Bob the Builder is back with a new show and a tour of theaters throughout North America. HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent children’s entertainment producers and rights owners, in association with UK-based I.P. Live, announce the debut of Bob the Builder LIVE! Spud’s Big Mess – Bob the Builder’s first touring stage show in five years.

The show begins as Bob and his team build the first-ever recycling center and wind farm in Sunflower Valley. It isn’t long before some items go missing and a few of Bob’s friends mysteriously disappear. Faced with a mountain of garbage, they must figure out who is responsible for the mess and work together to fix it, while dealing with Spud’s antics. Can they all pull together and get the job done? Yes they can! The 90-minute show features 10 original songs and sees the characters embark on an adventure that promotes positive messages of caring for the environment, recycling, teamwork, cooperation and, of course, the importance of a can-do spirit. In support of the eco-friendly messages of this show, the producers will use all show communications to encourage attendees to read the show programs online. In addition, show materials will include special recycling tips and eco-themed activities for kids.  All venues where the live show is performing will be encouraged to use recycling containers and include how to attend the show by using public transportation on their website. “HIT Entertainment is thrilled to work with I.P. Live and Magic & Arts Entertainment to bring everyone’s favorite builder to kids and families across the country in such a vibrant, high-quality stage show production,” said Gary Krakower, Senior Vice President, US Licensing & Live Events, HIT Entertainment. “Bob the Builder’s positive messages of teamwork and follow-through, along with his lessons about caring for the environment, have made him a phenomenally popular character worldwide and will resonate with kids and families through this exciting stage show.”

Venues to showcase what will likely be one of the leading family entertainment tours of 2009 include:
California Center for the Arts, Wilshire Theatre, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Lakeland Center, Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Curtis M. Phillips Center, Saenger Theatre, Marina Civic Center, Parker Playhouse, Times Union Center for the Performing Arts, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Evansville Auditorium and Convention Centre, The Heymann, Thalia Mara Hall, Beacon Theater, The Belk Theatre, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Mabee Center, The Academy of Music, The Ira & Nancy Koger Center for the Arts, North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium , The Orpheum Theatre , The Majestic Theatre, Perot Theatre, McAllen Civic Center, Selena Auditorium, Majestic Theatre, The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Salem Civic Center, Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts, Hamilton Place Theatre, Fredericton Playhouse, and Imperial Theatre