~ The action-packed, high-energy, heroic musical drama adventure helmed by a group of pups has been brought to India by BookMyShow Live and is the first international theatrical for children to be held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai ~

~ The premiere show was enjoyed by all children no bar including paw-rents such as Soha Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi, Ritika Sajdeh (Rohit Sharma’s wife), Mandira Bedi, Sonal Chauhan, Roshni Chopra, Gurdip Punjj, Arjun Punjj, Vandana Sajnani Khattar, Smriti Khanna, Saumya Tandon, Dabboo & Manisha Ratnani, Karan Johar’s kids Yash & Roohi as also Genelia D’souza Deshmukh’s children along with 800 children from underprivileged communities brought together by BookASmile ~

The enchanting world of imagination came alive last evening as Paw Patrol Live! ‘Race to the Rescue’, the eagerly anticipated kids’ musical, debuted amidst loads of laughter, engaging melodies and the grand splenour of the NMACC theatre which left its spectators spellbound. The premiere of this captivating production marked a new milestone in children’s theatre in India. Brought to India by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of India’s leading entertainment destination BookMyShow, along with Nickelodeon, VStar Entertainment Group and TEG Life Like Touring, Paw Patrol Live! ‘Race to the Rescue’ shows go live from July 20th onwards for the public with 16 shows across 10 days until July 30th.

Against a backdrop of whimsical sets that seamlessly changed transporting children into the different hotspots on the adventure map of Paw Patrol Live!, props like pompoms given to the children to wave every time they spotted a clue and artists that imbibed the spirit of the pups jumping across the stage and interacting with the young audience, the magical tale unfolded, transporting young hearts into a world of adventure and possibilities that know no bounds! The performance encouraged audiences to engage through call & response and audience interaction, dance with the Pup Boogie and help the pups rescue Mayor Goodway and win the race! From the very first note, the children were drawn into an immersive experience, accompanied by a talented cast of exceptional performers who effortlessly brought the characters to life. As the musical’s contagious tunes resonated through the auditorium and striking elements from the show came to life such as fire engines and police patrol cars driven by the pups, the children were seen jumping up with joy and screaming back answers to the questions asked by the pups. The immersive soundtracks, all sung live by the pups on stage attracted an enthusiastic applause after each number. From lively and upbeat melodies to some heart thumping ones, the songs brought out a whirlwind of emotions, leaving everyone with smiling faces and all feet tapping unanimously! The vibrant costumes were a feast for the eyes, blending animated characters into reality to create a visual extravaganza.

The adventurous yet engaging performance spanning over an hour at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultrural Centre’s Grand Theatre had the kids and their paw-rents grooving and singing along to the Paw Patrol theme song. BookASmile, the charity initiative of BookMyShow, presented the opportunity to almost 800 young underprivileged beneficiaries aged between 4 and 10 years, to experience the premiere of the much awaited musical drama. The musical brought all of Mumbai together across categories with some of the biggest names also being spotted at the premiere of Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue. Some of thecity’s famed and much-loved paw-rents including Soha Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia, Soha Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi, Ritika Sajdeh (Rohit Sharma’s wife), Mandira Bedi, Sonal Chauhan, Roshni Chopra, Gurdip Punjj, Arjun Punjj, Vandana Sajnani Khattar, Smriti Khanna, Saumya Tandon, Dabboo and Manisha Ratnani along with Karan Johar’s kids Yash & Roohi as also Genelia D’souza Deshmukh’s children to name a few were amongst those cheering loudest at the premiere show of the children’s musical.

Commenting on the premiere of the fun-filled show to India, Kunal Khambhati, Head – Live Events and IP, BookMyShow said, “It is exciting to kickstart what will be the best 10 days for the younglings of India as they see the squad of Paw Patrol Live! in all their glory! With parents alwayslooking for immersive experiences that the whole family can enjoy together and kids can engage with and learn from, ‘Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue’ is the gateway to exactly that and the premiere show proved that beyond doubt. We’ve got some great reviews from the premiere and can’t wait for the audience to experience the magic of this musical-drama as we expand our offerings of entertainment experiences for India further, with Paw Patrol Live!”

Classic theatrical scenery, along with a high-tech video wall visually transported families to an authentic Paw Patrol Live! environment, including locations from the TV series, like Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi’s farm and Jake’s Mountain.

The show runs for 1 hour and 20 minutes (across two acts and an intermission).

Tickets for shows from July 20th start Rs 750/- onwards and are available EXCLUSIVELY on BookMyShow.