Albany, NY The Egg Theatre
4/20 Wallingford, CT Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre
4/21 New York, NY Best Buy Theater
4/23 Fredrick, MD Weinberg Center
4/24 Erie, PA Warner Theater
4/26 Louisville, KY Palace Theater
4/27 Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square Center – Palace Theater
4/28 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theater
4/30 Minneapolis, MN Fitzgerald Theatre
 
5/1 Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theatre
5/2 Madison, WI Overture Hall
5/3 Waukegan, IL Genessee Theatre
5/5 Kansas City, MO Midland Theater by AMC
5/8 Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
5/7 Salina, KS Stiefel Theatre
5/10 Houston, TX Bayou Music Center
5/11 Austin, TX Austin City Limits Live – Moody Theatre
5/13 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
5/16 Mesa, AZ Mesa Arts Center – Ikeda Theatre
5/18 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia
5/19 San Francisco, CA Nob Hill Masonic Center
 
More on Pajanimals:
 
PAJANIMALS LIVE: PAJAMA PLAYDATE (www.pajanimalslive.com) is filled with lively music, interactive dance fun and silly adventures all set in the cozy, comfy environment of the Pajanimals world. This fun and nurturing show is designed to introduce kids and families to their first theater experience. Seen in the U.S. every night on the 24-hour preschool channel Sprout and NBC Kids on Saturday mornings, Pajanimals has quickly become a favorite for preschoolers and their parents so fans of all ages are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas to the show and join in on the fun. The tour will travel to 50 cities in the spring of 2013 including Southern California, Chicago, Atlanta, and New York City.
 
Source: The Jim Henson Company
 
Posted by Rebecca Murray