Koba Entertainment proudly welcomes the newest addition to its family of touring musicals - Max & Ruby: Bunny Party! Â After a sold-out tour across western Canadian cities, Max and Ruby are set to make their way east to over 20 cities this coming March.
It’s a surprise party for someone special, and bunny siblings Max and Ruby have a-million-and-one things to do before the big event. Join in the fun as they embark on a musical bus ride to East Bunnyhop General Store, where they deliberate on what to buy for the Super Duper Special Birthday Guest. Max & Ruby never quite want the same thing and their plans always collide - with hilarious results!
Back at home, Louise arrives with her beauty kit and everyone gets a makeover - even Max! When everything is all set for the party, Ruby discovers some uninvited guests including an engaging Robot, a giant Spider, and an adorable Slug.
Who could the mystery guest be? Find out by joining Max & Ruby in this lively theatrical production adorned with exquisite costuming, rich colorful sets, and original songs that will have the whole audience singing and hopping along. Celebrate the universal nature of sibling relationships with Max & Ruby: Bunny Party!
About Max & Ruby Live! On Stage
Max & Ruby: Bunny Party is a brand new live show by Koba Entertainment, the producers behind other memorable theatrical productions including The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure and Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon. Conceived and directed by Patti Caplette, this 90-minute event is the creative collaboration of a dynamic team of artists including Juno Award winner Norman Foote (music and lyrics), Beth Kates (scenic design), Anne Armit (costume design), and Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet wardrobe department.
Max & Ruby originated as an enchanting book series by Rosemary Wells and has sold over 3 million books worldwide. Max & Ruby started on television in 2002. Max & Ruby’s playful high jinks are enjoyed by children around the world including Canada, U.S., Finland, France and Sweden.
Max & Ruby: Bunny Party
Eastern Canadian Tour Dates
March 12 - Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Place - 1:00PM - $28.50, $25.50
March 13 - Guelph, ON - River Run Centre - 1:00PM - $26.50
March 15 - Sarnia, ON - Imperial Theatre - 6:30PM - $26.50
March 16 - Mississauga, ON - Living Arts Centre - 1:00PM - $36.00, $31.00, $26.00 - On Sale Now
March 19 - Charlottetown, PE - Confederation Centre - 4:00PM - $27.00, $20.00 - On Sale Now
March 20 - Halifax, NS - Rebecca Cohn Theatre - 1:00PM - Contact theatre for ticket information
March 24 - Grand Falls, NL - Arts & Culture Centre - 6:30PM - $26.50 - On Sale Jan 20
March 26 - St. John’s, NL - Holy Heart Theatre - 1:00PM - Contact theatre for ticket information
March 27 - Gander, NL - Arts & Culture Centre - 1:00PM - $26.50 - On Sale Jan 20
March 31 - Sydney, NS - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - 6:30PM - Contact theatre for ticket information
Paquin Entertainment Group is one of Canada’s premier entertainment companies with offices operating out of Winnipeg and Toronto. While artist management and concert promotion spurred the beginning of the business, Founder/CEO Gilles Paquin’s vision was infinite. Today, he continues to push the Company to expand, evolve and diversify. Paquin Entertainment Group’s portfolio holds over 25 years of global experience ranging from agency, artist management, corporate consulting and theatre/film.
Striving to not only support the arts, but also create art, Koba Entertainment was established in 2004 and in six years it has become the leading producer of family musical productions. At the creative helm of Koba Entertainment is Producing Artistic Director Patti Caplette. The Company’s live theatrical spectacles have captivated audiences around the world in over 165 North American cities, 6 countries and 3 continents.
Paquin Entertainment Group remains deeply focused on artist representation. Its agency division, led by President Julien Paquin, proudly represents over 150 artists including Randy Bachman, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Bachman & Turner, K’NAAN, Tegan & Sara, Serena Ryder, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Classic Albums Live, Bowfire, as well as family favourites such as The Backyardigans, Max & Ruby and Toopy & Binoo.
Koba Entertainment proudly welcomes the newest addition to its family of touring musicals –
Max & Ruby: Bunny Party!
It’s a big day for someone special. Bunny siblings Max and Ruby have a-million-and-one things to do before the very exciting event; they embark on a musical bus ride to find the greatest present in the world before coming home to undergo an unpredictable make-over just for this happy occasion.
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When will the guest of honour arrive? Who will it be? Join Max & Ruby as their special guest is revealed at the Bunny Party of the year! That’s right, if your child has a birthday in the same month that Max & Ruby are in your city, he or she could become the Super Duper Special Birthday Guest! You can win the opportunity for your child to join the singing and dancing on stage as the bunny siblings’ guest of honour! Tune in to your local radio station for details on how to enter.
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This fast-paced theatrical production will tour the nation and have the whole audience singing and hopping to original tunes. Western Canadian dates begin this fall and the Eastern tour dates will commence in Spring 2011.
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Max & Ruby: Bunny Partyis a brand new live show by Koba Entertainment, the producers behind other memorable theatrical productions including The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure and Doodlebops: Together Forever Tour. Conceived and directed by award-winner, Patti Caplette, this 90-minute event is the creative collaboration of a dynamic team of artists including Juno Award winner, Norman Foote (music and lyrics), Beth Kates (scenic design) and Anne Armit (costume design).
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Max & Ruby originated as an enchanting book series by Rosemary Wells, and has sold over 3 million books worldwide. Max & Ruby started on television in 2002. Max & Ruby’s playful high jinks are enjoyed by children around the world including Canada, U.S., Finland, France and Sweden.
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Max & Ruby: Bunny Party
Western Canadian Tour Dates
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Sept 7 – Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 9 – Nanaimo, BC – Port Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 11 – Surrey, BC – Bell Centre – 1:00PM
Sept 12 – Vancouver, BC – The Centre – 1:00PM
Sept 14 – Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Community Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 16 – Kamloops, BC – Sagebrush Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 18 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1:00PM
Sept 19 – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1:00PM
Sept 20 – Lethbridge, AB – Yates Memorial Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 22 – Medicine Hat, AB – Esplanade Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 24 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre – 4:00PM
A prominentproducer of original family musicals, Koba Entertainment has been captivating audiences throughout the world with celebrated characters from literature, television, and pop culture.Koba Entertainment productions have enchanted people of all ages in more than 165 North American cities, 12 countries and 4 continents. Production credits for young audiences include: The Backyardigans, The Doodlebops, Franklin, Big Comfy Couch, Little Bear, and Caillou.
About Paquin Entertainment Group
A diversified entertainment company, Paquin Entertainment Group is comprised of four divisions: agency, management, special events, and film and television, catering to a local, national and international clientele. Paquin Entertainment represents acts including: Randy Bachman, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Corb Lund, Tegan & Sara, Jimmy Rankin, K’NAAN and Serena Ryder.Â
After taking Europe by storm, Franklin and the Adventures of the Noble Knights is coming home to sweep the nation in its inaugural Canadian tour! This brand new live musical theatre production by Koba Entertainment will lead audiences through the most heroic expedition that Franklin and his friends, Bear, Snail, Beaver, Fox, and Rabbit have ever embarked on.
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Franklin and the Adventures of the Noble Knights made its debut at the illustrious Grand Rex Theatre in Paris, France in the fall of 2008. After a run of 40 successful shows, Franklin has returned this fall to France once again for another 85 shows; this time with stops in Switzerland and Belgium. The success of the tour abroad has sparked excitement for the show in Canada and creators are thrilled to bring this compelling story about acceptance, compassion and friendship to families coast to coast.
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Franklin and the Adventures of the Noble Knightsboasts a team of award winning creators – Patti Caplette (director/co-writer/choreographer), Lawrence Mirkin (co-writer), Rebecca Hodgson (set designer) and Florence Kohiarty (composer/lyricist), and is inspired by the literary creation of Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark.
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Conceived over 25 years ago, Franklin the turtle is enjoyed by children and parents in over 50 countries and 30 languages. Over 60 million books are in print worldwide and a successful television series that has been on air for over 15 years currently airs on top networks like TF1 in France, Treehouse in Canada and Nick Jr. in the U.S.
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Franklin and the Adventures of the Noble Knights Canadian Tour Dates
More shows to be announced soon!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Centre in the Square, Kitchener, ON, 4:00 p.m. Tickets: $27.50, $24.50, $21.50 On Sale Date: Friday, November 20, 2009 Box Office: 519-578-5660
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Sunday, March 7, 2010 Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville, ON, 1:00 PM Tickets: $24.50 On Sale Date: Friday, November 20, 2009 Box Office: 613-342-7122
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Confederation Centre, Charlottetown, PE, 3:00PM Tickets: $25.00 Currently on sale Box Office: 1-800-565-0278Â
Thursday, March 11, 2010 Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB, 3:30 PM Tickets: $24.50 On Sale Date: Friday, November 20, 2009 Box Office: 506-674-4128
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax, NS, 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Tickets: $25.00 On Sale Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 Box Office:1-800-874-1669
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Sunday, March 14, 2010 Capitol Theatre, Moncton, NB, 1:00 PM Tickets: $24.50 On Sale Date: Friday, November 20, 2009 Box Office: 506-383-6260Â
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 The Playhouse, Fredericton, NB, 3:30 PM Tickets: $24.50 On Sale Date: Friday, November 20, 2009 Box Office: 506-459-6220
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Sunday, March 28, 2010 Hamilton Place, Hamilton, ON, 1:00 PM Tickets: $25.50, $23.50 On Sale Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
