Richard Scarry’s Busytown Busy comes to life on stage at the ACT in Maple Ridge on Sunday – the show’s only performance in the Lower Mainland.
In this theatrical debut, Busytown Busy captures the incredible world of Richard Scarry and follows the adventures of his six unforgettable friends: Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sally Cat, Hilda Hippo, Pig Will and Pig Won’t.
Together the friends search for the answers to three unique, bamboozling mysteries and discover some fascinating surprises along the way.
With catchy sing-along songs and lots of audience interaction, Richard Scarry’s Busytown: Busytown Busy will bring out the detective in us all.
This interactive theatre experience was created by Koba Entertainment’s artistic director Patti Caplette with co-writer and Gemini Award winner Jim Taylor and a creative team of top designers, choreographers and composers.
Set to original music by Juno Award winner Norman Foote, this fun and charming storyline features original music, fabulous costumes and a charming storyline.
Described by SOCAN magazine as “a cross generational songwriter,” Foote writes tunes that catch the heart of young and old alike.
Busytown Busy is based on Richard Scarry’s catalogue of more than 300 children’s books, which have sold more than 150 million copies worldwide.
Broadcast on CBS in the United States and CBC in Canada, Busytown Mysteries features lovable characters and focuses on preschool problem solving and learning.
“Its delightful stories have been enjoyed by children in more than 80 countries around the world and beautifully translates to the stage in this delightful production,” says Lindy Sisson, executive director of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council.
Produced by Koba Entertainment, Richard Scarry’s Busytown: Busytown Busy is among the company’s roster of celebrated theatrical productions including Max & Ruby: Bunny Party and The Backyardigans: Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens.
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Busytown Busy plays the ACT in Maple Ridge Sunday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 or buy a family pack of four tickets for $90. To purchase, call the ACT box office at 604-476-2787 or visit www.theactmapleridge.org.