July 07, 2023
Wackadoo! Tickets to see Sept. 7 ‘Bluey' stage show go on sale starting July 11
Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes and alert the grannies! It's time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to Happy Valley with the live stage show “Bluey's Big Play.”
The Emmy Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+, will make its Penn State debut with a performance at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, in Eisenhower Auditorium.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, to members. Visit Members online for more benefits information and donation levels. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, to the public.
Visit “Bluey” online for more information about the performance and about a separate VIP Package meet-and-greet opportunity.
Fans of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli as they've never seen them before. The Heelers will embark on their very first live U.S. theatre show, featuring puppetry, actors and iconic sets. “Bluey's Big Play” is based on an original new story written by “Bluey” creator Joe Brumm and contains new music by “Bluey” composer Joff Bush.
After seeing the amazing reaction the show received during its Australia run, we are delighted to bring this standout live theatre show to U.S. audiences,” said director Rosemary Myers of Windmill Theatre Co.
“We know how much love there is out there for 'Bluey' and are thrilled and honored to translate these brilliant characters into the three-dimensional world and to share this special experience with fans throughout America,” she said.
“Bluey's Big Play” is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co. The stage show enjoyed much success in its home market of Australia, where it premiered in Bluey's hometown of Brisbane and went on to perform 447 times across 65 venues, including the Sydney Opera House.
ASL accessibility
American Sign Language translation will be provided for this performance. Contact the Arts Ticket Center at artstix@psu.edu or by calling 814-863‑0255 to discuss ASL seating preferences.
Arts Engagement Family Program
Families who meet the eligibility requirement of a household income of $60,000 or less are invited to complete the Arts Engagement Family Program application for reduced ticket prices to Center for the Performing Arts events. The VIP package meet and greet is not available for this offer.
Visit Family Program online for more information and to apply.
Acknowledgements
McQuaide Blasko Endowment provides support.
Lion Country Kia sponsors the performance.
A grant from the University Park Student Fee Board makes Penn State student prices possible.
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