Ahoy! Dora the Explorer Live! Returns to the Stage in 2005 for Dora's Pirate Adventure!; Brand New National Tour Sets Sail to Theaters across North America.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Ahoy! 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. is setting sail with her brand new live musical voyage, Dora's Pirate Adventure Pirate Adventure was a text-based adventure program written by Scott Adams and his wife Alexis. Description Published by Adventure International and the second game of the series, this text-based adventure game was one of many adventure games created by Scott ! visiting 45 cities, starting January 27, 2005 in Louisville, KY. Presented by Nickelodeon Theatricals and Clear Channel Entertainment, Dora's Pirate Adventure! is based on the number one preschool show on commercial television. In the all new Dora's Pirate Adventure!, Dora, her best buddy Boots the Monkey, and the rest of their friends embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island Treasure Island search for buried treasure ignited by discovery of ancient map. [Br. Lit.: Treasure Island] See : Treasure . For the first time ever, the family-friendly stage show will feature Dora's cousin, Diego - a nature and science expert. The audience will help them navigate over Music Mountain, through silly Singing Bridge and help them confront the Pirate Piggies. Along the way, the audience will use their map-reading, counting, musical and Spanish-language skills to successfully help Dora reach the treasure. All ends happily onstage on·stage adj. Situated or taking place in the area of a stage that is visible to the audience. adv. In or into the area of a stage that is visible to the audience. Adj. 1. with a "yo-ho-ho!" Dora is a seven-year-old Latina heroine, whose adventures take place in an imaginative, tropical world filled with jungles, beaches and rainforests. Dora explores her world just as pre-schoolers do everyday. Both the TV and stage shows are designed to actively engage their audiences using a variety of learning techniques. Each step of their journey consists of a problem or puzzle that Dora and the audience must solve in order to move on to the next challenge. Dora is proudly bilingual and uses her knowledge of English and Spanish to communicate with her friends, overcome obstacles and reach her goals. Dora teaches Spanish words or phrases to the audience and then asks them to use them to solve a problem and forge ahead. "Dora the Explorer Live! continues to be a huge touring franchise for Nickelodeon Theatrical after two record breaking years on the road," says Stuart Rosenstein, Vice President, Viacom Recreation. "We are excited to bring the newest production 'Dora's Pirate Adventure!' to families across the country to see their favorite Nick Jr. character live in person." Featuring familiar songs, a captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. storyline Noun 1. storyline - the plot of a book or play or film plot line plot - the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.; "the characters were well drawn but the plot was banal" and all the characters children have come to love, Dora's Pirate Adventure! showcases cousin Diego, her friend Boots, special helper Backpack, Map, Swiper the Fox, Tico and Benny. "The unprecedented success of the first Dora the Explorer Live! is tremendously gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to our entire creative team," says Joanna Hagan, senior vice president - 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?" , Clear Channel Entertainment. "We are thrilled to have this award-winning team together again bringing theatrical magic to families across the country." Dora's Pirate Adventure! is directed by Gip Hoppe, who first worked with Nickelodeon and Clear Channel on Blue's Clues Blue's Clues is a children's show about a dog named Blue. It features live action one on one on paper-cutout animation. The series follows a dog named Blue through her everyday life, providing small children with fun and education. The show airs on both Nick Jr. and Noggin. Live! and Blue's Clues Live! - Blue's Birthday Party, as well as the first Dora the Explorer live production Search for the City of Lost Toys. Hoppe wrote and directed the Broadway play Jackie: An American Life. He is a founding member and co-artistic director of the Wellfleet Harbor Actor's Theatre. The production is designed by TONY nominees David Gallo (Scenic) and Gregg Barnes (Costumes). "Dora the Explorer" airs weekdays at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (all times ET/PT) on Nick Jr., a specially designed programming block for preschoolers airing weekdays on Nickelodeon from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Completely dedicated to preschoolers ages 2-5, Nick Jr.'s Emmy, Peabody and Parents' Choice Award-winning programs are curriculum based, fun and commercial free. At Nick Jr., kids play to learn with innovative, original shows created just for them. Nick Jr. shows, including "Dora the Explorer," can also be seen Saturdays on CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. (check local listings). The 2005 Dodge Caravan Not to be confused with the Nissan Caravan. The Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan are minivans manufactured by the Chrysler Group (DaimlerChrysler from 1998). and Crest Spinbrush are title sponsors. Bounty bounty, payment made by a government bounty, amount paid by a government for the achievement of certain economic or other goals. It often takes the form of a premium paid for the increased production or export of certain goods. and Pampers Pampers is a brand of disposable diaper (or nappy) marketed by Procter & Gamble worldwide. Product information Diapers Pampers Diapers come in sizes going all the way up to Size 7. are associate sponsors. For more information about Dora the Explorer Live! - Dora's Pirate Adventure!, log on to www.nickjr.com or www.cc.com. About Nickelodeon Nickelodeon, now in its 25th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 86 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for more than seven consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Viacom International, Inc. is a current subsidiary of Viacom (as was the case with Viacom's predecessor). It is the holding company for copyrights associated with Viacom's corporate website and its cable networks. Inc. About Clear Channel Entertainment Clear Channel Entertainment (producer) the world's leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide, a global leader in the out-of-home advertising Out-of-home advertising (also referred to as OOH) is essentially all type of advertising that reaches the consumer while he or she is outside the home. This is in contrast to broadcast, print, or internet advertising, which may be delivered to viewers out-of-home (e.g. industry. In 2003, 69 million people attended approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including: Live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; museum exhibitions; and specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. sports and motor sports events. Recent family producing credits include Blue's Clues Live, Scooby-Doo In Stagefright - Live on Stage, Rugrats - A Live Adventure, Arthur Live, All That Music & More Festival, and TEENICK Festival. In addition, Clear Channel Entertainment presents theatrical subscription seasons and individual presentations in 56 markets 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. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including nearly 100 in North America and more than 30 in Europe. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com. 2005 Dora the Explorer Live Tour Itinerary January 27 - 30 Louisville, KY Palace Theater February 2 - 3 Des Moines, IA Civic Center February 4 - 6 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Theatre February 8 - 9 Davenport, IA Adler Theatre February 11 - 13 Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Center February 16 - 17 Sioux City, IA Orpheum Theatre February 18 - 20 Appleton, WI Fox Cities PAC February 23 - 27 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre March 2 - 6 Boston, MA Opera House March 8 - 9 Erie, PA Warner Theatre March 11 - 20 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theatre March 25 - April 3 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall April 6 - 10 Camden, NJ Tweeter Center April 12 - 13 Charleston, WV Maier Hall April 15 - 17 Raleigh, NC Memorial Auditorium April 19 - 20 Knoxville, TN Civic Auditorium April 22 - 24 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall April 27 - May 1 Wallingford, CT Oakdale Theatre May 2 - 4 Grand Rapids, MI DeVos Hall May 4 - 8 Buffalo, NY Shea's PAC May 11 - 15 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre May 18 - 22 Washington, D.C. Warner Theatre May 31 - June 5 Toronto, ON The Hummingbird June 7 -12 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre June 14 - 15 Jacksonville, FL Times-Union Center June 16 - 19 Tampa, FL Tampa PAC June 21 - 22 Ft. Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann June 23 - 26 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward Center |
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