Iconic Pantomime Producer, Ross Petty, Extends 24-Year Holiday Family Musical Tradition With First-Ever Interactive Spectacular For Virtual Broadcast, “There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays!”
‘There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays’ combines the best of holiday shows and interactive entertainment to create a new kind of seasonal celebration and give families in Canada a big injection of festive joy in support of Kids Help Phone
TORONTO, ON --- Ross Petty Productions, announced the start of ticket sales for There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays, a hilariously entertaining and interactive virtual family event that will delight kids and adults across the country in support of Kids Help Phone. ‘Home For The Holidays’ is the newest and most accessible way for all families in Canada to experience the magic of a Ross Petty Productions family musical from the comfort of their homes on Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, 2020.
After 24 years of producing the most cherished holiday family musicals on Canadian theatre stages, Ross Petty is putting his magical touch on the first-ever virtual pantomime show for national broadcast as narrator. In a surprising twist of events, There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays
picks up from the iconic heel click in Wizard of Oz and follows Dorothy on her journey home meeting new friends and encountering many entertaining moments along the way. Will Dorothy make it home in time for her Aunt and Uncle’s annual holiday party? Tune in and find out!
“We think Canadians will be delighted to meet our hilarious cast of characters as played by musical theatre stars Dan (Plumbum) Chameroy, AJ Bridel, Eddie Glen, Camille Eanga-Selenge, Sara-Jeanne Hosie and Alex Wierzbicki. We’ve taken our beloved family winter holiday tradition at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre and reconfigured it to bring its silliness and joy into homes across Canada,” said Ross Petty of Ross Petty Productions. “It’s been such a pleasure putting this show together. Matt Murray has written a brand new script featuring the fun of being together, dealing with adversity, and feeling excited about the holidays.”
ROBERTA BATTAGLIA, CANADA’S BELOVED 10-YEAR-OLD SONGSTRESS AND FAMED “GOLDEN BUZZER” WINNER ON NBC-TV’S ‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’ IS SET TO PERFORM IN “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.”
Roberta has been dubbed a “child prodigy” for her incredible singing voice and quickly shot to fame on season 15 of AMERICA’S GOT TALENT on NBC-TV earlier this year as a “Golden Buzzer” winner as chosen by “Modern Family” judge Sofia Vergara.
A PORTION OF SALES PROCEEDS FROM ‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ WILL BE DONATED TO KIDS HELP PHONE, CANADA’S ONLY 24/7 E-MENTAL HEALTH SOLUTION OFFERING FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH TO YOUNG PEOPLE.
A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sale will be donated to Kids Help Phone in support of young people in Canada who are struggling with their mental health during COVID-19.
“During these increased times of uncertainty, Kids Help Phone has responded to an overall increase in record demand of 112%. We have also continued to innovate and maximize access points to ensure young people are never alone. Supporters such as Ross Petty help us ensure youth have access to this vital service, in every community across Canada, anytime day date or night, said Jenny Yuen, Vice President, National Partnerships & Chief Community Officer.”
EVENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY, BIG HQ, TO PRODUCE TRADITIONAL LIVE EVENT FORMAT INTO SPECTACULAR VIRTUAL SHOW FOR NATIONAL BROADCAST.
With over 20 years of experience producing large scale and over-the-top productions for corporate businesses and brands, BIG HQ CEO, Bram Goldstein, has shifted his focus to produce There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays to surprise and delight Ross Petty fans across the country.
“Growing up in Toronto, I absolutely loved the theatre, the entertainers, the music, the sets — the entire experience. I was fortunate enough to be exposed to the legendary Ross Petty, who has entertained adults and children with memorable, laugh-out-loud shows for over 24 years, said Bram Goldstein, BIG HQ CEO. Now, I am honored to be working with Ross to produce ‘Home For The Holidays’ because I get to share in the making of magic to bring fun and happiness to my family, and families across Canada, in support of Kids Help Phone.”
HOW TO GET TICKETS
Tickets are $35.00 per household
Tickets available for viewing on Sat. Dec. 19 and Sun. Dec. 20
Tickets are available for purchase beginning on November 10 at www.rosspetty.com .
About Ross Petty Productions
Theatre producer Ross Petty has been making families in Canada laugh-out-loud with his famed holiday-season family musicals for 25 years at Toronto's historic Elgin Theatre. With over 50,000 attendees every year, the show has as much entertainment value for adults as for children. Past shows have starred Kurt Browning, Karen Kain, Bret “Hitman” Hart and “Mr. Dressup” Ernie Coombs.”
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About BIG HQ
BIG HQ is a transformative event management company with twenty years of expertise in utilizing the power of storytelling for spectacular entertainment. BIG HQ events help brands define their culture, spark a connection with guests, and increase engagement with extraordinary marketing activations. BIG HQ works with premium brands and business organizations in Canada and the United States including KPMG, CIBC, adidas, Procter & Gamble, Warner Brothers, PCL Construction, and many others.
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About Kids Help Phone
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