Two Entertainment Giants to Transform CoComelon, the Largest Kids Show in the World, From Streaming Sensation to Live Production
Moonbug Entertainment taps legendary award-winning event producer Michael Cohl to spearhead their first-ever CoComelon live stage show!
New York, NY — Moonbug Entertainment, the global entertainment company behind the #1 children’s show, CoComelon, and Michael Cohl’s new powerhouse EMC Presents to produce the global hit series’ first-ever live production “CoComelon LIVE! JJ’s Journey.” More details announced shortly.
CoComelon is the #1 most-watched brand on YouTube with over 3.5 billion monthly views, also available on the streaming giant Netflix where it set the record for the number of consecutive days in the Top 10 ‘Most Watched TV Shows.’ On Spotify, CoComelon holds the top spot in the preschool-aged category; it’s also available to stream on Apple Music and Amazon Music.
The live show encompasses all the fun, energy, and positivity of the ground-breaking preschool show. Families will join all their favorite characters for a toe-tapping, fun-filled journey through the world of CoComelon. Featuring over 20 songs, including some new music, little ones will be treated to a unique interactive, musical adventure with magical special effects in an unforgettable live stage show experience.
“I’ve been producing shows for five decades, and I’ve never seen anything quite like CoComelon,” Cohl said. “My grandchildren are mesmerized by the fun and relatable stories in CoComelon, and we have the unique opportunity to bring that magic to life. We’re going to create an experience that is everything your child wants it to be. It’s great to be working with the team at Moonbug who’ve done an amazing job in just three years making this a worldwide sensation.”
“As we expand our hugely popular preschool show beyond streaming platforms and innovative licensing deals, we’re excited to bring our audience a fun, immersive, and exciting face-to-face CoComelon experience,” said Patrick Reese, General Manager of CoComelon at Moonbug Entertainment. “Michael Cohl is an industry-leading producer with a long track record of working with the best artists and brands in the entertainment space and creating world-class live events. We’re thrilled to be partnering with him and the EMC Presents team to transform our beloved animated show into a spectacular in-person experience.”
More details about CoComelon Live! tour productions will be announced later this year.
About EMC Presents:
EMC Presents is a partnership between CTS Eventim, one of the leading international providers of ticketing services and live entertainment, and award-winning tour promoter and producer Michael Cohl, creating one of the strongest global networks of promoters and venues. The partnership provides a comprehensive worldwide live entertainment platform, creating extraordinary shows and experiences, from concept creation to production and promotion.
About Moonbug Entertainment:
Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids’ titles in the world. Moonbugs lineup includes global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, My Magic Pet Morphle, Supa Strikas, Go Buster, Playtime with Twinkle, Gecko’s Garage, ARPO and many more which are available in 27 languages.
In just three years, it has become a kids programming powerhouse with a library of more than 550 hours of content, which is distributed on more than 100 platforms globally, including YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Sky, Tencent, Youku and Roku. In May of 2020, Tubular Labs named Moonbug one of the leading digital kids’ entertainment companies in the world based on the total number of minutes watched worldwide.