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February 2016
More fun than a mud puddle, ‘Peppa Pig Live!’ makes its Phoenix debut
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
With her posh English accent and simple pastel colors, Nick Jr.’s Peppa Pig has become a hit on American TV with her show of the same name. Now the barnyard mammal is hitting the stage for the first time here with “Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Big Splash.” The stage show is an adaption of the London play that was a mainstay in the West End. There are a few differences, though. “We have bigger puppets and costumed characters as part of our show,” said Jonathan Shank, “Peppa Pig Live!” producer. “What people can expect is a lot of singing, dancing and a puddle-jumping competition.” There are some commonalities. “I like the script and the songs are magnificently well done,” he said. Peppa Pig is called a loveable, although a little bossy, piggy. She lives with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and her little brother, George. The appeal of “Peppa Pig,” Shank said, is that the show is simple. It’s easy for kids of all ages to follow. “I think that Peppa lives in a very simple and serene world and the color palette is
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very peaceful and made up of many pastel colors,” he said. “Things move at a very even pace. The sky is a bright color of blue. There are also a lot of really unique things about English culture as well. I think that the charm of the show certainly revolves around some of that English charm and its customs.” Even though it’s Anglo-centric, “Peppa Pig” touches on themes that all children can relate to. “The show is palatable to parents and adults as well,” Shank explains. “It’s not overly flashy and it doesn’t have car chases or things that a lot of other children’s shows have showcased. Peppa is very sweet. I think that honestly people just adore the character Peppa and her family. There’s a lot of great humor that is attached to the show, too.” “Peppa Pig Live!” appears 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Tickets are $28.50 to $38.50. For more information, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www. ticketmaster.com. From left, Daisy (Candice Moll) and Peppa Pig (Lib Campbell). Photo submitted by Joe del Tufo
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