The stage is about to get a makeover! See Barbie™ live on stage in this all-new musical production filled with contemporary and energetic song and dance. Set on a Hollywood soundstage, Barbie is shooting her latest film with her best friend and co-star Teresa™. When Teresa™ doubts herself, Barbie™ uses the lessons learned from her Princess movies - - Swan Lake, Princess and the Popstar, and Mariposa & The Fairy Princess - - to teach her best friend to be brave, believe in herself, and embrace the power of true friendship. Join Barbie™, Ken™ and their friends as they ‘get their sparkle on’ in this dance-inspired musical that is sure to engage fans of all ages.
As
an entertainment powerhouse, the Barbie® brand has been bringing
fans of all ages engaging content for decades. Now, in collaboration
with EMS Entertainment, Barbie will bring fans a new opportunity to
sing and dance with the introduction of an all-new musical, Barbie™
LIVE!
Barbie LIVE!
is an engaging production featuring contemporary music with
empowering lyrics, energetic choreography and a modern storyline that
will appeal to fans of all ages.
Barbie LIVE! debuted last
September in Singapore and will travel Asia through 2014.
In
Manila, the show will be staged at the Mall
of Asia Arena
from December
11-15, 2013
with 11
performances
only.
EMS Entertainment, leading global creator of high-quality interactive exhibitions, family entertainment and live stage productions, received the global touring rights to Barbie Live! from Mattel in 2012 and has worked for almost two years to bring this vision to reality.
“Together
with Mattel we have put an incredibly talented team together which
created an unforgettable show for Barbie fans around the world,”
says Christoph Rahofer, President and CEO of EMS Entertainment.
“Barbie
LIVE!
will give fans the opportunity to engage with the Barbie brand while
spending time with their families and friends making memories that
will last beyond the stage.”
From
captivating and glamorous costumes, to spectacular lighting and set
designs, Barbie
LIVE!
will deliver fans a one-of-a-kind production experience featuring the
world’s favorite doll – Barbie!
“Barbie
LIVE!
will delight generations of Barbie fans and will leave the audience
feeling entertained and inspired,” said Lori Pantel, Vice
President, Barbie Global Marketing. “EMS Entertainment has brought
together an experienced, industry-leading creative team and brilliant
cast to bring this fantastic story to life in a fun and magical way.”
With
a talented cast of 19 singers and dancers, dazzling costumes,
energetic songs and awe-inspiring sets, Barbie
LIVE!
is a must-see for musical fans of all ages.
Tickets
for Barbie™
LIVE! is
now available
in all SM TICKETS outlets located in all SM Cinema ticket booths. For
schedule and ticket information, visit www.smtickets.com or call 470
2222.
Barbie™
LIVE! is
promoted in the Philippines by Vivre Fort Entertainment and Happy
Junior Productions. In cooperation with Mall of Asia Arena, SM Cinema
e-PLUS Tap to Pay, Richprime Global Inc., Toy Kingdom, Barbie Store
Philippines, myDSL, LG, Astroplus, VISA, Intercontinental Manila,
ABS-CBN, Studio 23, Velvet, Lifestyle Network, Fox International
Channels, ABS-CBN Publishing, Businessworld, Philippine Star and
105.1 Crossover.
About
Barbie LIVE!
Barbie
LIVE!
is set on a Hollywood sound stage and follows Barbie and her best
friend / co-star Teresa on the set of their new movie. When Teresa
starts to doubt herself and her theatrical abilities, Barbie
leverages lessons from her past taught in her popular DVD’s - Swan
Lake, Princess and the Popstar, and Mariposa & Fairy Princess to
teach Teresa (and the audience) to be confident, believe in yourself
and embrace the power of friendship. Barbie
LIVE!
features recognizable popular songs from the animated Mattel hit
movies, as well as new music from distinguished producer, Robbie
Roth.
About
the Barbie LIVE! Creative Team:
Director
and Choreographer, Kobi Rozenfeld, brings his reputation and global
experience as one of the world’s most innovative choreographers and
creative expertise to Barbie LIVE! From Beyoncé to Britney Spears,
Rozenfeld brings a tangible energy and unique style to the stage.
Rozenfeld’s
associate choreographer and assistant director, Kelly Allen has also
contributed her performance style and skill to the production. As a
respected & accomplished artist in the US, Allen performs and
assists Rozenfeld and the multi-Emmy Award winning Marguerite
Derricks, as well as Jennifer Hamilton, Alex Little, JT Horenstein,
Chucky Klapow, Zach Woodlee.
The
creative team also includes: Author/Scriptwriter Diane Rodriguez
(Obie Award winning multi-disciplinary theatre artist), Scenic Design
by award-winning Stanley A. Meyer (Broadway set designer for Beauty
and the Beast), Broadway Musical Director and Composer, Robbie Roth
(Composer and music director for Flashdance); Award-winning Lighting
Designer Jesse Blevins and Peter Morse (Lighting designer for New
Kids on the Block, Lenny Kravitz, Barbara Streisand, Michael Jackson
and many more); Costume Design by Aviad Arik Herman (Designer for
Miss Universe events); Sound Design by Kai Harada.
About
Mattel:
Mattel,
Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the
design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The
Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®,
the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®,
Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Hot Wheels® RC, as well
as Fisher-Price® brands, including Thomas & Friends®, Little
People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired
toy lines. In 2012, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's
"100 Best Companies to Work For" for the fifth year in a
row. Mattel also is ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's
"100 Best Corporate Citizens." With worldwide headquarters
in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 28,000 people in
43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150
nations. At Mattel, we are "Creating the Future of Play."
Follow Mattel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattel
About
EMS:
EMS
is the leading global creator of world-renowned interactive
exhibitions, family entertainment and live stage productions. Each
year, millions of people experience EMS productions throughout
Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The EMS
portfolio includes Barbie™: The Dreamhouse Experience, CSI: The
Experience®, Star Trek™: The Exhibition, Leonardo DaVinci – Man
| Inventor | Genius, Terracotta Army, Dinosours - LIVE!, 1000 years
of INCA gold and many more through partnerships with Mattel, CBS,
20th Century Fox and others. www.ems-entertainment.com.
BARBIE
and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used
under license from, Mattel, Inc. ©2013 Mattel. All Rights
Reserved.
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