Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash! is Barney's seventh and final stage show and a live stage show tour (after Barney's Big Surprise, Barney's Musical Castle, Barney's Colorful World!, and Barney Live! - The Let's Go Tour) that was produced by VEE Corporation, along with HIT Entertainment.[1] The show opened on November 19, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has toured the US and Canada. The show completed its tour on December 11, 2011. It soon started its tour in Asia in 2014.
Plot
Barney comes to life and his friends join him not too long afterwards and get the crowd going. When asked, Barney hasn't decided on a birthday wish, a point that comes back up later in the show. Through out the show, Barney and friends celebrate the purple guy's birthday through singing songs, playing games, and decorating the stage (in Act 2), often playing clips of kids suggesting ideas. Meanwhile, BJ attempts to pull a rabbit out of his hat, pretending to be a magician (and later, a rock star back from his "world tour."). While the "kids" get their party hats, Baby Bop, BJ, and Riff sing what they like about their purple friend. In return, Barney sings how he'll be "Someone to Love You Forever." The cast celebrates Barney's birthday and the purple guy reveals his wish: "I wish that our friendship will never end. And it never will, as long as you remember I'm always here, just as close as your imagination." Like with most Barney shows, the cast wraps up the show singing this song, "I Love You", and finally, Barney blows out the birthday candles (shown on screen) on his cake.
Characters
- Barney
- BJ
- Baby Bop
- Riff
- Mr. Knickerbocker
Barney and friends celebrate the purple guy's birthday (Original Cast - November 2010)
Chorus/Ensemble
The ensemble cast consists of a group of four actors and actresses. In case one (or two) of them can't perform, the others can cover for them. The human cast only has two named characters.
- Alex
- Jessie
The rest of the ensemble used their own names. The four ensemble members also cover for the actors playing the dinos.
Cast
Original Cast (November 2010 - June 2011)
Dinosaurs
- Barney (Voice: Dean Wendt, Costume: Antwaun Steele[2], Joseph Walker (Nov. 2010 - March 2011), and Miguel Franklin (April 2011 - December 2011))
- Baby Bop (Voice: Julie Johnson, Costume: Lauren Mayeux[3] and Alyssa Williams)
- BJ (Voice: Patty Wirtz, Costume: Cyndi Graves)
- Riff (Voice: Michaela Dietz, Costume: Denise Mason and Sarah Cook)
Chorus/Ensemble
- Joel (Nick Nunez / Joel Pellini / Megan Godin)
- Alex (Nick Nunez / Joel Pellini)
- Jesse (Nick Nunez / Joel Pellini)
- Jessie (Megan Godin / Madison Turner (March 2011 - Dec. 2011))
- Megan (Megan Godin / Jennifer Margulis (Nov. 2010 - Feb. 2011))
- Alison (Alison Warchol)
Other
- Mr. Knickerbocker (Nick Nunez / Joel Pellii)
Final Touring Cast (June 2011-December 2011)
Dinosaurs
- Barney (Voice: Dean Wendt, Costume: Antwaun Steele and Miguel Franklin)
- Baby Bop (Voice: Julie Johnson, Costume: Jonathan Kim and Alyssa Williams)
- BJ (Voice: Patty Wirtz, Costume: Alison Warchol)
- Riff (Voice: Michaela Dietz, Costume: Denise Mason and Sarah Cook)
Chorus/Ensemble
- Alex (Nick Nunez[4] / Michael Luongo)
- Megan (Megan Godin)
- Jessie (Megan Godin / Madison Turner)
- Michael (Michael Luongo)
Other
- Mr. Knickerbocker (Nick Nunez / Michael Luongo)
Songs
(Most of the Barney songs in the show have been remixed. The music style that the song has been remixed will be listed next to the song title. "Original" means that the song is an arrangement from the TV series)
Act 1
- Barney Theme Song (Hip Hop)
- If You're Happy and You Know It (Techno)
- The Wheels on the Bus (Hip Hop)
- Throw Your Hands Up
- Our Friend Barney Had a Band (Jazz)
- Itsy Bitsy Spider (Hip Hop)
- Alphabet Song (Calypso)
- Mr. Knickerbocker (Original)
- Dino Dance (Pop)
- Rock Like a Monkey* (Original)
- Move It Like This
- Clean Up (March/Rap)
Act 2
- A Rock N Roll Star (Rock)
- Together, Together (Original)
- Colors All Around (Original)
- Baby Bop Hop (Original)
- Silly Sounds (Original)
- The Clapping Song (Country)
- If All the Raindrops (World Music)
- Icy, Creamy Ice Cream (Rap)
- Snackin' on Healthy Food (Pop)
- What I Like About You
- Someone to Love You Forever (Ballad)
- Happy Birthday to You (Rock)
- Together With You (Pop - Written exclusively for Birthday Bash)
- I Love You (Folk)
- Together With You (Reprise)* (Pop)
*Not on Soundtrack
Soundtrack
Main Article: Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash!: Original Cast Recording
Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash!: Original Cast Recording was an album that featured songs from the stage show of the same name. It was released in 2011 and it was only available for purchase at the show itself. It was never sold at retail unlike previous soundtracks based on Barney live shows.
Gallery
Original Cast
Final Touring Cast
Tour Dates
Leg 1- Fall 2010
| City | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| TULSA, OK | Tulsa's Convention Center | Nov. 19-21[5] |
| TOPEKA, KS | Topeka Expo Center | Nov. 23-24 |
| LINCOLN, NE | Pershing Auditorium | Nov. 27-28 |
| SALINA, KS | Bicentennial Center | Nov. 30 |
| OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | Cox Convention Center | Dec. 2-3 |
| ST. CHARLES, MO | Family Arena | Dec. 5 |
| EVANSVILLE, IN | The Centre | Dec. 8 |
| ROSEMONT, IL | Rosemont Theatre | Dec. 11[6] |
| MERRILLVILLE, IN | Star Plaza Theatre | Dec. 14 |
| INDEPENDENCE, MO | Independence, MO | Dec. 16-17 |
| WICHITA, KS | Intrust Bank Arena | Dec. 18[7]-19 |
| MERRILLVILLE, IN | Star Plaza Theatre | Dec. 21 |
| SPENCER, IA | Clay County Regional Events Center | Dec. 28 |
| WISCONSIN DELLS, WI | Crystal Grand in Lake Delton | Dec. 30[8] |
Leg 2- Spring 2011
| City | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| FT. SMITH, AR | Fort Smith Convention Center | Jan. 4 |
| WICHITA FALLS, TX | Kay Yeager Coliseum | Jan. 6[9] |
| DALLAS, TX | Verizon Theater | Jan. 8-9 |
| SAN ANTONIO, TX | Freeman Coliseum | Jan. 11-12 |
| BELTON, TX | Bell County Expo Center | Jan. 13 |
| ABILENE, TX | Abilene Civic Center | Jan. 15 |
| SAN ANGELO , TX | San Angelo Coliseum | Jan. 18 |
| AUSTIN, TX | Erwin Events Center | Jan. 20 |
| LUBBOCK, TX | City Bank Coliseum | Jan. 8-9 |
| BEAUMONT, TX | Ford Park | Jan. 28 |
| LIMA, OH | Veterans Memorial Civic Center | Feb. 22[10] |
| DEKALB, IL | NIU Convocation Center | Feb. 27[11] |
| ATLANTA, GA | Philips Arena | Apr. 7[12] |
| KINGSTON, RI | Ryan Center | Apr. 10 |
| UTICA, NY | Stanley Theatre | Apr. 12 |
| BUFFALO, NY | Shea's Performing Arts Center | Apr 14 |
| LOWELL, MA | Tsongas Arena at UMass Lowell | Apr. 16 |
| WHITE PLAINS, NY | Westchester County Center | Apr 21 |
| BRONX, NY | Paradise Theater | Apr. 23 |
| YORK, PA | the Pullo Center at Penn State York | Apr. 26 |
| MORGANTOWN, WV | West Virginia University Creative Arts Center | Apr. 28 |
| NORFOLK, VA | Constant Convocation Center | Apr. 30 |
| CHARLOTTE, NC | Ovens Auditorium | May 3 |
| READING, PA | Sovereign Center | May 15 |
| DANBURY, CT | Western Connecticut State University-O'Neill Center | May 17 |
| WORCESTER, MA | The Hanover Theatre | May 21 |
| ELMIRA, NY | Clemens Performing Arts Center | May 24 |
| HUNTINGTON, WV | Big Sandy Superstore Arena | May 31 |
Leg 3- Summer 2011
| City | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRFAX, VA | The Patriot Center | June 4[13] |
| NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | State Theatre | June 15 |
| MEDFORD, MA (BOSTON) | The Chevalier Theatre | June 18 |
| WALLINGFORD, CT | Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre | June 19 |
| ERIE, PA | Warner Theatre - Eric Civic Center | June 21 |
| ALBANY, NY | Palace Theatre | June 23 |
| BETHLEHEM, PA | Stabler Arena/Lehigh University | June 25 |
| LAREDO, TX | Laredo Energy Arena | July 13 |
| HOUSTON, TX | Verizon Wireless Theater | July 16 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | American Bank Center Selena Auditorium | July 19 |
| ODESSA, TX | Ector County Coliseum | July 21 |
| EL PASO, TX | Abraham Chavez Theatre | July 23 |
| RIO RANCHO, NM | Santa Ana Star Center | July 26 |
| DODGE CITY, KS | United Wireless Arena | July 28 |
| AMARILLO, TX | Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium | July 30 |
| COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | Pikes Peak Center | Aug. 2 |
| FRESNO, CA | Save Mart Center at Fresno State | Aug. 9 |
| TUSCON, AZ | Music Hall at Tuscon Convention Center | Aug. 11 |
| PHOENIX, AZ | Comerica Theatre | Aug. 13 |
| BAKERSFIELD, CA | The Bakersfield Fox Theater | Aug. 16 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | Terrance Theater | Aug. 18 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Citywalk | Aug. 20-21 |
Leg 4- Fall 2011
| City | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ROCHESTER, MN | Taylor Arena at Mayo Civic Center | Oct. 4 |
| SIOUX FALLS, SD | The Washington Pavillion of Arts and Science | Oct. 6 |
| RAPID CITY, SD | Rushmore Plaza - Civic Center Theater | Oct. 9 |
| GRAND FORKS, ND | Alerus Center | Oct. 11 |
| KALAMAZOO, MI | Wings Stadium | Oct. 14 |
| FLINT, MI | Perani Arena | Oct. 16 |
| MUSKEGON, MI | LC Walker Arena - Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL | Oct. 18 |
| TORONTO, ON | Rogers Centre | Oct. 22-23 |
| YOUNGSTOWN, OH | Powers Auditorium | Oct. 25 |
| CORBIN, KY | The Arena | Oct. 29 |
| JACKSON, TN | Carl Perkins Civic Center (Theatre) | Nov. 1 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | Liacouras Center | Nov. 6[14] |
| Indianapolis, IN | Murat Theatre at Old National Centre | Nov. 17[15] |
| DETROIT, MI | Fox Theatre/Olympia Entertainment | Nov. 19-20 |
| MANSFIELD, OH | Renaissance Theatre | Nov. 22 |
| WALLINGFORD, CT | Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre | Dec. 4 |
| SYRACUSE, NY | SRC Arena in Syracuse | Dec. 11 |
Trivia
Poster for the 2014 Asian tour
- This live show marked:
- The first and only major US tour to have the dinosaurs walk in the audience. During the "Itsy Bitsy Spider", Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, and Riff often walk into the front rows of the audience and meet fans for a nearly a minute. This depends on the venue, however.
- The second and final appearance of Mr. Knickerbocker after Let's Make Music.
- The fifth time Barney's birthday is celebrated in the franchise after "Happy Birthday, Barney!", "It's Your Birthday, Barney!", "Caring", and Dino-Mite Birthday, but the first time it's celebrated as a national stage show tour.
- This live show was written by Carter Crocker.[16]
- VEE built custom costumes for this show, based off the cartoon illustrations of Barney & Friends, rather than asking permission to use the costumes on the TV show (like with past shows). Despite this, they initially used a spare Barney costume from HiT to do the "Dino Seats" meet and greets, as well as promotional appearances. Starting in April 2011, a newer Barney suit, provided by HiT themselves, was used. However the TV costumes are used in the Asian tour.
- BJ is the only dino in the show without a double.
- The script originally had one of the cast members mention how Barney was dressed up (the original costumes had a bowtie). The line was removed once VEE began using a HiT Barney costume for the show.
- In the Asian tour, two new characters, "Kate" and "Christian", were added.
- Like Barney Live! - The Let's Go Tour, this live show was also going to be released on DVD, but it was also cancelled due to HIT Entertainment's financial difficulties.
Videos
Promos
References
- ↑ Vee Corporation Announces Barney Live
- ↑ St. Louis native helps Barney improve his dance moves
- ↑ Barney Interview
- ↑ Barney Live in Concert
- ↑ Barney tour will kick off in Tulsa
- ↑ Birthday fun with Barney
- ↑ Barney bringing friends
- ↑ PURPLE POWER: Barney’s back with his first stage show since 2006, and it’s coming to the Dells next week
- ↑ Barney's Birthday Bash at Kay Yeager
- ↑ Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash! | News | hometownstations.com
- ↑ Barney to celebrate birthday bash at the Convo
- ↑ Barney’s coming to Atlanta
- ↑ This Summer's Big Name Concerts at the Patriot Center
- ↑ Barney Live In Concert: Birthday Bash! - Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA - Tickets, information, reviews
- ↑ Barney Live In Concert – Birthday Bash! at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
- ↑ Barney and Friends Celebrate his Birthday with a Kids Rock Concert
