Monkey See, Monkey Do, The Wiggles! Tour Is Coming To You!

THE WORLD'S #1 PRESCHOOL BAND SWINGS THEIR WAY INTO
VERIZON CENTER ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
AT 3:00 & 6:30 PM

TICKETS FOR THE WIGGLES®
GO BANANAS LIVE! SHOW
GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 25TH AT 10:00AM

The World's Premiere Children's Entertainers Are Proud To Announce Their Partnership With The National Literacy Program
Reach Out and Read

As A Local Show Of Support Book Donations Will Be Collected From Fans At Every Performance!!!

The most beloved family entertainment band in the world, The Wiggles, are setting out on their wildest adventure to date. The fab four from down under are back with a brand new live show! This spectacular musical extravaganza will showcase old favorites as well as their hit "Monkey Man" featuring Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue from "The Wiggles Go Bananas" album. The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers invite their fans to join them as they "Go Bananas Live!" in Washington, D.C.

The Wiggles are proud to support the nationwide early literacy program Reach Out and Read on their "Go Bananas Live!" Summer Tour. Reach Out and Read (ROR) trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give books to children between 6 months and 5 years old at regular pediatric checkups. The Wiggles would like to encourage every family attending the upcoming Verizon Center performances, to join them in supporting Reach Out and Read Programs in Washington, D.C. by bringing a new children's book that will be donated to a child in need in your area! For a list of recommended books, visit The Wiggles website - www.thewiggles.com. Reach Out and Read has always said that "Reading is doctor-recommended." Now reading is Wiggle-recommended too!

The Wiggling commences at Verizon Center on Thursday, November 5th for performances at 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets for the Verizon Center shows go on sale to the general public at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 25th and are available through all Ticketmaster locations including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 202-397-SEAT. Prices range from $10 - $40 (plus applicable service charges). Seating for tickets purchased at the $40 level will take place in the "hot potato seats" and will include an exclusive Wiggles giveaway.

Come and wiggle in the aisles as The Wiggles Go Bananas Live! Tour brings The Wiggles highly interactive, fun and educational message to Washington, D.C. Audience participation features include:
o Having fun with your favorite wiggly pal as they sing and dance through the audience
o Start the fun at home by creating a Wiggles sign and/or dressing up as your favorite character
o Yelling "Wake up, Jeff!" whenever the loveable Purple Wiggle falls asleep onstage.
o Bringing roses, for dancing pal Dorothy the Dinosaur, and bones, for canine comedian Wags the Dog, that The Wiggles and Wiggly Dancers collect during the show

Children can have even more wiggly fun while they wait for the big day, as The Wiggles are proud to announce the launch of www.WiggleTime.com, their brand new virtual world for children. The site has been created specifically for preschoolers and their parents. WiggleTime.com provides toddlers with a safe and fun learning environment online. Parents can monitor their child's progress and have access to premium promotional offers, competitions, merchandise discounts and presale Wiggles tickets!