Today in Wheeling History: August 24--Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! returned to WesBanco Arena for the 2012-2013 season launch (2012).
Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! began its second touring season at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia, on August 24, 2012, marking a significant entertainment milestone for the Ohio Valley region. Produced by Feld Entertainment under license from Disney, this 90-minute live stage show brought the beloved animated characters from Disney Channel's hit series to life for families across North America. WesBanco Arena, originally built in 1977 as the Wheeling Civic Center at a cost of $7 million, served as the perfect venue for this family-friendly spectacular.
The show featured live actors in elaborate costumes, with some characters wearing full body suits including Phineas, Ferb, Buford, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, and Perry the Platypus, while others like Candace, Jeremy, Isabella, and Baljeet wore character-themed clothing with masks featuring oversized goggles for eyes. The production included high-energy performances combining action adventure with rock concert elements, featuring hit songs from the animated series including "Gitchee Gitchee Goo," "S.I.M.P. (Squirrels In My Pants)," "Backyard Beach," and "Today is Gonna Be a Great Day".
The touring production used innovative staging where characters were first introduced in their cartoon forms through video projection, then slid down from the screen into the real world via a backyard slide that extended into the physical arena. This technology allowed audiences to witness their favorite animated characters transform into live performers right before their eyes. The 2012-2013 season, which began in Wheeling, continued through February 18, 2013, ending in Chattanooga, Tennessee, making WesBanco Arena the official launch point for the tour's second year.
Wheeling had previously hosted the show during the first tour season on August 26, 2011, making the 2012 performance a highly anticipated return engagement. Local families embraced the production enthusiastically, with children attending in costume and parents appreciating the wholesome entertainment that stayed true to the television series. The show's success at WesBanco Arena demonstrated the venue's continuing importance as a premier entertainment destination for the region, hosting major touring productions alongside local sports teams and community events.
To learn more: Wheeling News-Register (https://tinyurl.com/37k6xj53), Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/4errnxuh)
Photo credits: Wheeling News-Register, Wikimedia Commons
Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! began its second touring season at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia, on August 24, 2012, marking a significant entertainment milestone for the Ohio Valley region. Produced by Feld Entertainment under license from Disney, this 90-minute live stage show brought the beloved animated characters from Disney Channel's hit series to life for families across North America. WesBanco Arena, originally built in 1977 as the Wheeling Civic Center at a cost of $7 million, served as the perfect venue for this family-friendly spectacular.
The show featured live actors in elaborate costumes, with some characters wearing full body suits including Phineas, Ferb, Buford, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, and Perry the Platypus, while others like Candace, Jeremy, Isabella, and Baljeet wore character-themed clothing with masks featuring oversized goggles for eyes. The production included high-energy performances combining action adventure with rock concert elements, featuring hit songs from the animated series including "Gitchee Gitchee Goo," "S.I.M.P. (Squirrels In My Pants)," "Backyard Beach," and "Today is Gonna Be a Great Day".
The touring production used innovative staging where characters were first introduced in their cartoon forms through video projection, then slid down from the screen into the real world via a backyard slide that extended into the physical arena. This technology allowed audiences to witness their favorite animated characters transform into live performers right before their eyes. The 2012-2013 season, which began in Wheeling, continued through February 18, 2013, ending in Chattanooga, Tennessee, making WesBanco Arena the official launch point for the tour's second year.
Wheeling had previously hosted the show during the first tour season on August 26, 2011, making the 2012 performance a highly anticipated return engagement. Local families embraced the production enthusiastically, with children attending in costume and parents appreciating the wholesome entertainment that stayed true to the television series. The show's success at WesBanco Arena demonstrated the venue's continuing importance as a premier entertainment destination for the region, hosting major touring productions alongside local sports teams and community events.
To learn more: Wheeling News-Register (https://tinyurl.com/37k6xj53), Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/4errnxuh)
Photo credits: Wheeling News-Register, Wikimedia Commons
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