Do your kids love Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, The Wonder Pets! and Ni Hao, Kai-Lan? Starting February 16th, 2010, your kids can see them all together at the Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! Theatrical Tour Across the U.S.

Nickelodean and Broadway Across America bring your child’s favorite Nickelodeon shows to life as Nick Jr.’s Moose and Zee host Storytime Live! “Nickelodeon’s latest live theatrical endeavor for families pulls from some of kids’ favorite stories and adds a unique Nickelodeon twist,” said Stuart Rosenstein, Senior Vice President, Resorts and Theatricals, Nickelodeon Recreation.  “With Storytime Live!, we’re giving kids the opportunity to sing and dance with all of their favorite characters in one unique production.”

With the theatrical talents of Director Sam Scalamoni (Associate Director: Lestat and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway); Scenic Designer Josh Zangen; Costume Designer Patrick Bevilacqua (Thomas and Friends: A Day at the Circus, Costume Designer; Impressionism and Faith on Broadway, Associate Costume Designer); and Choreographer Wendy Seyb, as well as the creative teams for the Nick Jr. shows, this is sure to be a production that both kids and parents will love!

For 2010 Storytime Live! tour dates, visit SheKnows.com

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