MOUSE KING Returns to The Mandelstam Theater for Eighth Holiday Season

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Family-friendly, South Florida holiday tradition to be performed in South Miami venue located on the campus of The Mandelstam School December 10 – 12, 2021

South Miami, FL – November 9, 2021 – MOUSE KING is back again to remind us that the “Key to Christmas” is love. Conceived by Sesame Street and Jim Henson Company veteran Noel MacNeal, and the award-winning singer-songwriter and prolific composer of children’s musical theater Jim Camacho, the holiday theater production will play at The Mandelstam Theater (8530 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, 33143) during the run up to the holidays, Friday December 10 through Sunday, December 12. The musical did not run during 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions on large indoor gatherings.  

“We’re very excited to be back this year to retell the story of Mouserick and company and to once again share the holiday spirit with the South Florida community,” says Camacho. “Now more than ever, the themes of love, family, and holiday cheer are extremely relevant and need to be heard.” Jim also wrote the musicals Fools’ Paradise, which enjoyed a run off-Broadway, The Cavie Islanders and the TrollThe Guru of Gir, and several others. 

MOUSE KING reimagines the story of The Nutcracker and tells it from the point of view of the mice. With master puppeteers and guest artists from New York City, some of whom make regular appearances on Saturday Night LiveThe Today ShowLast Week Tonight with John Oliver, along with a cast of talented child actors from the Miami area, MOUSE KING sprinkles an imaginative twist on the classic Nutcracker tale. The show has enjoyed a seven-year run of sellout performance, so advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. 

The performance schedule is as follows:  

Friday, December 10th, 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 11th, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 12th, 1 p.m. 

The singer-songwriter Camacho, who co-founded 1990’s garage / alternative rock band The Goods, has released four full-length solo albums, more than two dozen videos and singles, and created a web series called Adventures in Songwriting. He’s also written and released music for others in Nashville, working with country music royalty John Carter Cash through the AbFab Artists music publishing and development company. His latest singles “Going on Faith” and “When the World Stops Spinning” were recorded and produced by Cash at the Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, TN.  

Tickets for MOUSE KING start at $35 on MouseKingTickets.com; reserved seating is available. Pre-sale tickets highly recommended, as shows will sell out. Special media passes and access is available. The original soundtrack is available at MouseKingMusic.com.  

For more information, visit JimCamacho.com

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ABOUT JIM CAMACHO  

As co-founder (with his brother John) of the legendary Miami band The Goods, Camacho first attracted national attention through a series of albums that allowed the band to work with legendary producer Tom Dowd, sharing stages with the likes of Pearl JamThe SmithereensCracker and Matthew Sweet, and reaping any number of accolades in the process.  

Since then, Camacho’s enjoyed a prolific solo career that’s included a number of memorable albums and EPs. In addition, his music featured in films, documentaries and television soundtracks, and high-profile live performances that have taken him to any number of prestigious musical venues, including the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. He’s played the West Coast and the U.K. and has also had the distinction of touring with Alicia KeysJohn LegendLinda Perhacs, and Zascha Moktan.  

Camacho has also made his mark in the theatrical world with well-received original productions as “Fools’ Paradise”, “Guru”, “MOUSE KING”, “The Cavie Islanders and the Troll”, “Mickey Herman Saves the $#&@ World” and, most recently, “Digging For Bones” – all critically acclaimed musicals, many that found him, directing, and writing the book, music and lyrics.   

Indeed, Camacho’s prolific prowess extends to spotlighting other artists as well. His YouTube series “Adventures in Songwriting” initiated in 2019, finds him working with a series of special guests and then writing a song in tandem within the program’s 30 minute timeframe. The songs were released as an EP that included collaborations between Camacho and such seminal South Florida talents as Fernando PerdomoCharlie PickettElsten TorresRob Elba, and the bands ExNorwegian and Deaf Poets. The Miami Herald’s Howard Cohen described the special release show as “Good fun and a testament to the power of inspired songwriting.”  

Jim also recently recorded the Fred Neil tribute song “Come Back Baby”, which will appear on an upcoming Y&T Records Fred Neil tribute release. He’s currently gearing up for the 8th season of Mouse King, the holiday children’s musical production he co-created with Sesame Street and Jim Henson Company veteran Noel MacNeal. The show will once again run at The Mandelstam Theater in South Miami during mid-December. More information about both projects is forthcoming.  

For more information, visit JimCamacho.com.

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MOUSE KING Returns to Miami for a Seventh Holiday Season

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Family-friendly holiday tradition plays at The Mandelstam Theater, Miami’s best kept secret, December 13 – 15 and 20 – 22, 2019


South Miami, FL – November 19, 2019 – With all of the holiday bustle, travel, and Christmas shopping,It’s easy to forget the reason for the season. Fortunately, MOUSE KING is here again to remind us that the “Key to Christmas” – and all of the holidays, really – is love. MOUSE KINGis written by Sesame Street and Jim Henson Company veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning singer / songwriter Jim Camacho. The musical will play at The Mandelstam Theater (8530 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, 33143) for two weekends during the height of the holidays.

“I feel lucky and grateful that this show is still such an exciting adventure that kids continue to look forward to,” says Camacho. “We invite people to share in the positive message of hope that the show offers, and learn about what the true key to Christmas really is.” Jim also wrote the musicals Fools’ Paradise, which enjoyed a run off-Broadway, The Cavie Islanders and the Troll, as well as many others.

MOUSE KING revisits the story of The Nutcracker as told from the point of view of the mice. With master puppeteers and guest artists from New York City, some of whom appear regularly on Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and Mystery Science Theater 3000, along with a cast of talented child actors from the Miami area, MOUSE KING brings an imaginative twist on the Nutcracker to life. Due to six consecutive years of sell outs and by popular demand, this year’s production will enjoy a second weekend of performances.

The performance schedule is as follows:

Friday, December 13th, 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 14th, 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 15th, 2 p.m.
Friday, December 20th, 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 21st, 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 22nd, 2 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Camacho, who co-founded 1990s garage / alternative rock band The Goods, has released four full-length solo albums, more than two dozen videos and singles, and created a web series called Adventures in Songwriting. He’s also been writing music for other artists, including Canadian superstar Johnny Reid and Ana Cristina Cash.

Tickets for MOUSE KING start at $25 on mousekingtickets.com; reserved seating is available. Pre-sale tickets highly recommended, as shows will sell out.  Special media passes and access is available. The original soundtrack is available at mousekingmusic.com

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com or call 800.838.3006.

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MOUSE KING Returns to The Mandelstam Theater for a Seventh Holiday Season December 13 – 15 and 20 – 22

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Who: Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning singer / songwriter Jim Camacho, the cast of the 2019 production.

What: MOUSE KING a family-friendly holiday musical and South Florida tradition written by MacNeal and Camacho all about “The Key to Christmas”. Mouse King revisits the story of The Nutcracker as told from the point of view of the mice. With master puppeteers and guest artists from New York City, along with a cast of talented child actors from the Miami area, Mouse King brings an imaginative twist on the Nutcracker to life. Due to six consecutive years of sell outs and by popular demand, this year’s production will enjoy a second weekend of performances.

When: 
Friday, December 13th, 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 14th, 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 15th, 2 p.m.
Friday, December 20th, 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 21st, 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 22nd, 2 p.m.

Where: The Mandelstam Theater, 8530 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143.

Tickets: start at $25 online at http://mousekingtickets.com; reserved seating is available. Pre-sale tickets highly recommended, as shows will sell out.

More information: www.JimCamacho.com or 800.838.3006.

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Michael Mut
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786.426.2277

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Mouse King is Back!

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Mouse King Returns to Mandelstam Theater in South Miami December 8 – 10

South Florida holiday tradition tells the classic Nutcracker tale from the mice point of view

November 14, 2017 – South Miami, FL – For the fifth year in a row, the children’s holiday musical Mouse King will entertain audiences at the Mandelstam Theater (8530 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143). The production – book by Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and music and lyrics by award-winning composer Jim Camacho – captures the imagination and spirit of the holiday season, and showcases professional actors and master puppeteers from New York City, as well as some of the area’s best young talent. Mouse King has enjoyed sell-out performances since its debut in 2013. Reserved seating for the production is available for the first time; tickets begin at $25 and can be purchased online at www.MouseKingTickets.com.

“The show has really resonated with kids and adults alike and we’re thankful for all of the support given to it over the years,” says Camacho. “It’s a labor of love getting it from the page to the stage, but it’s rewarding to share our little heartwarming Christmas tradition with new faces and loyal Mouse-Kingers.” Jim wrote and produced all of the original music in Mouse King (listen here: www.MouseKingMusic.com), and also serves as the director of the production. The puppets used in the show were designed and built by Jim Henson Company alum James WojtalJr. (Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver).

Mouse King follows the story of the tiny protagonist Mouserick, his trials and travels, and eventual ascension to the throne of the “Kingdom of Sweets”. Along the way, he interacts with humans, learns about the world outside beyond his walls, and fights the Nutcracker and an army of Toy Soldiers. Most importantly for all, the lesson that Chrismouse, er Christmas, is truly about giving and caring for one another, not getting presents, is driven home, a message that applies to children of all ages.

The Nutcracker, written by E. T. A. Hoffman in 1816 and adapted by Alexandre Dumas Pere in 1844, premiered as a ballet in 1892 at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. Set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and the choreography of Marius Petipa, the holiday fairy tale was an instant success. It debuted stateside in the early 1940s and had become a staple by the mid-1950s. Mouse King’s collaboration began over a 2012 dinner by friends MacNeal and Camacho, who had already worked on “Who Put the Trick in Trick or Treat?”, a “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween production in the Bronx, NY.

The show will run Friday, December 8th, 7 p.m.Saturday, December 9th, 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 10th, 1 p.m. For more information, please visit www.JimCamacho.com or call 800.838.3006.

ABOUT JIM CAMACHO

Miami native Jim Camacho is a prolific singer-songwriter / producer who has written for platinum-selling artists, as well as writing and directing theater, musicals, and more recently, children’s musicals. His first successful theatrical work was Fools’ Paradise, which was directed and choreographed by the acclaimed Jonathan CerulloThe show ran as a full production in Miami and played to sold out workshops in New York. His musical theater collaborations include works with Drama Desk award winner Marco Ramirez on “Mickey Herman Saves the $#&@ World”, which had its debut at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center, and Sesame Street and Disney veteran Noel MacNeal on several “Boo at the Zoo” Bronx Zoo productions, and Mouse King, which has become a new South Florida holiday tradition, enjoying annual sell out performances each year since premiering in 2013.

Camacho co-founded and led the standout group The Goods, which was active during the 1990s, worked with legendary producer Tom Dowd, won the prestigious “Album of the Year” Florida Jammy award, and reached #1 on the Billboard Florida Radio & Record charts with their single “I’m Not Average”. Their high-energy live show, outstanding musicianship and relentless touring led them to sign their second recording contract, this time with Polygram Records, and be featured in a VH1 documentary. Camacho has shared the stage with Alicia KeysPearl JamThe Smithereens, Cracker, John Legend and Matthew Sweet, among others.

In 2017, Camacho launched a web series called “Adventures in Songwriting”, which features fellow songwriters in a laid-back interview setting and pairs the host and the guest in a challenge to write a song in 30 minutes. The new creative output is performed at the end of the segment, and all of the tracks from the five episodes taped and webcast so far are being mixed for an EP release due in early ’18. Camacho is also working on a full-length solo project, his first full-length since the critically-lauded Beachfront Defeat, as well as collaborating with brother John on a new as of yet untitled EP.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com.

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Mouse King Returns to Mandelstam Theater December 8 – 10

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Mouse King Returns to Mandelstam Theater for a Fifth Holiday Season December 8 – 10, 2017

Who: Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning composer Jim Camacho, the cast of the 2017 production.

What: Mouse King, a family-friendly South Florida holiday tradition written by MacNeal and Camacho. The children’s musical theater production revisits the story of The Nutcracker as told from the mice point of view. This year features technical enhancements to lighting, sound and backdrops. Mouse King debuted in 2013 and has enjoyed four consecutive years of sell-out performances.

When:  Friday, December 8th, 7 p.m., Saturday, December 9th, 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 10th, 1 p.m.

Where: The Mandelstam Theater, 8530 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143.

Tickets: start at $25 online and are now available at http://mousekingtickets.com; reserved seating will be offered for the first time. Pre-sale tickets highly recommended, as shows will sell out.

More information:  www.JimCamacho.com or 800.838.3006.

MEDIA CONTACT
Michael Mut
Mut Communications
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com