Although you might not know who 'Blippi' is, countless kids across the country have made him one of the most popular YouTubers worldwide, with over 200 million views per month and billions in total across 139 countries and 7.4 million followers. You can see the phenomenon live as Blippi The Musical is coming to Grand Rapids on August 31st.

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Today, children’s YouTube sensation Blippi announces additional cities on the tour across North America, with a date in Grand Rapids, MI at DeVos Performance Hall on August 31, 2021 at 6 PM. Blippi The Musical is set to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational children’s character from the screen to the stage for an all-ages extravaganza of fun, dancing, singing and meeting amazing new friends onstage.

Tickets for Blippi The Musical go on sale Friday, July 16 at 10 AM with pre-sales beginning July 15. Tickets will be available at Ticketmaster.com and the DeVos Performance Hall box office during regular box office hours. Please note that the box office will not be open for the on-sale. Fans can visit blippithemusical.com now for ticket information and one-of-a-kind meet and greet packages. Follow Blippi Live social media for pre-sale access and exclusive tour content.

Stevin John is the creator of Blippi and acts as the writer and creative force behind the Blippi character. Stevin John does not appear in the live show. Now that Blippi has evolved as a character, he is excited that a dynamic stage performer has been cast as Blippi to entertain and thrill audiences across all of the tour markets. In an interview with Billboard Magazine, Stevin John added, "I won't be on the road, but I am obviously extremely involved with the whole process.”

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