This show is a dog

NEWS RELEASE

STEELBACK CENTRE

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Turnstile Entertainment brings to life one of the world's most beloved children's characters in Clifford The Big Red Dog™ live!

For more than 40 years, Scholastic’s beloved Clifford The Big Red Dog™ has charmed and delighted children with his engaging adventures and “Big Ideas,” simple life lessons that help young children navigate their world.

Now, Turnstile Entertainment has created a new way for families to experience the crimson canine in Clifford The Big Red Dog™ LIVE!

When: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 – 2 shows 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Where: Steelback Centre – Sault Ste. Marie

Ticket sales: begin Monday, Dec. 4, (10 a.m.) at the Steelback Centre Box Office, at www.steelbackcentre.com, or by phone toll free at 1-866-775-9422.

Ticket prices: youth/child $14, adult/senior $24.

All individuals entering the Steelback Centre for Clifford The Big Red Dog must have a ticket regardless of age.

Featuring a brand new story, Clifford The Big Red Dog LIVE! brings the beloved characters from Birdwell Island – including Emily Elizabeth™, Cleo, T-Bone, Jetta, Charlie and, of course, Clifford – to an energetic spectacle for the whole family.

“We’ve created a fun, smart, musical adventure that speaks to multiple generations through story, song and dance,” said Stuart Snyder, Turnstile Entertainment principal.

“We’re proud of putting together quality live entertainment shows that can be enjoyed by the whole family.”

Martha Atwater, vice president of special projects, Scholastic Entertainment states, “Kids who love reading Clifford’s books and watching the animated series will enjoy every moment of this production.

The fun-filled story features Clifford and his favorite friends in a musical adventure on Birdwell Island.

Big laughs, big fun and Clifford’s Big Ideas make for a memorable event with the Big Red Dog.”

Clifford The Big Red Dog® is a “bone”afide children’s literary classic first written and illustrated by Norman Bridwell in 1963.

In fall 2000, Clifford made his TV debut on PBS KIDS and the animated series rapidly has become one of today’s biggest hits.

The TV show features the fun filled adventures of Clifford and his friends T-Bone and Cleo on dog-bone shaped “Birdwell Island.”

The top-rated show has received numerous accolades, most notably multiple Emmy nominations three years in a row and the Humanitas Prize in the children's animation category for a groundbreaking episode about disabilities.

See you at the Steelback Centre!

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