"MSG
Entertainment prides itself on offering the best live
family entertainment at each of our venues and Diego's
success at Radio City Music Hall is a true testament
to the partnership between MSG Entertainment, Nickelodeon
and Live Nation, whose collective efforts continue
to make family show history," said MSG Entertainment
executive vice president, productions Jonathan Hochwald,
"We are extremely proud that so many families
were able to enjoy this fantastic production and create
memories at Radio City."
"We
are thrilled with the results of the Diego Live Radio
City Music Hall performance, particularly for a show
that just launched. Diego follows in the footsteps
of his cousin Dora as a true success story with families,"
commented Nickelodeon Recreation vice president Stuart
Rosenstein, "We're excited that these additional
tour dates will provide families with an engaging
and tangible Diego experience."
"The
response from families to Go Diego Go Live! in New
York City at Radio City Music Hall is unprecedented
for a family show," says Live Nation senior vice
president Productions Jennifer Costello, "This
show is a touring blockbuster, and we look forward
to bringing it to presenters and audiences across
the U.S. and Canada."
The
new live-action stage show, Go, Diego, Go Live!, follows
Diego, his sister Alicia and cousin Dora on an action
packed, special mission to get Baby Jaguar's growl
back from the Bobo Brothers. They will need the audience's
help to rescue animals, navigate through the rainforest
and pass a giant waterfall to get to the Animal Carnivale.
Featuring the familiar songs and characters from the
award winning television show that fans have come
to love, this live action theatrical will take preschoolers
on an interactive, high-stakes journey .
Go,
Diego, Go! on Nick Jr. features eight-year-old Diego,
a bilingual animal rescuer and nature expert who has
the ability to talk to animals. In each episode, flavored
with Spanish words, Latin American music, folktales
and traditions, Diego and his friends encourage kids
to use scientific thinking and investigative strategies
to help animals in trouble. Baby Jaguar is the animal
closest to Diego's heart, and his youthful eagerness
sometimes puts him in precarious situations. Go, Diego,
Go! airs weekdays at 9:00 am. ET/PT as of 30 April
on Nick Jr., and is created and executive produced
by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh, the same team
behind the phenomenal hit show Dora the Explorer.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California,Live Nation
a music company. They are the largest promoter of
live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment
venue management company and have a rapidly growing
online presence. They also produce, promote or host
theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live
entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly
60 million fans with their favorite performers at
approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around
the world.
Nickelodeon
Recreation is one of the leading producers of top
quality theatrical and touring shows for kids and
their families. Nick Jr. is a specially designed programming
block airing on Nickelodeon weekdays from 9am. to
2:00 pm (ET/PT). Completely dedicated to preschoolers
ages 2-5. At Nick Jr., kids play to learn with innovative,
original shows created just for them.
MSG
Entertainment ,the live entertainment arm of Cablevision
Systems Corporations, is a worldwide entertainment
company recognized for its signature event production.
In addition to the nearly 700 entertainment concerts
and events that take place each year at Radio City
Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at
Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre, and the
Expo Center at MSG, MSGE produces shows across America.
MSG Entertainment's live events include The Radio
City Christmas Spectacular, as well as seven productions
of The Christmas Spectacular outside of New York.
Madison Square Garden, L.P. is owned by Cablevision
Systems Corporation.