Nickelodeon’s The Backyardigans Live! Tale Of The Mighty Knights Comes to Tempe

Editor’s Note 10/29/08:
The Backyardigans Live Tale of the Might Knights performances that were scheduled at ASU Gammage for November 28 & 29, 2008 have been cancelled due to the current economic climate in the country per the show’s producers.

The producers of the tour regret this decision and apologize for any inconvenience.  A full refund will be issued to all patrons who have purchased tickets and should contact ASU Gammage Box Office at 480-965-3434 to make arrangements.

Previously published:
Tempe, Ariz. – Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America announces a brand-new, national touring production of THE BACKYARDIGANS LIVE! TALE OF THE MIGHTY KNIGHTS.  The Backyardigans Live! will make a stop at ASU Gammage in Tempe Thanksgiving weekend, November 28-29 for five performances.  Tickets will go on sale September 15.  

“We’re excited about our latest live theatrical endeavor for families,” said Stuart Rosenstein, Senior Vice President, Resorts and Theatricals, Nickelodeon Recreation.  “The Backyardigans has proven to be a huge hit with Nickelodeon families, and based on the enormous success of the Dora and Diego Live shows, we’re confident The Backyardigans Live! will have the same fantastic response from kids and parents across the country.”

The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights is based on a primetime Nickelodeon special that follows Nickelodeon’s backyard friends, Uniqua and Tyrone, as they become Knights and embark on a quest to protect King Pablo’s unpredictable egg. Along the way, Grabbing Goblin Austin and Flighty Fairy Tasha join the medieval mayhem as the runaway egg hatches feet and makes an unexpected dash all the way up to Dragon Mountain. The Backyardigans will need the audience’s help to face a mighty dragon and return the egg to the king. The Backyardigans Live! will have the entire family singing, dancing and laughing along to songs of courage, friendship and the power of imagination.

Since its debut on Nickelodeon’s preschool weekday lineup, The Backyardigans has become the number-two-rated preschool show on all of commercial TV among the target audience of preschoolers.

Tickets will go on sale September 15 at ASU Gammage and Ticketmaster. 480.784.4444 or asugammage.com. THE BACKYARDIGANS is a special ticket offering of M&I Bank Broadway Across America – Arizona series and is presented by ASU Gammage and Broadway Across America.

About ASU Gammage
Located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world.  ASU Gammage is the home theater of M&I Bank Broadway Across America – Arizona and Beyond series.  Its mission is connecting communities by providing artistic excellence and educational outreach to the public.  ASU Gammage is an historic hall designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.  asugammage.com 

About Broadway Across America
Broadway Across America presents first-rate touring Broadway shows, family productions and other live theatrical events throughout a network of 42 North American cities. A leader in subscription series programs and group ticketing, Broadway Across America is dedicated to creating memorable and accessible experiences for all guests, selling more than 5 million tickets to more than 3,000 performances each year. As a producer, current and recent Broadway productions include: Hairspray, Chicago, Monty Python’s Spamalot and The Producers.  It also manages, operates or consults in the operation of eight theaters across North America.  For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent, go to BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

ABOUT NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon Recreation is one of the leading producers of top quality theatrical and touring shows for kids and their families. Strategically leveraging Nickelodeon’s hits into high quality Broadway level stage productions that tour both domestically and in international markets, the division has executive produced 14 unique multimillion dollar theatrical stage productions that have grossed in excess of 100 million dollars in tickets sales.

Nick Jr. is a specially designed programming block airing on Nickelodeon weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ET/PT).  Completely dedicated to preschoolers ages 2-5, Nick Jr.’s Emmy, Peabody and Parents’ Choice Award-winning programs are curriculum based, fun and commercial free.  At Nick Jr., kids play to learn with innovative, original shows created just for them.

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 96 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for more than 13 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).