This new production is based on The New York Times #1 bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of “Captain Underpants,” and features the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man and all hero.
The musical will visit Wharton Center at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15.
The story revolves around two best friends, George and Harold, who have been creating comics together for years. Now that they are in the fifth grade, it is time to write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man.
Dog Man has the head of a dog and the body of a policeman. He loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. While trying his best to be a good boy, he needs to save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings.
Watch Dog Man go toe-to-toe trying to catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat. Will George and Harold finish their epic musical before lunchtime? This show teaches valuable themes of teamwork, friendship and imagination to new theater audience members as they watch their favorite characters come to life.
“Dog Man: The Musical” is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, who collaborated on the Emmy©-winning series “Peg + Cat” on PBS, TheaterWorksUSA’s “Click, Clack, Moo,” and the upcoming “Clifford The Big Red Dog” on PBS and Amazon.
The original “Dog Man” book series was an instant bestseller, and it now has more than 23 million copies in print to date and translations available in more than 21 languages. Newsday says, “This show is perfect for everyone.”
The Sunday performance will provide a supporting and welcoming environment for those with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorder and other sensory-sensitive people and their families.
At sensory-friendly performances, accommodations include lower sound and light levels, all strobe light effects removed, house lights remain on at a low level throughout the performance, an activities area with crafts and activities for engagement and designated quiet and calm spaces. Audience members are welcome to stand, move around and enter and leave the theatre as needed. Autism specialists and trained volunteers are on hand, and sensory supports are available including fidgets and earplugs.
Tickets start at $15 and are available at the official source to purchase Wharton Center tickets at whartoncenter.com, at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.
