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Features beloved ‘Mane 6’ Characters,
Invites Audiences to Experience The Magic of Friendship
Tickets Go on Sale to the Public Friday, August 9
PAWTUCKET, RI (August 5, 2019) – The whimsy and wonder of MY LITTLE PONY is heading to your town in an all-new musical delight for all ages! Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, and Mills Entertainment, a leading producer and promoter of branded live entertainment, today announced the inaugural U.S. tour of MY LITTLE PONY LIVE, set to premiere March 2020.
Inspired by the My Little Pony’s signature themes of friendship and magic, the original stage production features the beloved pony characters affectionately called “the Mane Six”—Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack and Rainbow Dash. Rounding out the lineup is Spike the Dragon, a fan favorite from the hugely successful MY LITTLE PONY: Friendship is Magic television series, which is currently airing its ninth season.
The fantastical, sensation-filled musical tells an exciting new tale. As the ponies prepare for the blossoming of Ponyville’s Rainbow Tree, promising another hundred years of friendship, trouble arises in Equestria. The Mane Six must set out to save the ailing Rainbow Tree with strength, determination, creativity and — of course — the magic of friendship! Come one pony, come all, on this unforgettable journey to Equestria!
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE is the ultimate live celebration of the magic of MY LITTLE PONY – brought to life for the whole family!
The production kicks off in March 2020 and tours throughout the country with stops including Boston, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Houston and more.
“We’re thrilled to work with Mills Entertainment to bring MY LITTLE PONY and the magic of friendship to life in a whole new way,” said Samantha Lomow, President, Hasbro Entertainment Brands. “Mills Entertainment has produced some of the most exciting stage shows with a variety of brands, and we can’t wait for fans to experience MY LITTLE PONY LIVE.”
“Having expanded from a consumer products brand in its early days to a powerful entertainment player, MY LITTLE PONY is an iconic brand that has touched people everywhere. We’re proud to partner with Hasbro to bring the live show to fans across the country,” says Michael Mills, CEO of Mills Entertainment.
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE is a creative collaboration between Hasbro and Mills Entertainment. The original stage production was developed by writer and lyricist, Jeremy Desmon (Disney’s Rockin’ Ever After, Nick Jr.’s Move To The Music!, Nancy Drew), composer, Jeff Thomson (Jawbreaker, Pump Up The Volume, Nancy Drew), and director, Jenn Rapp (Broadway’s The Illusionists, Disney’s D Cappella, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live).
Tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday, August 9, 2019, in select cities. For more information, please visit www.mylittleponylive.com.
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE Tour Dates
(Should additional dates confirm, the full tour schedule will be reflected on the official tour website, www.mylittleponylive.com)
3/07/20 The Ordway Center St. Paul, MN
3/08/20 Riverside Theatre Milwaukee, WI
3/21/20 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL
3/28/20 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis, IN
3/29/20 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH
4/08/20 The Tower Theatre Philadelphia, PA
4/09/20 Tilles Center for the Performing Arts Brookville, NY
4/10/20 Chevalier Theatre Boston, MA
4/11/20 Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
4/15/20 Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ
4/17/20 The Hanover Theatre Worcester, MA
4/18/20 Shubert Theatre New Haven, CT
4/19/20 Kodak Theatre Rochester, NY
5/02/20 Times Union Center Jacksonville, FL
5/03/20 Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center Tampa, FL
5/30/20 Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA
6/02/20 Steven Tanger Center Greensboro, NC
6/09/20 The Theatre at Grand Prairie Grand Prairie, TX
6/10/20 Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center Midland, TX
6/11/20 The Tobin Center San Antonio, TX
6/26/20 Center for the Performing Arts San Jose, CA
6/28/20 Gallo Center for the Arts Modesto, CA
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and POWER RANGERS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past eight years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
About Mills Entertainment
Mills Entertainment, a live entertainment content studio, and division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), collaborates with top talent and property holders to create unforgettable live experiences. With full global distribution and partnerships worldwide, our specialty is taking shows from concept to stage, serving as the complete solution in realizing the vision. Current projects include The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical, American Girl Live and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! www.millsentertainment.com
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