Aug 3, 2023 - Things to Do

Bluey brings "Big Play" to Cleveland

A photo of the Heeler family from the animated series "Bluey."

The Heeler family. Photo: Courtesy of BBC

One of the most popular children's shows on Earth is invading Cleveland this weekend.

Driving the news: Bluey's Big Play, a stage adaptation of the Australian animated series "Bluey," arrives at KeyBank State Theatre for four shows on Saturday and Sunday.

Why it matters: The series about a 6-year-old Blue Heeler puppy and her family was one of the most-watched in the United States last year, accumulating more than 20 billion streaming minutes on Disney+.

Details: The stage version has earned rave reviews and features large, people-controlled puppets performing to pre-recorded audio by the TV voice cast.

  • The plot combines popular bits from the series — including the beloved Grannies — with Bluey, her sister Bingo, their parents Bandit and Chilli, and special guests.

If you go: Shows begin at 10am and 2pm Saturday; 11am and 3pm Sunday.

Worthy of your time: Hofbräuhaus — just a five-minute walk from State Theatre — is hosting a Bluey-themed celebration at noon Sunday.

  • Performers in Bluey and Bingo costumes will be on hand.
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