Chuggington rolls into Morristown

MORRISTOWN — Get set for a train-tastic day when Chuggington Live! rolls into Mayo Performing Arts Center for two shows, Sunday, April 19 at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $19 to $49.

This brand-new production features trains with working features and movements that bring the Chuggington TV series characters to life on stage. A fun, two act musical, this live show is presented before a giant LED video wall featuring animated locations and background action sequences from the popular TV series.

In Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue Adventure the trainees are eager to impress their mentors by mastering new roles that test their courage, speed, and determination. When Koko finds herself in trouble at Rocky Ridge Mine, it's up to her friends to help her. Do the trainees have what it takes to put their newly learned skills into practice to save Koko?

Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue Adventure is written and directed by Theresa Borg. She has written and/or directed a variety of productions for international family brands, including Sesame Street Presents Elmo's World Tour, Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries for Warner Bros., Cartoon Network's Ben 10 Live: Time Machine, and Yo Gabba Gabba Live! There's a Party in My City!

First launched on Disney Junior in 2010, Chuggington now airs in more than 178 countries and is translated into 36 different languages. In the United States, the TV show is seen 22 times per week across Disney Junior and Disney channels, with an estimated 2 million viewers every week.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South St. in Morristown. For more information and tickets contact the box office at 973-539-8008 or www.mayoarts.org.