What little girl (and her Mommy) doesn’t LOVE Pinkalicious? Let me tell you, in surveying my friends it seems pretty unanimous - Pinkalicious is near to their girls’ hearts. It was also clear by observing the giddy, pink audience at the opening of Emerald City Theatre’s musical version of Pinkalicious, that this show is going to be a hit as well. Pinkalicious is playing at the Apollo Theatre September 18 - December 31, 2010. The show runs exactly 1 hour and tickets cost $16 for adults and $13 for children.

As you would expect, the play follows the book very closely - the main difference being that the characters burst into song every few minutes. It adds even more whimsy to an already cute story. The lead actress gives a bouncy, plump interpretation to the shows namesake character. She’s very likable and funny. But it was the actor who plays Pink’s brother Peter who really stood out. His comic timing is fantastic and made that character almost more memorable then Pinkalicious herself. There are cute surprises throughout the show that brought great responses from the audience. I loved the use of puppetry in the Cup Cake Dreams and the hilarious backup singers in I Got The Pink Blues. Make sure to arrive at the theater a bit early, as Emerald City did a pre-show art project that the kids then use during the show. It was very fun.

In addition, Emerald City is offering Pinkalicious Cupcake Tea Parties. After seeing the play families are able to walk over to The Grand Central for a special party featuring games, pink crafts, a reading of the original story and treats. The party is from 2-3:30pm on Saturdays Sept. 25, Oct. 9 and 24 & Sundays October 3 and 17. The party costs $15 for adults and $25 for children (attending the play is not required).