Eisemann Center's Family Series Presents PETE THE CAT

Eisemann Center Presents the Theatreworks USA production of PETE THE CAT, on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2:30 pm in the Hill Performance Hall. PETE THE CAT, a new musical, is based on the series of books by Kimberly and James Dean.

When PETE THE CAT gets caught rocking out after bedtime, the cat-catcher sends him to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners ? and boy are they square! But for the groovy blue cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up, so the minute Pete walks in the door, he gets the whole family rocking. The whole family that is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet earth. As the end of second grade approaches, Jimmy has a lot of tests, and the last thing he needs is some groovy cat in his life, changing his family and turning everything upside down. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect friend to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus.

PETE THE CAT, features book and lyrics by Sarah Hammond (Green Girl (SPF 2008), upcoming Wind-Up Girl (Ars Nova Uncharted)) and music by Will Aronson (Scary Girl (NYMF 2009 Best Musical), upcoming Wind-Up Girl (Ars Nova Uncharted)).The show was originally directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges (Broadway: Lysistrata Jones, Xanadu, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). The show features costumes by Jennifer Caprio with sets by Rob Odorisio.

Tickets range from $13-$23 and are available online at www.eisemanncenter.com or by calling the Eisemann Center Ticket Office at 972-744-4650. The Ticket Office is open from 10 am until 6 pm Monday 0 Saturday and one hour before performances. Group discounts for 10 or more are available by calling 972-744-4650.

Eisemann Extras, sponsored by Raising Cane's, is the interactive program inspired by our Methodist Richardson Family Theatre Series. From monsters and potions to petting zoos and tea parties, the Extras program is sure to put a smile on every child's face. The fun always starts at 1:30 pm on the day of every show. Space is limited and admission is sold by phone or online at www.eisemanncenter.com! *Sold separately from Family Theatre Series tickets.

The Charles W. Eisemann Center is located at 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, Texas. The Eisemann Center is accessible from Highway 75 North taking the Galatyn Parkway/Renner Road exit going north and the Galatyn Parkway/Campbell Road exit going south, or from the DART light rail station at Galatyn Park. Family Theatre Series season sponsors include title sponsor Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Eisemann Extras sponsor Raising Cane's, Altrusa International, Inc. of Richardson, Texas, Richardson East Rotary Foundation and media sponsors The Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV.

Photo Credit: Theatreworks USA

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