An Evening With The Animaniacs

Written by John Edward Betancourt

There were few things as important or as enjoyable during childhood than afternoon cartoons.  The bell would ring, we would grab our backpacks, say goodbye to our friends and head home as quickly as possible for a full afternoon awaited us.  Sure we would take time to say hi to any parents that were home and tell them how our day was but there was only one thing on our minds...cartoons.  

While Saturday morning was reserved for sugary bowls of cereal and that sense of wonder as we pulled ourselves from any lingering sense of sleep to enjoy cartoons, Monday through Friday is where the real magic happened.  It was here that we settled in for amazing cartoons that would captivate and entertain.  

One such cartoon that I know everyone in my household made time for was Animaniacs. Yes, the adventures of Yakko, Wakko and Dot were the stuff of legend in my home and since it hit in the mid 1990's, my little brother and sister and I were able to enjoy this hilarious cartoon filled with musical numbers.

But we were not alone.  So many people I know look upon that show with incredible fondness and with good reason. It was hilarious, entertaining and the musical numbers performed by the Warner Brothers and Dot have stuck in our brains over the years.  But like all good things, the show came to its end, and we were left with the fondest of memories.  Until now that is.  

Once again, Denver Comic Con has pulled together an incredible event with the Colorado Symphony's help and come next Friday, September 26, the Symphony and DCC are hosting Animaniacs LIVE! an event that features many of the incredible songs we all grew up with from this amazing show.  But to make this event even more breathtaking, there is an added bonus; Yakko, Wakko and Dot will be there as well! 

Yes, Rob Paulsen (Yakko), Jess Harnell (Wakko) and Tress MacNeille (Dot) will be reprising their roles on stage as the symphony brings our childhood back to life.  This is going to be an amazing event and if you're free, and a fan of the show, or just want to enjoy an incredible evening, get your tickets here.  

If anything, this event in principle alone has blown me away with the sheer awesomeness of having the cast reunite to sing their old songs and I cannot wait to walk down memory lane with all of you. See everyone there next week!  

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