Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Presents

ANIMANIACS LIVE!

The popular ’90s cartoon brought to life on the Ordway stage

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 24, 2017) — The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present a special one-night-only production of ANIMANIACS LIVE! on Sunday, April 9, in the Ordway Concert Hall. Tickets start at $22 and are now available online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in person at the Ordway ticket office.

Randy Rogel, Emmy-winning composer of the original Animaniacs show, teams up with Emmy-winner Rob Paulsen and other special guests to sing an evening of songs from the hit show. Clips from the series and anecdotes from Rogel and Paulsen will run in between songs such as "Yakko's World" and "Variety Speak." Whether you love live music, animation, or are a fan of the original show, ANIMANIACS LIVE! is an experience you don't want to miss!

ANIMANIACS LIVE! is based on the beloved WB cartoon, Animaniacs, which ran from 1993 to 1998 and was frequently hailed for mixing kid-friendly humor with jokes that spoke to an older audience. It was created by Tom Ruegger, who was also behind the very successful Tiny Toons Adventures, and produced by Steven Spielberg. Animaniacs and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros.

Tickets for ANIMANIACS LIVE! are now on sale. For tickets and more information, visit www.ordway.org.

ABOUT THE ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The Ordway is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading nonprofit performing arts centers and Saint Paul’s most elegant and inviting performance space. The Ordway’s Music Theater and Concert Hall attract diverse audiences with an array of productions showcasing the finest in American musical theater, world music, dance and vocal performance. Education and community engagement are integral to the Ordway’s mission, with major initiatives including the annual Flint Hills International Children’s Festival and Ordway Education programs that serve more than 50,000 students annually. Together with Minnesota Opera, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and The Schubert Club, the Ordway is a member of the Arts Partnership and serves as the principal venue for their performances. For more information, visit www.ordway.org.