YO GABBA GABBA! Announces 60 City North American Tour and Solidifies YO GABBA
GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY! Partnership With Habitat for
Humanity
Advance Tickets For American Express® Cardmembers Go On-Sale Thursday, May 20 $1 From Every Ticket Sold To Benefit Habitat for Humanity Local Affiliate In Each Tour City </pre> <p><span class="xn-location">MIAMI</span>, <span class="xn-chron">May 19</span> /CNW/ -- Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour debut, a headlining performance at The White House, a critically-acclaimed, chart-topping album, and an appearance at Coachella that garnered rave reviews from spectators and media alike, DJ <span class="xn-person">Lance Rock</span> and the cast of YO GABBA GABBA! are heading back on the road with YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY! to play to enthusiastic fans on a 60-city tour across <span class="xn-location">North America</span>. Today's hottest live show for families will make stops at top theaters, arenas and amphitheaters throughout <span class="xn-location">North America</span>, starting <span class="xn-chron">August 27</span> in Bethel, NY and ending in <span class="xn-location">Dallas</span>, TX on <span class="xn-chron">December 12</span>. YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY! is produced by S2BN Entertainment in association with Wildbrain Entertainment and The Magic Store.</p> <p/> <p>To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: <a href="http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/wildbrain/44243/">http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/wildbrain/44243/</a></p> <pre> (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100519/MM07102LOGO ) </pre> <p>Champions on the stage and in the community, the Gabba Gang will participate in various service projects aimed at building homes and hope in the cities they visit during their four month journey across <span class="xn-location">North America</span>. In addition, <span class="xn-money">$1</span> from every ticket sold during the 2010 YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY North American tour will be donated to the Habitat for Humanity local affiliate in each tour city to further their homebuilding efforts.</p> <p/> <p>Pre-sale tickets are available to American Express Cardmembers starting <span class="xn-chron">Thursday, May 20</span>. A special GabbaTix pre-sale offer for members of the Gabba community will begin on <span class="xn-chron">Wednesday, May 26</span> at <span class="xn-chron">10 a.m.</span> VIP packages with premium tickets and meet and greets will also be available. For complete tour, ticket, and VIP package information, visit <a href="http://www.yogabbagabbalive.com">www.yogabbagabbalive.com</a>. Children under one year of age will be admitted free to sit on a parent's lap.</p> <p/> <p>To celebrate the North American tour and partnership, DJ <span class="xn-person">Lance Rock</span> and friends are inviting fans and Habitat for Humanity families to a dance party at Brooklyn Bowl on Thursday May, 20.</p> <p/> <p>The state-of-the-art production features music, singing, dancing and animation. The show is an interactive experience that offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life. Joining the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with "Biz's Beat of the Day". Special guests will join the party on stage for the Super Music Friends Show and Dancey Dance segments.</p> <p/> <p>Released in October, 2009, YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 1 topped kids and overall music charts at iTunes (#1 kids album), Amazon (top 5 kids album) and Target sales, which reached more than 40,000 copies in only 6 months since its release. YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME was picked as one of 2009's top holiday gifts for toddlers by both PARENTS magazine and the popular Mom web destination MomLogic.com. YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 2 will be released on iTunes and will hit shelves nationwide this September.</p> <p> </p> <pre> DATE CITY VENUE ON SALE Friday, August 27, 2010 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods May 22, 2010 Saturday, August 28, 2010 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live June 4, 2010 Sunday, August 29, Philadelphia, Mann Center for the 2010 PA Performing Arts June 4, 2010 Tuesday, August 31, Meadowbrook US Cellular 2010 Gilford, NH Pavilion May 28, 2010 Thursday, September 02, 2010 Albany, NY Times Union Center June 5, 2010 Friday, September 03, 2010 Buffalo, NY Artpark June 5, 2010 Saturday, September 04, 2010 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre May 27, 2010 Sunday, September 05, 2010 Montreal, QC Place des Arts June 5, 2010 Wednesday, September 08, 2010 Edmonton, AL Northern Jubilee June 5, 2010 Thursday, September 09, 2010 Calgary, AL Southern Jubilee June 5, 2010 Saturday, September 11, 2010 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre June 5, 2010 Sunday, September 12, 2010 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre June 5, 2010 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Regina, SK Brandt Centre June 5, 2010 Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre Theatre June 5, 2010 Saturday, September 18, 2010 London, ON John Labatt Centre May 27, 2010 Sunday, September 19, 2010 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place May 27, 2010 Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Rochester, NY Auditorium Theatre June 5, 2010 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Burlington, VT Flynn Theatre May 28, 2010 Friday, September 24, 2010 Portland, ME Merrill Auditorium June 4, 2010 Saturday, September 25, 2010 Boston, MA Wang Theatre June 4, 2010 Sunday, September 26, 2010 Boston, MA Wang Theatre June 4, 2010 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Providence, RI Providence PAC June 5, 2010 Wednesday, September Wallingford, 29, 2010 CT Oakdale Theatre June 4, 2010 Thursday, September Benedum Center for the 30, 2010 Pittsburgh, PA Performing Arts June 4, 2010 Saturday, October 02, 2010 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall June 4, 2010 Sunday, October 03, 2010 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall June 4, 2010 Tuesday, October 05, 2010 Hershey, PA Hershey Theater June 4, 2010 Wednesday, October 06, State Theatre at 2010 Cleveland, OH PlayhouseSquare June 4, 2010 Friday, October 08, 2010 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre June 4, 2010 Saturday, October 09, 2010 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre June 4, 2010 Sunday, October 10, 2010 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre June 4, 2010 Monday, October 11, 2010 Louisville, KY The Palace Theatre June 9, 2010 Wednesday, October 13, Indianapolis, 2010 IN Murat Theatre June 5, 2010 Friday, October 15, 2010 Richmond, VA Landmark Theater June 4, 2010 Saturday, October 16, 2010 Greensboro, NC War Memorial Auditorium June 4, 2010 Sunday, October 17, 2010 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium June 4, 2010 Tuesday, October 19, Chattanooga, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial 2010 TN Auditorium June 4, 2010 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center June 4, 2010 Thursday, October 21, 2010 Nashville, TN Jackson Hall - Tennessee PAC June 4, 2010 Saturday, October 23, June 18, 2010 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre 2010 Sunday, October 24, June 18, 2010 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre 2010 Wednesday, October 27, Jacksonville, Moran Theatre at Times Union 2010 FL Center June 4, 2010 Friday, October 29, 2010 Kissimmee, FL Silver Spurs Arena June 7, 2010 Saturday, October 30, 2010 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum June 5, 2010 Sunday, October 31, June 18, 2010 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena 2010 Tuesday, November 02, 2010 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium June 4, 2010 Wednesday, November 03, 2010 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre June 4, 2010 Friday, November 05, June 26, 2010 Tulsa, OK BOK Center 2010 Saturday, November 06, Kansas City, 2010 MO The Midland June 4, 2010 Sunday, November 07, 2010 Denver, CO 1st Bank Center June 5, 2010 Tuesday, November 09, Salt Lake 2010 City, UT The E Center June 5, 2010 Friday, November 12, 2010 Spokane, WA INB Performing Arts Center June 5, 2010 Saturday, November 13, 2010 Seattle, WA Tacoma Dome June 5, 2010 Sunday, November 14, 2010 Portland, OR Memorial Coliseum June 5, 2010 Monday, November 15, 2010 Eugene, OR Hult Center June 5, 2010 Thursday, November 18, 2010 Sacramento, CA Memorial Auditorium June 4, 2010 Saturday, November 20, San Francisco, 2010 CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium June 4, 2010 Sunday, November 21, San Francisco, 2010 CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium June 4, 2010 Friday, November 26, Los Angeles, 2010 CA Nokia Theater June 4, 2010 Saturday, November 27, Los Angeles, 2010 CA Nokia Theater June 4, 2010 Sunday, November 28, 2010 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena June 4, 2010 Saturday, December 04, 2010 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theater June 7, 2010 Sunday, December 05, 2010 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theater June 7, 2010 Tuesday, December 07, 2010 El Paso, TX Abraham Chavez Theater June 4, 2010 Thursday, December 09, San Antonio, 2010 TX Freeman Coliseum June 4, 2010 Friday, December 10, 2010 Houston, TX Hobby Center June 4, 2010 Saturday, December 11, 2010 Austin, TX Cedar Park Center June 4, 2010 Sunday, December 12, 2010 Dallas, TX Dr Pepper Arena June 4, 2010 Dates, venues and ticket prices are subject to change. </pre> <p>Press materials available at: FTP site: <a href="ftp://s2bnent.com">ftp://s2bnent.com</a> Username: yggpress Password: YGGPr3ss1</p> <pre> Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yo-Gabba-Gabba/42220833615 Twitter: http://twitter.com/yogabbagabba About S2BN Entertainment: </pre> <p>S2BN Entertainment is a diversified international family show and event entertainment company specializing in the acquisition, development and production of high caliber touring exhibitions, unique live music tours and events, theatrical performances, and consumer and multimedia product offerings. Our experienced management team executes activities across all types of global venues - from stadiums to theaters. S2BN Entertainment delivers extraordinary experiences for our clients and our customers.</p> <pre> About Wildbrain Entertainment: </pre> <p>Wildbrain Entertainment is an award-winning entertainment company and one of the world's foremost producers of animation. The studio develops and produces television, motion pictures, short-form programming, commercial content and licensed merchandise. Wildbrain has produced an exceptional slate of programming, including the critically acclaimed television series Yo Gabba Gabba! (Nick Jr.) and live touring show, Yo Gabba Gabba!: There's A Party in My City, which is produced by S2BN, Wildbrain Entertainment and The Magic Store; The <span class="xn-person">Ricky Gervais</span> Show (HBO) and the hit Disney series, Higglytown Heroes. Wildbrain and its creative team have won top industry awards. In film, the studio won an Annie for its computer graphics short film, Hubert's Brain. Wildbrain has received Clios, Addys, BDA Awards and Annies for their commercial work, reinvigorating classic brands for leading companies including The Coca-Cola Company, Honda, Kraft and Nike and has gained national attention for their animation work on behalf of Esurance, Ubisoft and Virgin America. Some upcoming television and short-form projects include Bubble Guppies, an animated series for Nick Jr., The Hard Times of RJ Berger, a series for MTV and Team Smithereen, the short-form stunt puppet show from <span class="xn-person">Dan Clark</span>. Wildbrain's sister company, Kidrobot, creates limited edition toys, clothing, artwork and books, with stores in <span class="xn-location">New York City</span>, <span class="xn-location">Los Angeles</span>, <span class="xn-location">San Francisco</span> and <span class="xn-location">Miami</span>. Wildbrain is based in <span class="xn-location">Los Angeles</span>, CA.</p> <pre> YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY!: </pre> <p>Yo Gabba Gabba! currently ranks as one of the most popular series on television and stage, with a broad appeal among preschoolers, parents, teens and adults. W!LDBRAIN Entertainment, The Magic Store and S2BN Entertainment brought the groundbreaking series to the stage with the launch of YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY in November, 2009 to sold-out shows in major cities. <span class="xn-person">Christian Jacobs</span> and <span class="xn-person">Scott Schultz</span> are the co-creators of YO GABBA GABBA! Yo Gabba Gabba!, now in its third season in the U.S., is produced by W!LDBRAIN Entertainment and The Magic Store. Yo Gabba Gabba! airs 7 days a week on Nick Jr. and in several major international territories, including <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>, <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>, <span class="xn-location">Israel</span>, Latin America, <span class="xn-location">New Zealand</span>, <span class="xn-location">South Africa</span> and the U.K. YO GABBA GABBA! infuses retro-style and beat-driven music to teach simple life lessons through music. The series and the live show star DJ <span class="xn-person">Lance Rock</span> and a cast of colorful characters, including Brobee, the little green one, Foofa, the pink flower bubble, Muno, the red Cyclops, Toodee, the blue cat-dragon and Plex, the yellow robot. Today's most popular names in movies, television, music and sports flock to YO GABBA GABBA!. Fred Armisen, Erykah Badu, <span class="xn-person">Jack Black</span>, Anthony Bourdain, Devo, <span class="xn-person">Rachel Dratch</span>, Rob Dyrdek, Flaming Lips, Melora Hardin, <span class="xn-person">Tony Hawk</span>, The Killers, <span class="xn-person">Angela Kinsey</span>, <span class="xn-person">Solange Knowles</span>, Biz Markie, Jack McBrayer, MGMT, Mos Def, Mark Mothersbaugh, The Roots, <span class="xn-person">Andy Samberg</span>, Amy Sedaris, The Shins, <span class="xn-person">Sarah Silverman</span>, Amare Stoudemire, The Ting Tings, Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, <span class="xn-person">Elijah Wood</span> and Weird Al Yankovic, among others, guest star. Celebrity guests who performed during the live tour kick-off shows include Devenda Banhart, Cold War Kids, <span class="xn-person">Matt Costa</span>, DMC (Run DMC), Snoop Dogg, Jon Heder, Talib Kweli, Mix Master Mike, Kid Sister, <span class="xn-person">Keri Russell</span> and more, while <span class="xn-person">Christina Aguilera</span>, <span class="xn-person">Jason Bateman</span>, <span class="xn-person">Travis Barker</span>, <span class="xn-person">Brendan Fraser</span>, Heidi Klum, <span class="xn-person">Chris Noth</span>, <span class="xn-person">Brooke Shields</span> and <span class="xn-person">Dennis Quaid</span> attended the live shows with their families. Visit <a href="http://www.yogabbagabba.com">www.yogabbagabba.com</a> and <a href="http://www.yogabbagabbalive.com">www.yogabbagabbalive.com</a>.</p> <pre> About Habitat for Humanity: </pre> <p>Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat welcomes to its work people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 350,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.75 million people.</p> <pre> About Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity (HFHFH): </pre> <p>HFHFH is the entertainment industry partnership with Habitat for Humanity that encourages the creative community to support Habitat for Humanity's goal of eliminating substandard housing worldwide. HFHFH works with talent and industry leaders who support the organization through donations, volunteer hours and advocacy. Thousands of volunteers from the entertainment industry have helped build homes in the <span class="xn-location">United States</span> and around the world.</p> <pre> Contact: S2BN Entertainment: Caren Bell 305-604-8071 / [email protected] Rogers & Cowan: Caitlin McNamara: 212-445-8232 / [email protected] W!LDBRAIN Entertainment: Kelly Kimball 310-271-1400 / [email protected]
For further information: S2BN Entertainment: Caren Bell, +1-305-604-8071, [email protected]; Rogers & Cowan: Caitlin McNamara, +1-212-445-8232, [email protected]; W!LDBRAIN Entertainment: Kelly Kimball, +1-310-271-1400, [email protected] Web Site: http://www.yogabbagabba.com
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