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WILKES-BARRE — A theatrical production based on an internationally successful children’s toy brand is coming to Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Shopkins Live! will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square.

The production will feature The Shoppies and Shopkins characters in an all new storyline — Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Peppa-Mint and friends will prepare for Shopville’s annual Funtastic Food and Fashion Fair — with original pop music and video highlights.

Tickets range from $40.50 to $103.50 and go on sale 10 a.m. April 28 through the Kirby Center box office, online at kirbycenter.org and by phone at 570-826-1100.

A pre-sale for Kirby members begins at 10 a.m. April 24 through the same outlets.

Jessicake, Bubbleisha and Peppa-Mint are coming to the Kirby Center in an all new storyline.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web1_ShopkinsLive_PRESS.jpg.optimal.jpgJessicake, Bubbleisha and Peppa-Mint are coming to the Kirby Center in an all new storyline. Submitted photo

Times Leader staff reports

Reach Matt Mattei at 570-991-6651 or on Twitter @TimesLeaderMatt.