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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King for a Day

Saturday, October 28, 2023 @ 5:30pm



Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

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The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV and Emmy Award- winning series that has delighted live audiences on stages across the country is back. Daniel Tiger and all of his friends are hopping back on board Trolley and coming to your town with DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: KING FOR A DAY! Join Daniel, O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, and more familiar friends for a brand-new adventure in Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and SURPRISE guests along the way! It’s an event filled with tigertastic fun, teaching the valuable lessons of kindness, helping others, and being a friend. Don’t miss Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King for a Day… a royally great time!  

The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series, including the beloved “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” The live theatrical production is filled with music, dancing, and wonderful surprises that will warm the hearts of preschoolers, parents, and grandparents alike.   

VIP Experience   

Nifty-Galifty! Upgrade your show experience by selecting the VIP option and secure your family’s spot in the exclusive post-show photo-op with Daniel and his friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to capture the moment and take home a photo from the Land of Make Believe. 

Presented by Count Basie Center for the Arts




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