The Wacky and Wild Treasures in Big Comfy Couch Come to Life!
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005, HARTFORD, CT–Big Comfy Couch — “Wiggles and Giggles and Goofy Friends”, an exciting full-length musical theatre production for children and families, comes to the Bushnell! The production comes as part of Robinson & Cole Family Series to The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts' Belding Theater on Sunday, October 16 at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 and $18.00 and are available at The Bushnell Box Office, located at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, or by calling 860-987-5900. Tickets are also available online at www.bushnell.org. Groups of 10 or more should call 860-987-5959.
Big Comfy Couch — “Wiggles and Giggles and Goofy Friends” is an exciting full-length musical theatre production that provides 60 minutes of singing, dancing and crazy antics for children and families, with oodles of audience participation. Loonette the Clown, Molly the Dolly, Granny Garbanzo and Major Bedhead are joined by a host of clowns in Clowntown, the adorable Dustbunnies and the Governor of Clowntown for a wacky celebration no one will ever forget!
Loonette, an energetic child clown, sits on a big, comfy green couch with a floral print and spends much of her time playing with her best friend, a doll named Molly. She is adventuresome and mischievous – traits which can sometimes lead to surprises – but always takes responsibility for her actions. Loonette loves acting, storytelling, singing and dancing. Together Loonette and Molly play games, read stories and participate in imaginative activities that teach sharing and caring for others. Together with her friends, they enjoy all the wild and wacky treasures which can be found under the cushions of an enormous couch.
Loonette wakes up on the Big Comfy Couch only to find a big forget-me-not bow on her finger. Problem is, she can’t remember what she wasn’t supposed to forget. In this delightful live presentation, Loonette seeks out help from her friends Molly, Major Bedhead and Granny Garbanzo to try to solve her remembering problem. They all end up taking a zany trip to Clowntown for the Festival of Wiggles and Giggles and Goofy Friends. This entertainment extravaganza is written by popular entertainment personality, Erica Ehm, directed by award winning choreographer, Patti Caplette, and features original songs and music by Da Capo productions. The production delivers an action packed adventure that will have the whole family up on their feet singing and dancing.
About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
The Bushnell is Connecticut’s premier performing arts center, hosting more than 450 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. In November 2001, The Bushnell completed a $45 million expansion project that added a second, 907-seat theater to the existing historic structure. The new, state-of-the-art performance hall allows for expanded arts, entertainment and community offerings. The Bushnell’s nationally-recognized arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), is a cross-community educational effort serving 27 schools in 10 districts throughout the Greater Hartford area. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a non-profit organization. For more information, call The Bushnell at (860) 987-6000, The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visit our website at www.bushnell.org.
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