Bluey's Big Play

If you love blue heelers, are an aficionado of all things Australian, or have kids, this stage show may be something to do in the arvo, mate. Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli, a family of blue (and red) heelers of the animated Aussie preschool kids' show Bluey appear here in a new stage show scripted by the creator of the series, Joe Brumm. In place of animated dogs there are puppets that look like the animated characters, moved by live actors. No actual dog actors. Pretty young children should enjoy the puppets, and lap seats are available for children 24 months and under at the time of the show. Shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday.

media release: Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to theaters all across the United States―including Overture Center on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023―with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at overture.org.  

The Emmy^® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney+, will be “taking the show on the road” to theaters all across the U.S., starting with its November 18, 2022, premiere at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. See blueylive.com for more information.

Fans of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli as they’ve never seen them before, as the Heelers embark on their very first live theater show in the U.S. featuring puppetry, live actors and iconic sets. Based on an original new story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show also contains new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush.

“After seeing the amazing reaction the show received during its Australia run, we are delighted to bring this standout live-theater show to U.S. audiences,” said director Rosemary Myers of Windmill Theatre Co. “We know how much love there is out there for Bluey and are thrilled and honored to translate these brilliant characters into the three-dimensional world and to share this special experience with fans throughout America.”

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co. The stage show enjoyed much success in the home market of Australia, where it

Premiered in Bluey’s hometown Brisbane and went on to perform 447 times across 65 venues, including the Sydney Opera House.