THEATRE + COMEDY

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, flies into Houston February 24-March 7 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby).

Based on the timeless novel by Ian Fleming, author/creator of James Bond, the enthralling adventure of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the magical car that sails the seas and flies through the air, has been a family favorite since the original motion picture captivated the world’s imagination in 1968.

Chitty's eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, and his children, Jemima and Jeremy, join the truly scrumptious Truly Scrumptious and kooky Grandpa Potts in outwitting the dastardly Baron and Baroness of Vulgaria in their attempt to steal the flying car for themselves.

You’ll believe a car can fly!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is everything you could want in a musical – and more. Sensational sets, stunning special effects, an irresistible story, and an unforgettable Sherman Brothers score, including memorable classics like “Truly Scrumptious”, “Hushabye Mountain”, and, of course, the Oscar®-nominated title song, all add up to a Broadway blockbuster the whole family will love.

The national tour boasts an entirely new creative team, original script and fresh adaptation directed by Ray Roderick.

Presented by Cadillac Broadway Across America-Houston.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will officially launch its first North American tour at the Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale on November 18th, 2008. It will continue to dazzle cities across the U.S. including Tampa, Appleton, Baltimore, Dayton, San Antonio, Houston, Pittsburgh, Providence, Philadelphia, Orlando, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Louisville, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Tempe and Costa Mesa.

The Broadway production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang received 5 Tony Award nominations, 10 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations and 4 Drama Desk nominations during its' Broadway run at the Hilton Theatre.

It opened on April 28, 2005.

The London production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was nominated for 3 Laurence Olivier Awards in 2003, including Best New Musical, and won Best Musical at the Variety Club Awards in 2003.

The production opened on April 16, 2002 to rave reviews and record-breaking business at the London Palladium and continues to sell-out on tour across the U.K.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was originally directed by Adrian Noble on Broadway. This newly conceived version, with direction and adapted script by Ray Roderick, features sets and costumes by renowned English designer Anthony Ward, additional set designs by Robert Bissinger and lighting by Charlie Morrison. Choreography is by Joanne Hunter.

The national tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is executive produced by Dan Sher of Big League Productions.

Duration: 2 hours and 45 mins with one 15 min. intermission

Age Appropriateness: All Ages.