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MY LITTLE PONY Takes to the Live Stage as 'THE WORLD'S BIGGEST TEA PARTY' Debuts Nationwide.


PINKIE PIE and Friends to Star in Musical Production from Hasbro and VEE Corp. Featuring Dynamic Soundtrack, Choreography and Dazzling Lights and Effects

PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Young girls nationwide are about to be delighted as one of the top-selling girls' franchises, MY LITTLE PONY, takes to the stage as a live show that kicks off nationwide starting October 26 at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre (IPA: /ˈwɪlksbɛrə/, /-bɛri/, or /-bɛr/[1] . The Broadway-quality show, MY LITTLE PONY LIVE! "THE WORLD'S BIGGEST TEA PARTY," has been created and co-produced by Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE NYSE

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: HAS) and VEE Corporation, the preeminent producer of live touring stage shows.

"We are extremely excited to be approaching the opening night of 'THE WORLD'S BIGGEST TEA PARTY,' " said Jane Ritson-Parsons, president of HPG HPG

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. "Little girls are going to be jumping out of their seats as PINKIE PIE and friends take the stage and break into song and dance surrounding a truly memorable storyline that will fill the hearts and minds of the entire audience."

The MY LITTLE PONY LIVE! "THE WORLD'S BIGGEST TEA PARTY" show is a highly interactive, 90-minute musical overflowing with singing, dancing and audience participation along with all the ponies. The fun-filled experience invites little girls to PONYVILLE where they'll meet PINKIE PIE, MINTY, RAINBOW DASH, SWEETBERRY, SEW-AND-SO, RARITY THE UNICORN unicorn (y`nĭkôrn), fabulous equine beast with a long horn jutting from the middle of its forehead. , THISTLE WHISTLE, and WYSTERIA in a world filled with friendship, laughter, rainbows, castles, and teapots. The show will feature recognizable songs such as "I'm a Little Teapot "I'm a Little Teapot" is a nursery rhyme describing the boiling and pouring of a teapot.

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" and "You're Cordially Invited" that will fill the air with singing and clapping and stay with girls for a long time to come.

"The cast and crew of 'THE WORLD"S BIGGEST TEA PARTY' cannot wait to bring the story to life for little girls across the country," said Vincent Egan, president and 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.  of VEE Corporation. "All of the ponies have rehearsed their lines and song and dance numbers and look forward to creating an evening of magic and fun."

The MY LITTLE PONY LIVE "THE WORLD'S BIGGEST TEA PARTY" show is slated to open in 40 cities throughout the U.S. Ticket prices for the show range from $10 - $35, depending on seating. More information about tour dates and venues, which are being added weekly, and tickets can be found at: www.mylittleponylive.net.

The MY LITTLE PONY franchise was introduced in 1983 and became the No. 1 global mini-doll brand. Hasbro re-introduced the popular brand in 2003 and since then more than 40 million ponies have made their way into little girls' hands, along with an extensive range of merchandise from toys to video games.

About VEE Corporation

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, VEE Corporation is one of the most experienced and respected names in family-friendly entertainment, and has delighted millions of children around the world with live touring stage shows. VEE Corporation is looking forward to its 27th tour season of Sesame Street Live Sesame Street Live is the live touring show based on the children's television show Sesame Street.

Produced by Minneapolis-based VEE Corporation, the show opened on September 17, 1980, with a production of Sesame Street Live "Missing Bird Mystery" playing at the Met
. The company has also produced and presented a host of other shows including Dragon Tales Live, Jim Henson's The Muppet and Muppet Babies Live, Bear in the Big Blue House Bear in the Big Blue House is a television program for young children produced for the Disney Channel by The Jim Henson Company. The program taught simple life lessons by following the title character and his puppet friends as they went through their day.  Live and Care Bears Live.

About HASBRO

Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes. Originally a basement-run role-playing game publisher, they popularized the collectible card game genre with in  brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.

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