Wharton Center presents TheaterWorksUSA’s New York Times Critic’s Pick, “Dog Man: The Musical” on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. A sensory-friendly performance is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through the official Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517-432-2000 or 1-800-WHARTON.
Based on the worldwide best-selling hit series by Dav Pilkey, “Dog Man: The Musical” is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who — with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman — loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. Recommended for ages 6-10.
“'Dog Man: The Musical’ surpasses my highest expectations. It is the perfect mash-up of memorable music, humor and love,” said Pilkey.
TheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in New York City and across North America for more than half a century. TWUSA, believes that access to art — and theater, in particular — is vital for young people.
Wharton Center’s Act One Family performances provide the perfect opportunity to introduce children to the performing arts. These fun and engaging shows are designed for young audiences and their families and feature national and international touring youth theater production companies.
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