Langhorne, PA (April 3,2007) "“ Sesame Place, the nation's only theme park based on the award-winning television show, Sesame Street, presents two live concerts performed by Christy Carlson Romano on Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th. The star of the Disney Channel's Even Stevens and voice of Kim Possible will perform in the Big Bird Theater at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days and join in the fun for the 3 p.m. Rock Around the Block Parade.
Twenty-two year old Romano has been working non-stop as an entertainer and actor since the age of six, and she is best known in her role as Ren on the Disney Channel's Even Stevens and as the voice of Kim Possible in Disney's animated series. Romano has also starred in two of the highest rated Disney Channel original movies, Cadet Kelly and The Stevens Get Even. In addition to her television roles, in 2004 Romano completed a successful eight-month run as Belle in Broadway's hit musical, Beauty and the Beast. In 2005, Romano was honored to receive a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award for Best Performance in an Animated Show for her role in Kim Possible.
Sesame Place, an interactive play experience for families with children ages 2-7 and named one of the top four theme parks in the Northeast by Family Fun Magazine, is located 30 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes south of Manhattan. Sesame Place offers stimulating play activities feature exhilarating water attractions such as Sky Splash, live stage shows, the "Rock Around the Block"¯ musical parade, the thrilling Vapor Trail roller coaster and memorable Sesame Street character greetings throughout
the day. Sesame Place is an Anheuser-Busch Adventure Park. Busch Entertainment Corporation also operates SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove. Aquatica, SeaWorld's water park, is under construction in Orlando and is scheduled to open next spring.
Concerts are free with park admission and are held rain or shine. Reservations for Christy Carlson Romano are recommended and are limited to five per person and for one show only, they can by made by calling 215-752-7070 x222. Reservations will guarantee concert admission but seating is first come first serve. For more information, visit sesameplace.com or call 215-752-7070 x222.
Sesame Place opens May 5, 2007. It is open Friday through Sunday until May 25 when the park is open daily. After Labor Day, Sesame Place is open weekends only until October 27, 2007. Single day general admission is $44.50, children under the age of 2 are free, and seniors (55+) are $39.50. There are varying selections of season passports such as the entry level Sesame Passport, upscale Big Bird Passport and platinum level Super Grover Passport with benefits throughout the season.
To learn more about Passport benefits, breakfast, lunch or dinner with Big Bird & Friends, the line-up of special events and general park information, visit www.sesameplace.com or call 1-866-GO-4-ELMO. Please note, prices listed above are before taxes. Sesame Place information is also available on the web at sesameplace.com.
Sesame Workshop is a nonprofit educational organization making a meaningful difference in children's lives around the world. Founded in 1968, the Workshop changed television forever with the legendary Sesame Street. Today, the Workshop continues to innovate on behalf of children in 120 countries, using its proprietary research methodology to ensure its programs and products are engaging and enriching. Sesame Workshop is behind award-winning programs like Dragon Tales, Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat, and Pinky Dinky Doo and ground breaking multimedia productions in South Africa, Egypt and Russia. As a nonprofit, Sesame Workshop puts the proceeds it receives from sales of Sesame Street, Dragon Tales, Sagwa, and Pinky products right back into its educational projects for children around the world. Find the Workshop online at www.sesameworkshop.org.
###
