ALL NEW COCOMELON LIVE: SING-A-LONG TO TRAVEL THE WORLD, WITH A SPECIAL 3-CITY STOP IN SOUTH AFRICA
International sensation to bring joy and positivity in South Africa in all-new live show, CoComelon LIVE: Sing-A-Long, this December.
Blu Blood is proud to announce that Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment’s new live show, CoComelon LIVE: Sing-A-Long is bringing JJ, Cody, Nina and all their friends from the globally beloved sensation to life in a never-before-seen show in South Africa this December that will have families of all ages moving and grooving to the beat!
CoComelon LIVE: Sing-A-Long will be making a stop at Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on 7 – 8 December. Tickets for Johannesburg’s shows of CoComelon LIVE: Sing-A-Long are now on sale at Ticketpro or your nearest SPAR Payzone kiosks. For further information, visit www.blublood.com.
CoComelon’s favorite teacher Ms. Appleberry welcomes JJ, his friends and YOU to come along on a Melon Patch Musical field trip! Dance and sing along with JJ, Nina, Cody, Cece and all of their friends to some of your favorite bops, including “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” “Wheels on the Bus,” “Animal Dance,” “Head Shoulders Knees and Toes,” “Freeze Dance,” and many more! Jam with the fam and dance every chance you get in this new musical journey.
Local producers, Osman Osman and Shaaista Khan Osman are thrilled with being the debut hosts for CoComelon LIVE: Sing-A-Long: “Over the years, Blu Blood has had the privilege of hosting some of the most loved children’s shows and each one has been embraced with overwhelming enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity for families to connect and create unforgettable memories. The love and excitement that surrounds CoComelon globally is undeniable, and we are so excited for our loyal patrons to experience the magic of their favourite characters live on stage.”
“We are beyond excited to embark on the global tour of CoComelon LIVE: Sing-A-Long, bringing this beloved show to audiences in cities around the world,” said Stephen Shaw, Founder and Co-President of Round Room Live. “This brand-new production allows us to extend our long-standing partnership with Moonbug Entertainment, delivering top-tier entertainment that captivates and excites people of all ages. We are honoured to create unforgettable moments that families can treasure for a lifetime, making lasting memories together through the magic of live performance.”
“Singing and dancing along to CoComelon tunes is a huge part of why families love to watch CoComelon together,” said Susan Vargo, Head of Experiences, Moonbug Entertainment. “It’s exciting to bring this experience to life in a joyful event families won’t want to miss.”
CoComelon is one of the biggest kids’ entertainment franchises in the world. It follows JJ and his adorable siblings and friends as they go on adventures to explore and learn about the world around them. CoComelon helps kids relate to their earliest experiences, equipping them with skills to embrace life’s earliest lessons, like recognizing shapes, learning to use the potty, or wearing a silly hairstyle for fun.
Early learning principles are at the brand’s core, and the show is developed with insights and expertise from child development experts.
Available in more than 20 languages, including ASL, the show has more than 4 billion monthly views across platforms like Netflix and YouTube. CoComelon and its spin off shows, including “Cody Time,” “JJ’s Animal Time” and the Netflix Original “CoComelon Lane,” are distributed by more than 40 global broadcast and streaming partners across 80 countries. The franchise has expanded since it was acquired by Moonbug Entertainment in 2020 to include consumer products, streaming music, games and live entertainment.
About Blu Blood
With over 36 years’ of combined experience in events, marketing, communications and hospitality the two pillars of Blu Blood, Osman Osman and Shaaista Khan Osman, have continuously thrived to build their empire. They have built the brand into a formidable and innovative lifestyle and management company specializing in an ever-growing variety of services ranging from event & project management to co-ordination; artist & tour management; social media and digital marketing as well as publicity & communications. Blu Blood launched there MENA headquarters in Dubai, in late 2019. They have hosted some of the biggest names in the industry across both regions including Atif Aslam, Enrique Iglesias, Jo Koy, Abida Parveen, Boyz II Men, James Blunt, Russell Peters and many others, including having worked and represented some of the biggest comedic names in South Africa like Tumi Morake and Riaad Moosa.
About Moonbug Entertainment
Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to entertaining and enriching content, making its shows available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, consumer products and live events. Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.
About Round Room Live:
Round Room Live is the leading producer and promoter of exhibitions and family show entertainment, specializing in transforming both new and iconic intellectual property into engaging and thrilling live events. Round Room creates unique live experiences tailored to the distinct character of each property and produces the highest quality productions for audiences around the world. Their current roster of touring theatrical shows includes: Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, Blippi The Musical (2023 Olivier Award nomination for Best Family production), Sesame Street Live!, Peppa Pig Live, Shrek the Musical (2024 US Tour), Nitro Circus, Nitro Circus 20th Anniversary Tour, and Blue’s Clues & You! Live On Stage. Round Room’s Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division is currently touring: Formula 1: The Exhibition, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Mandela: The Official Exhibition, and Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free.