Actress Wins Coveted Role to Bring Barbie(TM) to Life Onstage for the First Time Ever in Live, Touring Stage Show ``Barbie(TM) Live in Fairytopia(TM)''.EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif. -- Mattel and Live Nation today announced that actress Erin Elizabeth Coors has been cast as the lead role of Barbie(TM) in the elaborate stage production of "Barbie(TM) Live in Fairytopia(TM)." Coors, a Cincinnati, Ohio-native, will bring Barbie(TM) to life onstage for the first time ever in a touring live, theatrical stage show opening on April 1 in Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. , at The Palace, and then touring to approximately 80 cities across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. throughout the next two years. "Growing up, I loved Barbie(R)," said Coors. "To be the first ever actress to portray Barbie(R) in a national touring stage production is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not only am I excited to work with a very talented production team, but I'm very much looking forward to meeting other Barbie(R) fans across the U.S." A Kent State University graduate with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Coors has a degree in voice and dance with an emphasis on acting. Performing since the eighth grade, the highly experienced actress is a Mezzo mez·zo n. pl. mez·zos A mezzo-soprano. mezzo Adverb Music moderately; quite: mezzo-forte Noun pl -zos Soprano and has a strong commitment to entertaining. A self-proclaimed "Barbie(R) fan," Coors has a collection of Barbie(R) dolls stored at home and she has a wealth of knowledge about Barbie(R) doll's history and trivia. "Erin is a truly gifted actress - she has a beautiful voice, is a very experienced dancer and she has a magnetic stage persona that perfectly brings Barbie(R) to life," said director Eric Schaeffer. "We are incredibly lucky to have her for the live show, and I know audiences will be dazzled by her performance." Inspired by the highly successful March 2005 direct-to-video movie "Barbie(TM) Fairytopia(TM)," the magical theatrical production Noun 1. theatrical production - the production of a drama on the stage staging production - a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television; "have you seen the new production of Hamlet?" will enchant family audiences with beautiful costumes, exquisite backdrops and special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. -- including awe-inspiring flying fairies. Acclaimed director Schaeffer and Tony-nominated costume designer Gregg Barnes lead the high-caliber production team, and a musical score featuring original songs will heighten the show's excitement and fantasy. "Barbie(TM) Live in Fairytopia!(TM)" builds on the success of Barbie(R) Entertainment's six chart-topping Barbie(TM) films and casts Barbie(TM) as Elina(TM) in a magical land Magical Land is a fantasy MMORPG created by Shanda of China. Magical Land is the last game of Shanda's trilogy, "The Genesis Of The Century," with The World of Legend as their first and The Age as their second. of enchanting adventures. Additional photos of Erin Coors, please contact Lauren.Dougherty@mattel.com or jtellem@tellem.com. About "Barbie(TM) Live in Fairytopia(TM)" The wonderful world of Fairytopia (TM) comes to life onstage for the first time ever in "Barbie(TM) Live in Fairytopia(TM)." Barbie(TM), starring as Elina(TM), a beautiful flower fairy who longs to have wings, embarks on a musical adventure to save her beloved fairy land. Traveling on the back of a colorful butterfly to magical places, she meets new people who test her courage and teach her the value of true friendship. Families will be enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. by Barbie(TM) and all of her friends from the movie as they sing, dance and fly through the air! Can a wingless fairy save all of Fairytopia(TM)? Don't miss "Barbie(TM) Live in Fairytopia(TM)." About Mattel Mattel, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie(R), the most popular fashion doll Fashion dolls are dolls designed to be dressed and redressed to reflect fashion trends or occasionally fantasy play. The dolls are typically plastic or vinyl, and are manufactured both as toys and as collectibles. They are enjoyed by many age groups. ever introduced. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Hot Wheels Hot Wheels is a brand of die cast toy car, introduced by American toymaker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Johnny Lightning and Matchbox until 1996, when Mattel acquired rights to the Matchbox brand from Tyco. (R), Matchbox(R), American Girl American Girl, may refer to:
R/C Reinforced Concrete R/C Rate of Climb , as well as Fisher-Price brands (www.fisher-price.com), including Little People(R), Rescue Heroes(R), Power Wheels The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. (R) and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 25,000 people in 42 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world. The Mattel vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow. About LIVE NATION Live Nation (Producer) is a leading live content and distribution company focused on creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and audiences. Live Nation owns, operates or has booking rights for 150 venues worldwide and promoted or produced over 20,000 events in 2005. Current producing credits include: The Producers, Hairspray, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Spamalot on Broadway, and an all-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Live Nation's Theatrical Division also produces a wide variety of live family entertainment stage shows, including current national tours of Dora The Explorer Dora the Explorer is an animated television series that is carried on the Nickelodeon cable television network. A pilot episode for the series aired in 1999, and Dora the Explorer became a regular series in 2000. Live! in addition to Barbie Live in Fairytopia! The Theatrical Division also presents Broadway Across America, www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, an annual subscription series of top Broadway shows and theatrical entertainment in more than 50 markets across North America. Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. , trading under the symbol "LYV LYV Lutheran Youth of Victoria (Australia) ." More information about Live Nation and its businesses is available at www.LiveNation.com. BARBIE, FAIRYTOPIA and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel, Inc. (C) 2006 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"BARBIE(TM) LIVE IN FAIRYTOPIA!(TM)"
ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
APRIL 1-2 COLUMBUS, OH THE PALACE
APRIL 5-9 DETROIT, MI THE FOX
APRIL 11-15 CHICAGO, IL THE AUDITORIUM
APRIL 18-23 BOSTON, MA THE WANG
APRIL 25-26 MUNCIE, IN EMMONS AUD
APRIL 28-30 WALLINGFORD, CT OAKDALE
MAY 2-3 ERIE, PA WARNER THEATRE
MAY 5-7 BUFFALO, NY SHEA'S BUFFALO
MAY 9-10 FT. WAYNE, IN EMBASSY THEATRE
MAY 12-14 MEMPHIS, TN THE ORPHEUM
MAY 16-17 SPRINGFIELD, MO HAMMONS PAC
MAY 19-21 MILWAUKEE, WI MARCUS PAC
MAY 31 - JUNE 4 BALTIMORE, MD NEW HIPPODROME
JUNE 6-7 KNOXVILLE, TN CIVIC AUDITORIUM
JUNE 9-11 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL BROWARD PAC
JUNE 13-14 MELBOURNE, FL MAXWELL KING CTR
JUNE 16-18 TAMPA, FL TAMPA BAY PAC
JUNE 21-25 WASHINGTON, DC THE WARNER
JULY 11-12 RICHMOND, VA THE LANDMARK
JULY 14-16 NORFOLK, VA CHRYSLER HALL
JULY 18-19 DAYTON, OH SCHUSTER THEATRE
JULY 21-23 CINCINNATI, OH THE ARONOFF
JULY 25-26 PEORIA, IL CIVIC CTR
JULY 28-30 CLEVELAND, OH THE PALACE
AUGUST 1-2 LITTLE ROCK, AR ROBINSON AUD
AUGUST 4-6 LOUISVILLE, KY THE PALACE
AUGUST 8-13 FT. WORTH, TX BASS HALL
AUGUST 15-20 LOS ANGELES, CA KODAK THEATER
AUGUST 22-23 FRESNO, CA SAROYAN
AUGUST 25-27 SAN DIEGO, CA CIVIC CENTER
AUGUST 30 - SEPT 3 SACRAMENTO, CA COMMUNITY CENTER
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