CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — As the Academy Awards approach, Northeast Ohio has received some major news regarding one of the biggest movies of the past year.
On Monday, Live Nation and Mattel Inc. announced a summer tour for "Barbie The Movie: In Concert." The tour will see the record-smashing film projected onto a giant LED screen above Orchestrator and Executive Producer Macy Schmidt’s all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra, The Barbie Land Sinfonietta, which will perform the film's award-winning score.
Included in the announcement of this summer's tour dates is an Aug. 12 stop at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls.
“We can’t wait for fans of all ages to join us in this immersive experience, celebrating the biggest movie of 2023 and bringing the magic of Barbie to life like never before.” Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer at Mattel, said in a statement. “The incredible talents of Macy Schmidt and The Barbie Land Sinfonietta guarantee an unparalleled and unforgettable adventure.”
Added Schmidt: “Music lends so much heart and excitement to the Barbie film; between the stunning and clever orchestral score and the upbeat iconic pop soundtrack, music is carrying us through the story. On top of getting to experience the film unlike ever before, Barbie The Movie: In Concert audiences will have the privilege of watching some of the world’s best musicians come together and do what they do best.
"Throughout this entire process, I’ve been so inspired by Mattel’s genuine commitment to everything this film stands for. I am particularly excited to be partnering with Mattel as I have long been inspired by Barbie’s purpose statement: ‘to inspire the limitless potential in every girl.’ It couldn’t be more aligned to have an all-women orchestra performing this film, bringing its message to life onstage.’”
Tickets for the tour will be available to Citi cardmembers beginning on March 5 at 10 a.m. through the Citi Entertainment program. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale, which will begin on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. via ticketmaster.com.