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BLUE'S CLUES LIVE!, a full-scale theatrical production geared to the preschool set, introduces young audiences to the magical world of live theatre.  The musical features all of the characters that kids know and love from the critically-acclaimed NICKELODEON television series "Blue's Clues," including the character of Steve (played by Thomas Mizer), Mailbox, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper, Paprika, Tickety, and of course Blue to name a few.

BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! begins when the curtain greets the audience and welcomes them into the wonderful world of theatre.  On stage, Blue and Steve lead the audience on a clue-based journey, in search of the most spectacular place of all.  This quest takes them through Storybook Forest, where Blue and Steve meet The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, The Big Bad Wolf, and other characters from classic fairytales.  Blue and Steve even travel to outer space, encountering planets and other celestial wonders along the way.  returning from their incredible journey, Steve, Blue and the entire audience solve Blue's Clues to discover together the most spectacular place of all.

TV: "Blue's Clues" airs on Nickelodeon Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m.

BACKGROUND

 Most commonly asked questions

1. WHAT IS BLUE'S CLUES LIVE!?
BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! is a touring theatrical presentation of the popular Nickelodeon preschool television program, "Blue's Clues".  Currently, Blue's Clues is the most watched preschool show on TV with more than 7 million weekly viewers. The stage show will feature an unprecedented level of inter-activity from the moment the audience enters the theater to the time they leave.

2. WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF BLUE'S CLUES LIVE!?
It is two thirty minute acts with a 20-minute intermission between.

3. IS THE STEVE ON TV IN THE SHOW?
The role of Steve will be played by a theatrical actor named Thomas Mizer.  He will have the same look, mannerisms and personality as the character on TV which is what kids really respond to.  "TV" Steve is busy doing the show for Nickelodeon while "theater" Steve comes to your town.

4. WHAT IS BLUE GOING TO LOOK LIKE?
Blue will be portrayed in a variety of ways, including as a puppet and as a 3-D walk-around costume character.

5. WHICH BLUE'S CLUES CHARACTERS ARE PART OF THE SHOW?
Of course Blue and Steve, all their friends ... Mailbox, Slippery Soap, Tickety Tock, Mr. Salt & Mrs. Pepper ... and some brand new characters as well.

6. HOW INTERACTIVE IS THE SHOW?
The children will be able to participate throughout the show.  Every kid will be given a Handy Dandy Notebook and a crayon when they enter the theater to help Steve keep track of the clues.

7. AT WHAT AGE IS THE SHOW AIMED?
BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! was created for kids ages 2 - 7 and their parents (and grandparents).

BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! makes its Washington premiere March 3-7 with nine performances at the National Theatre.

Tickets to BLUE'S CLUE'S LIVE! go on sale Monday, January 17.  Tickets will be available via Telecharge at (800) 447-7400 and through the National Theatre Box Office.  Ticket prices range from $18.50 to $28.50. For general information, call (202) 628-6161.  The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. No., N.W.

 Presented by Nickelodeon and PACE Variety Entertainment, Inc., a division of SFX Entertainment Corporation, BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! is an interactive theatrical production based on the television series that changed the way kids watch TV.

Families will experience an introduction to the wonder of theater from the moment they enter the venue, and "Blue's Clues," which inspired a cultural phenomenon with the preschool set, will explode into life onstage.  BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! features familiar and well-loved characters like Blue, Steve and all their friends-Mail Box, Slippery Soap, Tickety Tock, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper-along with some brand new characters that are part of the live show.  This live theatrical presentation invites preschoolers and their parents to think, imagine and be an active part of the show as they embark on a search for clues to the most spectacular place.

"With BLUE'S CLUES LIVE!, we're introducing preschoolers to the magic of theater while encouraging the same interactivity, enthusiasm and play-along spirit that we have with the TV show," says Angela Santomero, one of the original creators of Nickelodeon's hit series "Blue's Clues," and the co-author of BLUE'S CLUES LIVE!.  "We want the show to empower kids and build their self esteem, so we're giving every kid in the audience their own handy-dandy notebook so they can interact with Steve and Blue to find clues during the show, rather than just passively watch it."

"For many children, this will be their first experience with live theater," adds Gip Hoppe, director of BLUE'S CLUES LIVE!, "So, we've created a charming, smart play that really speaks to children.  And we hope BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! inspires them to see even more theater."

 Blue

Blue is a girl puppy who is the central character of Blue's Clues and comes to life in BLUE'S CLUES LIVE!  She's irresistible to both kids and parents.  More preschooler than puppy, Blue is playful, affectionate, curious and ready to learn!  She doesn't dig bones or lick food out of a bowl - she eats her cereal with a spoon and colors with crayons!  Blue instigates the games that are played on the show by leaving her trademark paw print "clues" for the audience to find.  She also provides the driving energy for the show both because of her spirit, and because each episode is about figuring out what she needs.
 

 Steve

 Steve (played by Thomas Mizer) is the almost grownup best friend every preschooler wants: a combination child-adult-playmate rolled into one!  Steve always wears his signature green-striped shirt, and possesses a child's sense of curiosity and wonder.  With his enthusiastic manner. he has the ability to turn learning into an adventure.  By always staying one step behind kids, he's able to bring out their self-esteem and a special "Oooh, ooh, I know the answer!" excitement.
 

 Mailbox

 "Mail's here, mail's in, it's the mail!" Mailbox is a favorite recurring character with the personality of a wisecracking ten year-old newspaper delivery boy.  He always seems to be one step ahead of Steve: if there's a clue, he's already seen it.  If Blue is making newspaper hats, Mailbox has one.  Every day, he brings a video "letter" that shows real kids doing something that relates to the show's theme.  Wouldn't every preschooler love a Mailbox with such amazing delivery?

 Mr.  Salt and Mrs. Pepper ... and Paprika!

You'll find Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper in the kitchen.  Devoted to each other, they're the proud parents of tiny spice baby, Paprika, who can often be found napping in her peanut shell or shaking her rattle.  P.S. They're French - with the endearingly silly accents to prove it!

Tickety Tock

This playful preschool girl/alarm clock possesses many of the same characteristics as our youngest viewers at home.  Tickety (as her friends call her) has boundless energy, is very enthusiastic and responds to questions and situations in deliberate preschool fashion.  Tickety Tock often gives Steve clues to where Blue is hiding.  And in BLUES CLUES LIVE!, Tickety Tock keeps kids entertained during intermission.

Slippery Soap

Slippery Soap is known for his bubbly personality!  He's always excited about whatever happens and shows it by slipping from side to side.  Slippery is our guide to any games or antics in the bathroom - he provides bathroom humor suitable for preschoolers!

Shovel and Pail

This brother/sister duo can usually be found in the garden, their home base.  They're opinionated and willing to stand up (to each other) for what they believe in. Like most siblings, they sometimes quarrel, but usually get along well.  Kids really dig these characters.

BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! creators Santomero and Hoppe are first-time collaborators on the most interactive kids' theater presentation to date.  Santomero is currently the co-executive producer and head writer for the television show.  Hoppe wrote and directed the Broadway play "Jackie: An American Life." He is a founding member and co-artistic director of the Welifleet Harbor Actor's Theatre.

BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! features set designs by David Gallo, recently represented on Broadway by "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," "Lion In Winter' and "Little Me." He also was production designer for "Jackie: An American Life." Costume designer Gregg Barnes' Broadway credits include: "Side Show," "Rugrats-A Live Adventure," the "Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show" and Madison Square Garden's "The Wizard of Oz." Traci Paige Johnson, a co-creator, head designer and coexecutive producer of the TV series, is the visual consultant for the tour.  Yvette Helin, whose credits include significant contributions to "The Lion King" on Broadway, "The Wizard of Oz" National Tour and "Toy Story on Ice," is the puppet designer.  Mike Rubin and Nick Balaban, composers of the "Blue's Clues" television series' music, collaborated on the original score of BLUE'S CLUES LIVE!.

"Blue's Clues" airs on Nickelodeon Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT) and was created by Johnson, Todd Kessler and Santomero.  Currently, "Blue's Clues" is the most watched preschool show on TV with more than 7 million weekly viewers.

SFX Entertainment is the world's largest diversified promoter, producer and venue operator for live entertainment events.  SFX owns, partially or entirely, and/or operates the largest network of venues in the country used principally for music concerts and other live entertainment events.

Nickelodeon, which celebrated its 20th birthday in 1999, has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does.  The company includes television programming and production in the U.S. and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, magazines, books and feature films.  Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 75 million households, and has been the number one rated cable network for three consecutive years.
 

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