The Great Adventure Bay Race pits Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger (shown), against Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway. held video games. Here’s the premise of PAW Patrol Live! It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger. But Mayor Goodway is, inexplicably, nowhere to be found. Yikes! Naturally, Ryder calls upon Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest to save the day. The pups impart lessons about helpfulness and responsibility — and conduct heroic rescues — as they search for the missing mayor. After all, as Ryder is fond of repeating, “Whenever you’re in trouble, just yelp for help!” PAW Patrol Live! uses elements of bunraku — a form of traditional Japanese puppetry — as well as elaborate costumes to create life-sized, four-legged pups that wag their tails, blink their eyes, move their mouths and interact with their fans. A high-tech video wall transports audiences to familiar locales such as Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Jake’s Mountain and Farmer Yumi’s Farm. It also allows ������������ ���������� ������ ������������������������ ������ �������������� ������������ and solving mysteries. The 80-minute show (with one intermission) holds the rapt attention of even the most skittish preschoolers — who know the characters and are encouraged to join in when they sing. All those incredible vehicles will be scurrying around the stage as well. Performer Olivia Washington, a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, plays Mayor Goodway. She says she’s seen people of all ages get revved up when they see PAW Patrol Live! “This show is aimed primarily to a younger audience, ages 2 to 6, but will entertain the entire family,” Washington says. “I’m not kidding when I tell you that I see 9- and 10-yearolds up cheering and dancing in the audience and having the time of their lives. My favorite is when I see the parents up and just as excited as their kiddos. It’s truly a family affair.” ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� VStar Entertainment, which is bringing the show to Orlando: “There’s been an incredible amount of excitement around this tour. The fun part for us is seeing strong audience enthusiasm. Behind the scenes, a tremendous amount of preparation goes into a production like this — and it’s wonderful to receive this kind of reception.” �� — Randy Noles D I D Y O U K N O W ? 40 artsLife | SUMMER 2017 EVENT: PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue DATE/TIME: June 24 and 25, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. VENUE: Walt Disney Theater NOTES: This live version of the hit animated children’s series on Nick Jr. features live-sized costumed characters, cool custom vehicles and an interactive video wall that replicates locales from the TV series and facilitates audience participation. TICKETS: Prices start at $21.75; VIP (Very Important Pup) packages include a meet-and-greet and other perks. 844.513.2014 • drphillipscenter.org PAW Patrol is seen in more than 160 countries, and is dubbed in French, Portuguese, Korean, �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� in the works.
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