Since the first book, Franklin in the Dark, was published in 1986, Franklin has gained worldwide fame. The series of books, written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark, have sold more than 54 million copies around the globe, and the resulting television series is one of the highest rated kids programs on all US cable networks and syndicated television. Imaginative story lines and memorable art have made Franklin a friend to every child. In KOBA's live production, Franklin and his pals reassure children that it's okay to feel a myriad of ever-changing emotions, and encourage young people to solve problems on their own.

Click on a title to learn more about each show:
Franklin's Family Christmas Concert
Franklin's Carnival of Animals
Franklin - V.I.P. Appearance

FRANKLIN'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
(90-minute *LIVE* theatrical production)

Christmas is here, but Franklin is having trouble finding his Christmas spirit. "Where are all the presents?" he wonders. So Franklin's woodland friends decide to help him out by planning a party! Beaver takes care of entertainment while Bear cooks the food, sampling everything he makes. Fox gathers Christmas decorations for the perfect Christmas tree that Franklin must find all by himself! Join Franklin and friends as they get into magical adventures with a dancing snowman, a wacky gingerbread cookie, and a trio of playful elves. Celebrate the holiday season with lots of audience participation, singing, dancing and the jolliest Christmas spirit ever!

FRANKLIN'S CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS
(90-minute *LIVE* theatrical production)

Franklin and his friends Bear, Beaver, Fox and Snail are in store for plenty of fun and music when they visit a real live orchestra! In the spirit of new adventures, Franklin takes a whirl at conducting the Orchestra, but oh, what a racket he creates! Franklin learns that conducting isn't nearly as easy as he imagined! So instead, the gang lets the Maestro take the stage and conduct all of their favourite pieces from Saint Saens' Carnival of the Animals: Beaver glides to "The Swan," Fox dives with the fish in "Aquarium," Snail rattles dinosaur bones to "Fossils" and Bear's mouth waters when he hears the "Teddy Bear's Picnic." The Orchestra's majestic music stirs up images of lumbering elephants, hopping kangaroos, frolicking flamingos and even lures out No-Feet for an unforgettable appearance! Come join Franklin and his friends as they discover the wonders of the Orchestra with their wacky theatre guide, Theadora, who leads the audience through spirited participation that gets the whole family's imagination dancing!

*Local symphony required for this event.

FRANKLIN - V.I.P. APPEARANCE
(30-minute *LIVE* show)

Join Franklin and his two best friends, loyal Bear and mischievous Fox on an adventure of fun, learning and growing. Audience participation is the order of the day. Parents and children sing, dance, clap hands ...and sing some more, as Franklin and his pals take them on a musical flight of fancy and imagination. Franklin In Concert guarantees to involve and enthrall your audience - and, most importantly - they will leave the show having shared a family memory.

Character Meet & Greets are also available.