Bluey's Big Play at Hollywood Pantages
Event Details
- Date
- 2026-10-23
- Ends
- 2026-10-25
- Venue
- Hollywood Pantages Theatre
- Address
- 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Source
Event info via Broadway in Hollywood
- Organizer
- Broadway in Hollywood
If your household runs on "Bluey" reruns, mark the calendar: "Bluey's Big Play: This Is Bluey, For Real Life" hits the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a single weekend, October 23-25, 2026. It's the first live theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning animated series, and it's built for the show's youngest fans, recommended for ages 2 and up, with every attendee, including infants, requiring a ticket.
The setup mirrors an episode: Dad wants a little downtime on the bean bag, and Bluey and Bingo have entirely different plans. What follows is 50 minutes of the games, chaos, and imagination that make the show a favorite with both kids and the adults watching along with them. Bluey creator Joe Brumm wrote an original story for the stage production, and series composer Joff Bush contributed new music, so this isn't a clips reel stitched into a set. It's a genuine new Heeler adventure.
The production uses large-scale puppetry to bring Bluey, Bingo, and the rest of the family to life on stage, a deliberate choice that's drawn comparisons to War Horse's approach: expressive, physical puppets rather than costumed performers. It's presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co., the Australian company behind the original stage adaptation that's toured internationally to strong reviews.
At under an hour, it's built for short attention spans without padding, which matters for a 2-and-up recommended audience. Multiple showtimes run across the weekend (Friday evening, and Saturday/Sunday matinees), so there's flexibility to work around nap schedules. Given the narrow three-day window, this is a book-ahead show rather than one to catch on a whim.
The Hollywood Pantages is at 6233 Hollywood Blvd, right on the Metro B (Red) Line at Hollywood/Vine, making it one of the easier family outings in the city if you'd rather skip parking near the Boulevard.
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