photo by Jeremy Daniel
Beginning September 26, the Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater, recipient of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre, welcomes TheaterWorksUSA’s family-friendly, NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. The touring musical is set to run in the Wilma’s 300-seat theater from September 26 to October 15. Wilma subscribers can secure pre-sale tickets beginning August 1, and are eligible for a $5 discount on tickets purchased after August 15. General tickets are available to the public beginning August 15. Tickets start at $32 and can be purchased by visiting http://www.wilmatheater.org or by calling the Wilma’s box office at 215-546-7824.
Based on Dog Man, the worldwide bestselling hit series of the same name by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who, with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the Cyborg Fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. Recommended for ages 5+.
“We’re so excited to expand to include young audiences and families at the Wilma,” said Leigh Goldenberg, Managing Director of the Wilma. “As a parent of a child who loves Dog Man, I know this will be a big hit in Philadelphia.”
“Dog Man: The Musical surpasses my highest expectations,’ said Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man book series. “It is the ‘perfect mash-up’ of memorable music, humor, and love.”
Dog Man: The Musical has a book and lyrics written by Kevin Del Aguila (Two-time Emmy Award winning writer of the PBS show Peg + Cat), music by Brad Alexander (Drama Desk Nominated See Rock City & Other Destinations), with original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman (NY: Less Than 50%), scenic design by Timothy R. Mackabee (Broadway’s The Elephant Man; Guards at the Taj, Lucille Lortel Award), costume design by Heidi Leigh Hanson (Regional: The Addams Family Musical, How I Learned to Drive), lighting design by David Lander (Broadway’s The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical; Benghal Tiger at the Bagdad Zoo, Drama Desk Award) and sound design by Emma Wilk (NY: The Waiting Game, Regional: The Heiress).
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