``VeggieTales -- Live On Stage!'' at the Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre; How Does a Cucumber Dance Without Legs?Lifestyle/Entertainment Editors & Theater/Religion Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2002 Based on the best-selling "VeggieTales(R)" video series, Bob the Tomato Bob the Tomato is a computer-animated character in the animated series VeggieTales by Big Idea Productions. Bob and co-star, Larry the Cucumber, are the frontveggies for the series. , Larry the Cucumber Larry the Cucumber is a green cucumber character in the animated series, VeggieTales, by Big Idea Productions. Larry and co-star, Bob the Tomato, are the frontveggies for the series. and the rest of the Veggie cast bring their zany antics to the stage with "VeggieTales -- Live On Stage!" The national tour will be appearing at the Fabulous Fox Theatre May 23-26, for eight performances, and is produced by Big Idea Productions of Chicago, and Clear Channel Entertainment's Family Division (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CCU CCU abbr. 1. coronary care unit 2. critical care unit CCU critical care unit. CCU Critical care unit, see there ). Big Idea Productions, Inc. was created by Mike Nawrocki (Co-Writer & Creator) and Phil Vischer (CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. ), from inauspicious in·aus·pi·cious adj. Not favorable; not auspicious. in  aus·pi beginnings in a spare bedroom. The company has grown to 175 employees who have produced 13 videos that have sold more than 25 million copies -- all in a few short years. Big Idea's "VeggieTales" has made its mark in the family entertainment industry with a simple formula: wildly entertaining stories that teach timeless values from the Bible. Kids and parents alike adore the wacky humor, infectious music and loveable love·a·ble adj. Variant of lovable. Adj. 1. loveable - having characteristics that attract love or affection; "a mischievous but lovable child" lovable characters. "Our videos are intended to help parents teach values to their kids in a slightly offbeat, wacky way," says Phil Vischer, founder, CEO and chief creative officer of Big Idea Productions. Adding, "The `VeggieTales Live!' tour gives us the opportunity to bring this concept to life on stage." After amassing sales of more than 25 million videos as the number one selling kids' direct-to-video series, consistent critical acclaim, major character licensing agreements, the release of their first feature film "Jonah," in October and a dedicated demographic that spans preschool to adults, "VeggieTales'" creators are looking to have the same success with the live show. In "VeggieTales Live!," Bob, Larry and other favorite characters like Junior Asparagus and French Peas, Jean Claude and Phillipe, recreate the best-selling video "Dave and the Giant Pickle Dave and the Giant Pickle is the fifth episode in the VeggieTales animated series. It was released in 1996. Subtitled "A Lesson in Self-Esteem", it sends the message that with God's help humans can accomplish anything we set our minds to. ," a unique retelling of David vs. Goliath. The Veggies play the roles of David, Goliath, the Israelites and Philistines. Amazing set design, unusual costumes (the characters don't have arms or legs), lively musical numbers and Monty Python inspired humor make the show appealing for kids and adults. Seats are available through Ticketmaster (404)249-6400 or www.TicketMaster.com for $14.50-$24.50 with showtimes: Thursday, May 23 at 7:00pm; Friday, May 24 at 7:00pm; Saturday, May 25 at 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:00pm and Sunday, May 26 at 2:00pm & 5:00pm. More information is available at www.bigidea.com/events/live/. For an online press kit and PHOTOS, go to http://www.lobelinepr.com/veggie/. |
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