'Pinkalicious The Musical' coming to Patchogue Theatre
"Pinkalicious The Musical" is about a little girl who loves the color pink. She makes pink cupcakes and likes them so much, she turns pink. See the children's book come to life on March 2 at Patchogue Theatre. Credit: Bruce Gilbert
In a delicious first introduction to theater, kids can watch Pinkalicious — the pink-loving, imaginative girl from the popular book series and television show — come to life in her off Broadway and touring show. She and her cast of friends and family will perform at the Patchogue Theatre on March 2.
The production, based on the series of children’s books written and illustrated by Victoria Kahn, is filled with whimsical, thought-provoking twists and turns. At first, Pinkalicious, who can never get enough pink, eats too many pink cupcakes and turns pink. She’s thrilled, so she asks the kids in the audience if she should eat one more. At this point, kids often shout, “Don’t do it, Pinkalicious!” She eats another anyway and turns red.
“Pinkalicious realizes she can’t live her life that way,” show actress and assistant director Taylor Feldman adds. “So, she starts to eat green vegetables as something new. She actually enjoys them, and turns back to her Pinkalicious self.” All is well until her brother eats the last of the pink cupcakes and he turns pink. As the story unfolds, Pinkalicious ultimately learns friendships can be bumpy, and sometimes too much of a good thing can be too much. There are endearing messages for parents as well.
“I think the most fun part of the show is seeing kids interacting with the characters. Some little girls come to the musical wearing pink tutus and tiaras, just like Pinkalicious,” says Feldman. “During a recent performance, one little boy sat on the floor in front of the stage because he was so excited and couldn’t contain himself.”
Zonnie Sheik and granddaughter Ines Sheck, 5, both of Manhattan, watch "Pinkalicious The Musical" in Manhattan on Feb. 4. Credit: Bruce Gilbert
There’s a meet-and-greet session after every show when children in the audience can talk to all the cast members and take photos. “The meet-and-greet is a mad rush because the kids are so inspired. They believe the actors in the show are the real characters, so they come up to us with pictures they’ve drawn and things they want to tell us,” Feldman explains.
Continue the fun with a pink-filled day with colorful desserts and drinks at local restaurants after the show.
HAVE A PINK SNACK AFTER THE SHOW
The Meetball Place
54 W Main St.
The pink strawberry shortcake shake at That Meetball Place in Patchogue. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
Keep the spirit of pink alive and bop over to this restaurant and order a pink strawberry shortcake shake ($11).
More info 631-569-5888, thatmeetballplaceli.com;
The Energy Bar
100 W. Main St.,
Mike Bianchini with the peanut butter and raspberry puree smoothie at The Energy Bar in Patchogue. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
The shop features a light pink peanut butter and raspberry smoothie. Add more raspberry purée to make it super pink (kid size $5.50).
More info 631-289-1113, theenergybaronline.com
Smallcakes Patchogue
17 W. Main St.,
The confetti cupcake with pink icing at Smallcakes in Patchogue. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
Indulge in a confetti cupcake with pink icing ($4.50) after the show. If you’d prefer to bake your own, the recipe for official Pinkalicious pink cupcakes is online at thinkpinkalicious.com.
More info 631-500-9300, smallcakespatchogue.com
'Pinkalicious The Musical'
WHEN | WHERE 3 p.m. March 2; Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue
COST Starting at $39 ages 2 and older; show most appropriate for ages 2-7
MORE INFO patchoguetheatre.org, 631-207-1313
