BLIPPI TO CONTINUE TOURING ACROSS NORTH AMERICA IN 2024 WITH A SPECIAL STOP IN RICHMOND

Oct 17, 2023

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BLIPPI TO CONTINUE TOURING ACROSS NORTH AMERICA IN 2024 WITH A SPECIAL STOP IN RICHMOND

 

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, AT 10AM LOCAL

 

(OCTOBER 17, 2023 - RICHMOND, VA) Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce that the hit live show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will continue to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America with the addition of over 70 new dates next year, including a stop in Richmond, Virginia on June 26, 2024. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, October 20, at 10:00AM. Tickets can be purchased at dominionenergycenter.com.

 

This all-new show kicked off in early 2023, with a successful Spring run in North America that saw more than 165K tickets sold across 90 cities with multiple sold-out performances; the tour then went on to entertain UK audiences through Summer 2023 before returning to North America this Fall. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour recently announced additional international dates in Johannesburg, Kuwait, and Mexico City for 2023 as well.

 

Tickets for Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour go on sale October 20th with pre-sales beginning October 17th. Tickets will be available online at dominionenergycenter.com, by phone at (800) 514-3849 via Etix, or in-person at the Altria Theater Box Office, located at 6 N. Laurel Street, open Monday-Friday, 10AM-2PM local.

 

As a courtesy reminder, Dominion Energy Center urges ticket buyers to buy direct from the Dominion Energy Center website or from the sources listed above. All other ticketing sources are through unauthorized sellers. More information on buying direct can be found at dominionenergycenter.com/tickets-events/etix.

 

Blippi is coming to your city for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!

 

“We are thrilled to be able to continue performances of Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour in even more cities in 2024,” said Stephen Shaw, Founder and Co-President of Round Room Live. “After a successful run in the Spring and now this Fall, across both North America and the UK, we’re excited for even more families to share in the joy and wonder of Blippi On Tour and to create lifelong memories together.”

 

“We’re so excited to be back in the US after a successful tour visiting friends in the UK, South Africa and the Middle East. It’s amazing to see the love fans have for Blippi and Meekah and an honor to witness the joy that this beloved brand brings to families around the world,” said Susan Vargo, Head of Experiences at Moonbug Entertainment. “As we extend the North American leg of Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, we look forward to continuing to introduce our young fans to the magic of singing and dancing along to a live performance while making lasting memories with their families.”

 

Blippi inspires curiosity in preschoolers around the world by creating content and experiences that are relatable, accessible and make learning fun. Blippi has become a worldwide sensation with more than one billion monthly views across platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, Cartoonito, Sky, Amazon and YouTube and millions of fans around the world.  The franchise has expanded rapidly since it was acquired by Moonbug Entertainment in 2020.  Blippi is available in more than 20 languages, including ASL, and is distributed by more than 30 global broadcast and streaming partners. Blippi’s buddies Meekah and Juca have spun off into their own shows and Blippi lives off the screen as well with sold-out live events, popular music tracks, and in-demand toys available at all major retailers.

 

For Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, the characters Blippi and Meekah will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the stage show.

 

Fans can visit BlippiOnTour.com now for tour dates and ticket information and follow Blippi On Tour social media for exclusive tour content.

 

FOLLOW BLIPPI ON TOUR

Official Website: www.BlippiOnTour.com
Facebook: @BlippiOnTour

Twitter: @BlippiOnTour

Instagram: @BlippiOnTour

TikTok: @BlippiOnTour

 

FOLLOW BLIPPI

Official Website: www.Blippi.com

YouTube: @Blippi

Facebook: @Blippi

Twitter: @BlippiOfficial

Instagram: @BlippiOfficial

 

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ABOUT ROUND ROOM LIVE

Round Room Live is the leading producer and promoter of exhibitions and family show entertainment, specializing in transforming both new and iconic intellectual property into engaging and thrilling live events. Round Room creates unique live experiences tailored to the distinct character of each property and produces the highest quality productions for audiences around the world.

 

Their current roster of touring theatrical shows includes: Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, Blippi The Musical (2023 Olivier Award nomination for Best Family production), Sesame Street Live, Peppa Pig Live, Nitro Circus 20th Anniversary Tour, Baby Shark Live!, and Blue’s Clues & You! Live On Stage. Round Room’s Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division is currently touring: Formula 1: The Exhibition Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Mandela: The Official Exhibition, and Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free.

 

About ASM RICHMOND

ASM Richmond is the Richmond, Virginia division of ASM Global, the world’s leading provider of innovative venue services and live experiences. The company manages three local venues including, Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center on behalf of the Richmond Performing Arts Corporation (RPAC), and Bon Secours Training Center on behalf of the Richmond Economic Development Authority. Previously known as SMG Richmond, the company became ASM Richmond in 2019 as a result of the merger between its parent company, SMG Worldwide, and AEG Facilities. ASM Richmond oversees all facets of venue management including, administration and finance, sales and marketing, event production and promotion, and facilities maintenance.