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NATIONAL TOUR 2007 - 2008
                

 

 

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For the first time ever in Canada, the stars come out to shine in a power-packed hour-long multi-media musical storytime featuring some of Treehouse TV’s best-known characters.  Kids – and parents – are invited to laugh at Max & Ruby’s antics, dance and sing along with Miss Spider and her Buggy Bunch, and even stretch with Babar’s signature yoga moves!  This fun presentation is hosted by the zany fairy Godparents Cosmo and Wanda from The Fairly OddParents.

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Watch out for your favourite characters in these cities:

 

 

Performance      City / Venue                 Box Office

Date     

Sept 19, Fri

7PM

Lindsay ON

Academy Theatre

705-324-9111

1-877-888-0038

www.ticketmaster.ca  

Sept 20, Sat

1 PM

Chatham, ON

Kiwanis Theatre

519-354-8338

cktickets.com

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Sept 21, Sun

1 PM

Sarnia, ON  

Imperial Theatre

519-344-7469

1-877-344-7469

www.imperialtheatre.net

Sept 28, Sun

1 PM

Cornwall, ON

Aultsville Theatre 

Cornwall Civic Complex

613-938-9400

www.admissions.com

 

In October 2008, Babar will go back to Celesteville.

 

Babar is sending his friends, Bananas in Pyjamas to add to the fun!  Engage in the delightful adventures of B1 and B2 as they join the Playdate in these cities:

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Performance      City / Venue                 Box Office

Date     

Oct 3, Fri 

7 PM    

Ottawa, ON

Centrepointe Theatre

613-580-2700

1-866-752-5231

www.centrepointetheatre.com

Oct 4, Sat     

1 PM

Brockville, ON

Brockville Arts Centre

 

613-342-7122

1-877-342-7122

www.brockvilleartscentre.com

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Oct 5, Sun

1 PM

Guelph ON

River Run Centre

 

519-763-3000

1-877-520-2408

www.riverrun.ca

Oct 17, Fri

7 PM

Kingston ,ON

The Grand Theatre

 

613-530-2050

whatsonkingston.com/thegrand

Oct 18, Sat

1 PM

Brantford ,ON

Sanderson Centre

 

519-758-8090

1-800-265-0710

www.sandersoncentre.on.ca

Oct 19, Sun

1 PM

London, ON

Centennial Hall

 

519-672-1967

1-888-999-8980

www.centennialhall.london.ca
                                                                                                              

Playdate with Max & Ruby and their friends will be in Eastern Canada and the US in November and will be in Western Canada in the spring. 

                                                                                
 

 

                                            

                                                             

                                                        

                                                                                                        

 

                   

              
                                                  


                                                                                                 

 
The Care Bears Back in Toronto
The Care Bears are now back in Toronto after a successful ten city tour this Spring.  The Care Bears and the Lost Rainbow has been a huge success from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Edmonton in Alberta.  

The kids were up on their feet as Cheer Bear, Share Bear, Good Luck Bear, Funshine Bear, and Bedtime Bear lead them to singing and dancing.  Hosts Laura and Shannon added energy as they work the stage.

This is the Care Bears and the Lost Rainbow’s theatre premier in Canada.

 
Sphere Entertainment Highlights Last Quarter of 2007

Max & Ruby Tour a Huge Success

 

Max & Ruby Tour

 

With the success of the summer Max & Ruby Tour in Ontario, the dynamic Bunny duo made their way West last fall 2007.  Max & Ruby: Our Favorite Things played in 17 cities in the provinces of Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.  Venues were sold out, often twice in one day,  and reviews were stellar.

 

The 60-minute production is based on the wildly popular book and animated TV series.  It is a whimsical interactive show full of stories, catchy songs, and fun for all.

 

Louise Joins Max & Ruby

 

Louise Joins the Max & Ruby Show

The irrepressible Max & Ruby are joined by their best friend Louise in Sphere Entertainment’s newest presentation.  Louise debuted in the Fall tour of Max & Ruby.  A new story, Louise Strikes Up the Band, features our favourite bunnies singing and dancing with Louise in a bunny band.

 

 

Miss Spider

 

 

Miss Spider Wows Crowd at the Annual Toronto Zoo New Year’s Eve Countdown

 

 

Miss Spider with her Sunny Patch Friends, along with Sphere artist Majinx, Dan the Music Man, and MC Patty The Party Energizer,  gave out some cheer to a sell-out crowd of 3500 people at the Toronto Zoo to bid good bye to 2007 and welcome the new year.  A key Zoo administrator’s reaction to our performers:  “Awesome!” 

 

 

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FESTIVAL FUN FOR SUMMER AND FALL
FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

MAX & RUBY

Immensely popular in Canada, this live musical storytime is based on the half-hour Treehouse TV's animated comedy series from the children's books by Rosemary Wells. Each episode centres on Max, a determined three-year-old bunny, and his big sister, Ruby, a smart, goal-oriented seven-year-old. This interactive show offers a funny and empowering message for children on resolving differences, with true character voices.

MISS SPIDERS SUNNY PATCH FRIENDS

The hottest new live show around, has children buzzing with glee! Based on the lush 3D TV series about Miss Spider and her buggy bunch of kids is one of the top-rated shows on Teletoon (Canada). The core elements of Miss Spider are family, fun, adventure, acceptance and friendship. The appeal is to young children and their families. The adorable "edu-taining" interactive show, Sunny Day in the Sunny patch, is captivating for kids and parents. Our lively multi-media production features Miss Spider with our "entomologist" ('bug guy') host, who introduces the real world of bugs and the fun world of Miss spider and her Sunny Patch. Kids from your audience are brought on stage to appear in Sunny Patch Kids costumes and be part of the action. Animated "Bug Facts", played on TV screens at either side of the stage, are interspersed throughout the show. The stage is dressed with a colorful backdrop of the Sunny Patch.

THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS

This YTV show is the number one rated show for kids in Canada. It's an edgy cartoon about a 10-year old boy with zany fairy godparents who wreak magical mayhem by granting extraordinary wishes. Parents and kids get a kick out of the show, not to mention teenagers and pop-culture maniacs who are lapping up the fun. The "Chin Up" live show, filled with special effects, features four characters and audience kids.

SNOOPY

Since 1956, this extroverted beagle has tickled millions of readers and TV fans of all ages. He is a virtuoso at every endeavour - at least in his daydreams atop his doghouse. A one-man show with superior intelligence and vivid imagination, he has created multiple personalities including Joe Cool and Literacy Ace. The live "Snoopy Adventure" includes a lively, interactive musical host who sings and dances with Snoopy and the audience.

THE TOY CASTLE
(AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, FRENCH OR BILINGUAL)

Parents and children of all ages love this Gemini award-winning Treehouse/TVO/PBS/TFO TV series with its colourful, fun-filled cast of dancing toys. Stories unfold in a visually charming live action stage show told in the compelling language of dance, mime and music presented in a fun and whimsical way.

BANANAS IN PYJAMAS

This hit Australian children's TV program is broadcast in approximately 70 countries with an audience estimated at 100 million and in Canada on TV Ontario, SCN and the Knowledge Network. The show stars the adorable, mischievous twin bananas, B1 and B2, in striped pyjamas in a musical singalong/dancealong.

BABAR
(AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, FRENCH OR BILINGUAL)

It's Babar's 75th anniversary year! Generations have been charmed by the heartwarming stories. The live Babar storytime features a captivating musical host, reading and involving children in the beloved stories with a life-sized Babar, (Celeste can be included for an additional fee) followed by a Meet and Greet Session. All productions have excellent soundtracks and are fully dressed with professional sets and costumes.

SPHERE CLOWN BAND

Gold record award winners, Juno nominees, from Treehouse TV, this popular troupe has delighted family audiences worldwide since 1977. The interactive, multi-dimensional energetic, colourful production features hilarious physical comedy, award-winning songs played on many instruments and magic.

FABULOUS FAIRY TALES

Interactive, beautifully costumed, musical shows delight kids with their favourite fairy tale heroes and heroines: Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Prince and The Pauper, and Little Mermaid.

MISS SPELLIT'S SPELLING ADVENTURE

Dynamic comedic host Miss Spellit is joined by her life-sized character friends Bookworm and Bee for a fun and friendly spelling competition. Kids compete in appropriate age groups as the audience members are on the edge of their seats listening keenly to every letter spoken by contestants.

CREEPY CRITTERS

Captivating professional animal breeders present hands-on education about reptiles and amphibians for the young and the young at heart. The programs feature live animals, birds of prey, snakes and reptiles that are safe, friendly and easy to handle, and the audience gets "up close and personal" with them. There are endangered and rare species, many of whom are featured in TV and film.

SCIENCE

The extreme science show is filled with high energy, interactive and flashy science experiments ranging from indoor fire-works, illusions and kitchen chemistry, to special effects, chemical magic, and more! At the kids' activity table, they make "Slime", "Silly putty", "Superballs" and more.

ONE OF A KIND SCHOOLS

Sphere's unique programs include a SPY SCHOOL, a CLOWN COLLEGE, and a WIZARD SCHOOL, where kids learn the "tricks of the trade" and perform in their transformed character.

FOR TWEENS AND TEENS

LOOK-ALIKE/SOUND-ALIKE TRIBUTE SHOWS

Hilary Duff, Beyonce, Avril Lavigne, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Shakira & more.

These professional singer/dancers wow the crowd their great moves and voices to match. They have extensive experience with children and are very high demand. They perform 20-minute professional and energetic musical shows, each followed by a meet and greet for photo ops.

POP STAR IDOL CONTEST WITH CANADIAN IDOL FINALIST

Inspired by the hit television show, "Canadian Idol", this has been the MOST POPULAR EVENT IN 2005! It's huge crowd pleaser! Performers sing to karaoke song tracks and choose one of over 400 popular songs. Winner receives a COMPLIMENTARY recording session at a local recording studio. Event includes Pop Star host, two judges (talent agents), one-hour pre-registration, recording session for overall first place winner, full karaoke system and sound technician (3 hour event).

EXTREME SPORTS SHOWS

Slam Jam Air Team Basketball, BMX or Mountain Bike Tricks and Trials, Skateboard Champions, Trampoline Champions, and Beach Volleyball interactive shows and demos thrill and inspire audiences.

ALL AGES ENTERTAINMENT

BANDS IN MANY STYLES

Jazz recording artists, Steel bands, Caribbean music, Zydeco, Hawaiian shows, Mexican Mariachis, and more.

MAGIC AND ILLUSION SHOWS
EVANS AND EVANS MAGIC AND COMEDY
A classy magical act in the traditional sense, Evans and Evans bring 20 years of performing experience to the stage, with wonderful blend of stage artistry, cabaret and stand-up comedy. They enthrall the audience with stunning illusions and fun comedy. It's an all-ages show that is interactive and appealing.

ROVING AND ON-SITE ENTERTAINMENT

Jugglers, stiltwalkers, close-up magicians, inflatables, clowns, face painters, temporary tattoo artists, caricaturists, gamesmaster, and a large variety of strolling characters.