{"id":31220,"date":"2016-04-22T22:30:14","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T14:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/?p=31220"},"modified":"2016-05-01T10:28:55","modified_gmt":"2016-05-01T02:28:55","slug":"madagascar-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2016\/04\/madagascar-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Madagascar Live! \u2013 From Screen to Stage."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The hugely popular Madagascar animated series from Dreamworks need no introduction. Children (and I dare say adults too) from all over have been drawn to the humorous antics of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo\u2026not forgetting the indomitable penguins and the \u2018I like to Move it Move it\u2019 King Julien!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31229\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE01-copy.jpg?resize=1140%2C717&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Madagascar LIVE01 copy\" height=\"717\" width=\"1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE01-copy.jpg?w=1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE01-copy.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE01-copy.jpg?resize=768%2C483&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE01-copy.jpg?resize=1024%2C644&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We brought our 22 month-old Buddy along on his first theatre outing to catch our favourite Madagascar characters live \u2018in-person\u2019 yesterday and it was a joy seeing him clapping along with his sister too!<\/p>\n<p>The production attempts to recreate the first Madagascar installment. It is never easy trying to recreate digital creations into a real life theatre show. Kudos to the cast member who acted as Melman in Giraffe \u2013 that was some seriously impressive stick-walking there! In its ambitious attempt to recreate the iconic moments from the animation movie, some of the conversations were quickly glossed over making those moments, for those of us who are familiar with the movie, kind of a \u2018touch-and-go\u2019, but for the kids, they don&#8217;t seem to mind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31232\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE02.jpg?resize=1140%2C715&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Madagascar LIVE02\" height=\"715\" width=\"1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE02.jpg?w=1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE02.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE02.jpg?resize=768%2C482&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE02.jpg?resize=1024%2C642&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31230\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE04.jpg?resize=1140%2C714&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Madagascar LIVE04\" height=\"714\" width=\"1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE04.jpg?w=1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE04.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE04.jpg?resize=768%2C481&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE04.jpg?resize=1024%2C641&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This LIVE stage show recreated an entire different set of soundtrack. With music styles ranging from hip-hop to rock and to soul and Big Band swing, the music and fast-paced acting kept the kids entertained. Lighting and staging were spot on, closely resembling the animated world in the movie. For fans of \u2018Move it Move it\u2019, yes, we were not disappointed at all as we dance along with King Julien himself.<\/p>\n<p>Talking about the \u2018king\u2019, the highlight was of course when King Julien appeared. Just like in the movie, his presence brought the show into high gear, delivering more laughter and turned the theatre into a massive party central with colourful spot lights and strobes as parents and children bobbed and swayed. The audience&#8217;s favourite tune of the night was what else, but \u2018Move It Move It\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QBnzK6jRLcI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A sneak preview of the Madagascar LIVE! dance from its run in UK since no videography was allowed at the show.<\/p>\n<p>It was also a rare bonus that the cast were around towards the end of the show to take photos with the families. The approximately 100 minute long live production comes with a 20-minute interval. Very handy especially if you\u2019re watching with an active 22 month old. We also liked the fact also that the evening showtimes start at 6pm \u2013 not too late for little kids to miss their bedtime routines.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of Madagascar Movie and have time to spare this weekend, be sure to catch Madagascar Live! before it \u2018move-it, move-it\u2019 away!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31222\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1452062996057.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1452062996057\" height=\"427\" width=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1452062996057.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1452062996057.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticketing Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MADAGASCAR LIVE!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Event Date: Thu, 21 &#8211; Sun, 24 Apr 2016<br \/>\nShow Times: Thu &amp; Fri: 6pm<br \/>\nSat &amp; Sun: 11am, 2.30pm &amp; 6pm<\/p>\n<p>Venue: Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands<\/p>\n<p>Tickets priced from SGD40 and up can be purchased from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sistic.com.sg\/events\/mada0416\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sistic website<\/a>, Sistic outlets or call Sistic Ticketing Hotline: +65 6348 5555 &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hugely popular Madagascar animated series from Dreamworks need no introduction. Children (and I dare say adults too) from all over have been drawn to the humorous antics of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo\u2026not forgetting the indomitable penguins and the \u2018I like to Move it Move it\u2019 King [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":31230,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,9],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Madagascar-LIVE04.jpg?fit=1140%2C714&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p59hHF-87y","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31220"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31220"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31220\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31239,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31220\/revisions\/31239"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31220"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}