“We’re expecting ticket sales to boost by next week,” estimates Hello Kitty Live — Fashion & Friends PR and Marketing manager Calvin Neria Murphy. “It is like a movie release. You will know the box-office performance once it opens.”
Its comparison with a movie release brings to mind the musical as a great alternative for the dearth of children-and-family-oriented releases in the coming film festival this Christmas. The well-loved global icon Hello Kitty and friends will talk (really!), sing and dance in their first musical ever. What’s great about this all-out celebration is it starts earlier! The show premieres in the Philippines on December 20 and will run up to January 1, 2017 on weekdays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Meralco Theater, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City.
Be part of a great story full of interactive scenes and dance numbers on the notes of the latest pop hits. The show also creates a whole new experience made even more engaging by cutting-edge technology, original animations on mega HD led walls and special effects.
Altogether, Hello Kitty Live — Fashion & Friends will take you on a story of friendship, talent, hard work and passion for creativity combined with fantastic fa-shion and costumes specially designed by Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand Tokidoki.
And that’s not all. It is going to be an all-out Hello Kitty experience. You can get a chance to have a photo opportunity with the cast after each show, enjoy the food and drinks at Hello Kitty Café and buy Hello Kitty merchandise to your heart’s pleasure!
EXCITING NARRATIVE. Set in modern-day London, Hello Kitty is a young, modern girl full of dreams and ambition for her future. Before she can get there, she is faced with a challenge ahead. Luckily, she gets help from her fantastic friends.
Meet Hello Kitty’s friends starting with her best friend and classmate, My Melody, who’s got a great sense of humor. They also love chatting about fashion.
Next is Hello Kitty’s boyfriend, Dear Daniel. They grew up together and they’re kind of a great mix — she likes fashion and he likes photography and dancing. Another friend of Hello Kitty is Pom Pom Purin. When he is not smiling, he’s laughing. Just hanging out with Pom Pom Purin is enough to make everyone feel happy. When everyone else has run out of ideas, he’s just getting started on his.
Also part of Hello Kitty’s friends is her younger sister Mimmy. She’s sweet and shy. They’re best of friends, but everything else is different. Hello Kitty is a dreamer and her sister likes practical things. Rounding off thr group is Sophie. She’s funny, cool, wants to be a model and, even better, has always got time for her friends. She is loved by everyone.
The squad’s troublemaker is Bad Badtz-Maru. Saying “yes” before he thinks usually makes sure the whole gang is caught up in all sorts of tricky adventures. It’s a good thing he’s cool on his decks and everyone still likes him.
Hello Kitty Live — Fashion & Friends is a production of Zen Tiger Live and Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc. Secure a Red Bow Access available at the venue of the show to get a chance to have a photo opportunity with the cast after each show. For tickets, call SM Tickets (470-2222), Ticketworld (891-9999) or Ticketnet (911-5555). For more inquiries, check out the Facebook page of Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc. or call 0906-4180786 or 0918-4972121.
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Available to all Smart and non-Smart subscribers, the Smart World Travel Wi-Fi may be booked online with your preferred Day Pass or credits at www.smart.com.ph/booktravelwifi for deli-very right at your doorstep before you fly out of the country.
Upon arrival at your destination, simply turn on the device, click start then press confirm to enjoy 1GB data for a whole 24-hour period. With the Smart World Travel Wi-Fi, you can connect with family, friends and colleagues via popular chat apps; post real-time updates and upload photos of your adventures on your Facebook and Instagram; and keep up with your social circles on Twitter and Snapchat, among many other apps.
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