The Artist Series Presents THOMAS & FRIENDS LIVE!

Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage in "Thomas Saves the Day," a live touring stage show, opens in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 21st at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater for two performances, 3:00PM & 6:00PM. This 90-minute musical adventure features Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends Percy, Diesel, Troublesome Trucks, Harold the Helicopter and many other inhabitants of the Island of Sodor.

Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage includes railroad-themed songs and tells the story of Thomas and his engine friends as they work together as "Really Useful Engines" to get the railroad ready for Sodor's Magic Lantern Festival. Encountering adventures along the way, Thomas, Percy and Diesel, among others share a story that helps encourage life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation.

About Thomas & Friends
Created by a father for his son, Thomas & Friends is the #1 preschool toy brand in the U.S. for 9 straight years (U.S. source:Q3 2010 NPD) invites children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. Today, families in more than 100 countries enjoy fun and adventure with their engine friends while experiencing timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation. Thomas & Friends is making tracks to great destinations on PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS Sprout. For more information about the world of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, please visit www.thomasandfriends.com.

THOMAS SAVES THE DAY will be performed at the TIMES UNION CENTER'S MORAN THEATER on Saturday, May 21, 2011 for 2 performances only! Tickets are on sale now!

To order by phone with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover call
The Artist Series Box Office at
(904) 632-3373
(toll-free outside of Jacksonville 1-888-860-BWAY)

Tickets are also available online with Instant Seat Selection by visiting the
The Artist Series' website: www.artistseriesjax.org

Tickets range in price from $23.50 to $43.50, with VIP pricing at $95.00. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more by calling (904) 632-3228 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

The Artist Series is recognized by the State of Florida as a Major Sponsor/Presenter Cultural Institution and is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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