Press Release

10/22/2019

Grand Rapids — TCG Entertainment, leaders in live tour productions and EndemolShine North America, producers of the hit culinary competition series MASTERCHEF JNUIOR announced that after a successful initial 2019 tour they are extending MasterChef Junior Live! to more than 40 new markets in 2020 and is now coming to DeVos Performance Hall on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, October 25 at 10:00 AM. Tickets will be available at the DeVos Place® and Van Andel Arena® box offices and online via Ticketmaster.com. A purchase limit of eight (8) tickets will apply to every order. See Ticketmaster.com for all current pricing and availability.

Attended by packed audiences in 16 cities during its debut tour this fall, the extended seven-week tour will kick off in Rochester, NY on March 3, 2020 and will visit 40 additional markets across the U.S. including Boston, Brooklyn, Washington DC, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, and more. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 25, at 10:00 AM Local Time and can be purchased at MasterChefJuniorLive.com.

“TCG is thrilled to continue to bring the fun of MasterChef Junior Live! to audiences in 2020. The stage show brings great moments from the TV series to a LIVE setting. Families will enjoy watching and participating in the show as much as we have enjoyed creating it,” said Stephen Cook, President of TCG Entertainment, Producer of MasterChef Junior Live!

“We were thrilled that MasterChef Junior Live! was so well received by audiences of all ages in our initial run and now we are excited to expand this special theatre experience to more than 40 new U.S. markets in 2020,” said Amber Sheppo, Senior Vice President, Licensing, Endemol Shine North America. “Alongside our partners at TCG Entertainment, we are giving families and fans of our hit series a chance to meet and learn first-hand from past MASTERCHEF JUNIOR winners and contestants in cities near them.”

MasterChef Junior Live! brings MASTERCHEF JUNIOR directly to fans and foodies alike…LIVE on stage! The familyfriendly show will feature head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy!) challenges with past MASTERCHEF JUNIOR contestants, and an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages. A limited number of VIP Packages will be available in all markets and will include a premium seat, cast meet and greets, Q&A sessions, a signed show poster, photos and more! Exclusive MasterChef Junior Live! merchandise will also be available for purchase.

MasterChef Junior Live! cast to be announced at a later date.

Come be a part of MasterChef Junior Live! It’s an experience for the whole family and a recipe for a guaranteed good time!



About TCG Entertainment TCG Entertainment (www.TCGENT.com) is the industry leader in the creation, production, booking and marketing of live entertainment productions and events. TCG has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, with a focus on symphonic, family, music and other live touring properties. Current and past productions include multiple productions of Cirque Musica (www.CirqueMusica.com), 4U: The Music of Prince with Symphony, A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop, A Night of Symphonic Rock, REWIND-Celebrating the 80s and more.

About EndemolShine North America Endemol Shine North America delivers world-class content and compelling storytelling to multiple platforms in the U.S. and across the globe. Endemol Shine North America is part of Endemol Shine Group, the global content creator, producer and distributor with a diverse portfolio of companies that are behind some of the most prominent hit television formats and series in the world.

Endemol Shine Group’s companies in North America are behind such hit series as “Big Brother” (CBS), “Ink Master” (Paramount Network), MASTERCHEF (FOX), MASTERCHEF JUNIOR (FOX), “Swamp People” (History), “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (Bravo), “Below Deck” (Bravo), “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle” (VH1), “Page Six TV” (Syndicated), “Fear Factor” (MTV), “I'm Dying Up Here” (Showtime), “Trading Spaces” (TLC) and upcoming “Deal or No Deal” (CNBC), “LOL” (Amazon) and “Utopia” (Amazon).

About MASTERCHEF JUNIOR MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, based on the hit FOX television show MASTERCHEF, blends exciting moments and inspirational stories with talented young contestants. Young home cooks face fun and technical challenges proving that when it comes to cooking, age doesn't matter! Produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, MASTERCHEF JUNIOR is based on a format created by Franc Roddam and Endemol Shine. Robin Ashbrook, Danny Schrader, Elisabeth Murdoch, Georgie HurfordJones, Gordon Ramsay, Yasmin Shackleton, Patricia Llewellyn and Ben Adler serve as executive producers.

About ASM Global DeVos Performance Hall is managed by ASM Global. ASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services company. The company was formed by the combination of AEG Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue and event strategy and management. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences.

ASM Global’s diverse portfolio of clients benefit from the company’s depth of resources and unparalleled experience, expertise and creative problem-solving. Each day, the company’s 61,000 passionate employees around the world deliver locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to deliver maximum results for venue owners, and operations, and amazing experiences for guests. By consistently looking for new ways to envision, innovate and empower the spaces and places that bring people together, ASM Global elevates the human spirit while delivering the highest value for all stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.