DATE: January 24, 2008
CONTACT:
Greg D'Angio, (864) 656-2718
bookljc@clemson.edu
WRITER:
Angela Nixon, (864) 656-0382
anixon@clemson.edu
'Go, Diego, Go Live!' swings into Clemson
CLEMSON – Every pre-schooler’s favorite animal rescuer will make an appearance at Clemson University’s Littlejohn Coliseum in the “Go, Diego, Go Live!” show at 7 p.m. March 5.
Tickets for the show range from $20 to $39 and go on sale Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Littlejohn Coliseum box office, TicketMaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.com. People attending the Tiger Paw Classic Gymnastics Invitational Jan. 25-27 can receive a $3 discount on tickets if they purchase tickets at the gymnastics meet.
This live-action show, based on the popular animated children’s show, follows Diego, his sister Alicia and cousin Dora on an action-packed, special mission to get Baby Jaguar’s growl back from the Bobos. Every child in the audience gets a jaguar mask to help on the interactive adventure to rescue animals, navigate through the rain forest and pass a giant waterfall to get to the Animal Carnivale. Featuring the familiar songs and characters from the award-winning Nick Jr. television show, this production will take preschoolers on a high-stakes journey inspired by the rich environments of Latin America and by the animals that make their homes in those habitats.
In fall 2005, Nick Jr. spun off “Dora the Explorer’s” cousin Diego into his own action-adventure series with the animated preschool show “Go, Diego, Go!” In each episode, Diego receives a call for help at his Animal Rescue Center in the rain forest. With help from his friends, high-tech gadgets and viewers at home, Diego identifies and locates the animal in trouble and the adventure begins. Diego is joined by his 11-year-old sister Alicia, a computer whiz who is also bilingual, and his friend Baby Jaguar. The animals on “Go, Diego, Go!” are indigenous to Latin America and are seen in their authentic habitat, with featured animals including the chinchilla, sloth and condor.
The live show, presented by State Farm, will make 40 stops on a tour across the United States and Canada.