Blue’s Clues & You to Be Hosted by TV Newcomer
Joshua Dela Cruz…and Steve Gives a Big Thumbs Up!
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 13, 2018--
Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues has found a new pal for Blue in TV
newcomer and Broadway actor Joshua Dela Cruz, and a brand-new title: Blue’s
Clues & You. Dela Cruz will have a new generation of
preschoolers searching for clues with the beloved energetic girl puppy
Blue. Production on Blue’s Clues & You will commence this
month in Toronto.
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Original Blue’s Clues host Steve Burns helped guide the audition
process during the search for the new host. Said Burns, “I had the great
honor of being a part of the search for the new host, and I give Josh
two thumbs up! He can definitely fill my shoes, and the rugby shirt.”
Joshua Dela Cruz is making his television series regular debut as the
new host of Blue’s Clues & You. Dela Cruz recently appeared
in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway as the understudy for Aladdin and
a member of the ensemble. Other notable theatre credits include David
Byrne’s Here Lies Love and Encores!: Merrily We Roll Along.
He has also appeared in CBS’ Bull and ABC’s Time After Time.
“The search for the new host of Blue’s Clues & You was
no small task, but we knew as soon as we met Josh that he was the
perfect choice,” said Shelly Sumpter Gillyard, Executive Vice President,
Talent, Music and Events, Nickelodeon Group. “From his genuineness to
his comedic timing and range, there was no doubt that he could carry the
show on for the next generation of preschoolers.”
Added Cathy Galeota, Senior Vice President, Preschool Content,
Nickelodeon Group: “From the moment we decided to make a new version of
the series, we knew that so much of the energy and magic of the show
comes from the host’s ability to bring preschoolers into the colorfully
animated world of Blue and her friends. Josh’s wonderful theater
background and his natural charisma checked all the boxes for us, and of
course Steve’s stamp of approval only solidified our decision.”
In Blue’s Clues & You (20 episodes), beloved puppy Blue
invites viewers to join her and the live action host on a clue led
adventure and solve a daily puzzle. With each signature paw print, Blue
identifies clues in her animated world that propel the story and
inspires viewers to interact with the action.
The original Blue’s Clues series launched in September 1996 to
critical praise from educators, parents, and preschoolers and ran for
six groundbreaking seasons. Created by Traci Paige Johnson, Todd
Kessler, and Angela C. Santomero, Blue’s Clues drew acclaim and
high ratings for its unique interactivity that helped change the way
kids watch television and has remained one of the most popular preschool
shows of all time. The landmark series also raised the bar in preschool
television by exploring advanced subject matter such as sign language,
geography, physics, emotions, and anatomy.
The classic Blue’s Clues library is currently available on
NOGGIN, Nickelodeon’s video subscription service for preschoolers, and
short-form content can be found on the Nick Jr. App and NickJr.com.
Nickelodeon, now in its 39th year, is the number-one
entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by
putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes
television programming and production in the United States and around
the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and
feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more
than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic
cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork,
visit http://www.nickpress.com.
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of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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