CURIOUS GEORGE�, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children’s hearts for generations, jumps into action when he takes the stage in the inaugural tour of Curious George Live! Curious George swings onto the stage at WVU Creative Arts Center on Tuesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 10. Tickets for both performances go on sale Monday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m.

Starring in his own original live musical stage production for the first time ever, Curious George is on a mission to help Chef Pisghetti save his restaurant by winning a world-famous meatball competition. This adventure takes him to Rome and The Golden Meatball Contest. With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled, entertaining story filled with music, dance and follow-that-monkey fun. Parents and grandparents who grew up with Curious George will enjoy it just as much as the kids!

Children and parents around the world have delighted in Curious George’s adventures in books for nearly 65 years. Created in 1941 by Margret and H.A. Rey, Curious George has provided the inspiration for books, movies and a television series, and will continue to educate and entertain children in Curious George Live! by introducing them to a limitless world of exploration and discovery while offering wholesome family fun. Featuring original composition and familiar songs, as well as Broadway-quality stagecraft and professional singers and dancers, Curious George Live! is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

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02/02/10

CONTACT: Ali Daly
304-293-8222, Alison.Daly@mail.wvu.edu

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Alyssa Ebel
612-852-2383, alyssae@vee.com