By Mabel Pais
‘AVATAR: The Last Airbender In Concert’ – The 20th Anniversary Tour (avatarinconcert.com), a collaboration of Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla, will land in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. Audiences will be immersed in a two-hour performance with a live orchestra that brings the show’s iconic musical score to life in perfect harmony paired with visual highlights and favorite moments from all three seasons of the series.
The news comes as Nickelodeon celebrates the milestone 20th anniversary of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ with all-new original digital content across the Paramount ecosystem, one-of-a-kind experiences, and brand new consumer products and games. Learn more at avatarinconcert.com. Watch the trailer – vimeo.com/1077948599/2fe6d9f401.
HISTORY
Since its debut on February 21, 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has become a fixture with fans around the world, spawning a universe of popular characters, a spinoff series with ‘The Legend of Korra,’ a recently announced new series, ‘Avatar: Seven Havens,’ several bestselling book series, an upcoming theatrical film, and a live orchestra tour, ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert.’
“‘Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert’ marks the 20th anniversary of this franchise in a way that joyfully celebrates the connection fans have with the original series,” says Pam Kaufman, President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences, Paramount. “We are thrilled to be able to bring this experience to new cities worldwide, with some fun surprises in store for concert attendees.”
ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour’ presents a stunning live orchestral performance of the series’ beloved soundtrack, now elevated with a once-in-a-lifetime cinematic experience. This special anniversary edition features a two-hour visual journey through all three seasons of the iconic animated series, projected on a full-size cinema screen with new elements and artistic surprises crafted for this special anniversary edition that offers fresh perspectives on the show’s legacy.
Preserving the original dialogue and sound effects, the concert replaces the recorded score with a powerful live orchestra, performing the legendary music of Emmy® Award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, the creative mastermind behind the show’s original music, in perfect sync with the action on screen.
“When I started work on ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ it was a dream to have the music performed by an orchestra,” said Zuckerman. “Now, over 20 years later, with the concert tour, that dream has come true in a way I never could have imagined. It’s profound for me to see the Avatar community of fans — so wonderfully diverse — come together to celebrate the show through its music. The atmosphere of joy at the concerts is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I’m elated that more people will continue to share in it.”
From taiko and erhu to soaring strings and delicate woodwinds, the music comes alive alongside the adventures of Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko, and more, all brought together by Zuckerman’s expanded arrangements and creative collaboration with original series editor Jeff Adams. With a few inspired additions and celebratory touches designed to mark the occasion just for this milestone tour, longtime fans and newcomers alike will experience ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ like never before.
TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION
For more information about ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, ‘tour dates, and tickets, visit avatarinconcert.concert and follow #avatarinconcert; @avatarthelastairbender on Facebook (facebook.com/avatarthelastairbender); @avatarlegends on Instagram (instagram.com/avatarlegends) and TikTok (tiktok.com/@avatarlegends); and @AvTatarLegends and @avatarthelastairbender on YouTube (youtube.com/@AvatarLegends).
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 46th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands. Learn more at nick.com.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
Nickelodeon’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ emerged from its three-season run (61 episodes), from February 2005 to July 2008, as one of the most beloved animated properties in history. Honored with a Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy, along with multiple Annie Awards and Genesis Awards, the series follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must defeat Fire Lord Ozai and end the Hundred Year War to restore balance to the Four Nations. Learn more at avatarinconcert.com.
Paramount Location-Based Entertainment & Experiences
Paramount Location-Based Entertainment & Experiences brings Paramount’s stories and franchises to life across experiential touchpoints, including theme parks, hotel & resorts, water parks, cruises, pop-ups, attractions, themed restaurants, Broadway musicals, touring shows, and more. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Location Based Entertainment & Experiences operates globally with more than 50 restaurants, 7 hotels & resorts including Nickelodeon Punta Cana, Nickelodeon Riviera Maya and Paramount Hotels in Dubai, theme parks and family centers across the US, the UK, Spain, Germany, Australia, Italy, Belgium, China and Malaysia and stage shows including ‘Mean Girls The Musical,’ ‘The SpongeBob Musical,’ ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Musical,’ and the family touring hit ‘PAW Patrol Live!’ Learn more at paramount.com.
GEA Live
GEA Live has established itself as the premier partner in location-based entertainment, combining creativity, excellence and credibility to deliver unforgettable events that bring iconic brands to life in all their glory. Learn more at gealive.com.
Senbla
Founded by Ollie Rosenblatt, Senbla is a London-based concert promoting and production company that operates both nationally and internationally. Senbla works across multiple forms of live entertainment from artist touring, film in concert, one off specially produced shows, outdoor concerts, Dance, family entertainment, theatre and experiential. Learn more at senbla.com.
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
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Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Business, Spirituality, Social Issues, Health and Wellness, Education, and Cuisine.
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