SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment announced today the premiere of “Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation,” an original live musical show featuring the characters the "Madagascar" franchise, at two of the company’s parks.
Madagascar is one of the most successful CG animated movie franchises of all time, grossing more than $1.8 billion at the worldwide box office. The 20-minute musical show follows the antics of Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo, King Julien, Mort and the Penguins during a vacation adventure. The show will feature rock/pop music performed by a live band and include both classic and original songs. The characters also will conduct meet and greets with park guests. Additionally, special co-branded merchandise exclusive to the parks, will be available. The new show “Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation” premieres in the following locations: Busch Gardens Tampa® May 18, 2013. SeaWorld San Diego June 15, 2013. The company also has the opportunity to expand the show to other parks in the SeaWorld family in the future. “Audiences around the world have embraced the characters of Madagascar, and SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks are the ideal places for families to enjoy this immersive live entertainment experience,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Head of Worldwide Licensing & Consumer Products, Kerry Phelan. “The entire creative team behind this uniquely original version of “Madagascar Live!” has done an impressive job of translating the beloved world from screen to stage, bringing it to life for young park guests and family audiences alike.” “Our parks both entertain and inspire guests to care about animals,” said Scott Helmstedter, Chief Creative Officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “Likewise, the Madagascar movies also inspire animal lovers, but in a different way with their inimitable charm and humor. We welcome these characters to our family with open arms and look forward to working with DreamWorks Animation on this incredibly funny and engaging new show.” The show will be taking over the Stanleyville theater at Busch Gardens Tampa. The theater is currently an open air theater but will be enclosed and fitted with air conditioning to offer guests another place to keep cool in the Florida heat. Its expected that SeaWorld San Diego’s 4D theater will be used for their version of the show.
We'll have more coverage on this show as the Premiere dates come closer!
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