Barbie Live! Musical Review–Confessions of a Barbie Fan
I am a Barbie fan.
ok. Let me make this clear. I’m no blond obviously, I don’t have that 36-24-36 figure, I didn’t have many Barbie dolls when I was growing up (my first was in Sec 1!!!) and I certainly didn’t I have a Barbie house, Barbie Scooter, Barbie Beach Set, Barbie cottage etc.
But I enjoyed playing Barbie (even now with the girls!). You see, I think I’m a closet hairstylist/fashion designer rolled into one. (No one else seem to share this thought!) I don’t want that hidden incredible talent to go down the drain. So I get to do it with Barbie! Yup, various hairstyles with gorgeous mix and match of tops and bottoms.
Imagine how excited I was when I heard Barbie is in town for Barbie Live!—A Barbie musical! 
I thought I’m an average fan. But at the musical, I realised what REAL Barbie fans do!
Let me explain, I went to the musical with 5 girls (and two boys who didn’t want to be photographed!)
Now I must say that all five of them were the mild fans. There were MANY who were decked in PINK or PURPLE, had fairy wings on! (and these weren’t just the kids!)
Anyway, the musical was great fun for the girls (and 2 boys!). It wasn’t overtly girly, it wasn’t towithout a storyline, and it certainly wasn’t blond!
It was a simple story of Barbie and her BFF Teresa preparing for a big musical performance. Teresa has lots of issues with self confidence and has thoughts of quitting. Barbie uses her experience in her other shows like Swan Lake, Princess and the Popstar, and Mariposa to teach Teresa about being brave, friendship and daring to try things you have never done before.
Well, that’s when it gets exciting! As the musical tells these stories, the characters sing familiar hits from these shows. The REAL fans can all sing along and relate to the stories. I am amazed how every little girl can relate each story LOUDLY in their SOFTEST whisper to their parents. That’s how enthusiastic the girls were!
Clearly, if you know someone who watches the Barbie cartoons, please bring them to the musical. They would LOVE it!
Now how about those who are know Barbie as the doll? Well, don’t fret. The musical is entertaining. I really like how it weaved in themes about overcoming fears and friendship into the story. And being very mindful that a large large part of the audience are kids, the actors were all very interactive with the audience. Now who doesn’t like Barbie to talk to you?
Here’s my honest, hand on heart take:
If you know a little girl who loves playing with Barbie, or watches Barbie cartoons, please bring her to this musical. There’s nothing materialistic or romantic in any of the themes. I felt it was really good clean family fun. (Nathan liked it too!!)
Barbie Live! runs from 10-14 Sept 2013 at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands. Quick grab your tickets here
We were invited to review Barbie Live! All opinions are 100% my own.
I didn't realize there was a Barbie musical! This is definitely something my niece would enjoy!
Oh, I bet that was a fun musical!
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I'm sure it was a fun time! My daughter would love it!
I'm so glad it was good family fare as that is awfully hard to find anymore!
Aw. I miss Barbies.
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i had no idea there was a Barbie musical! Waaaaaaa, I need a girl! My boys are NOT going to want to see this one with Mommy, lol.
I had no idea there was even a Barbie musical out! It sounds like it was a really great show.
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I hadn't heard that they'd made a Barbie musical. What a great way to get younger kids interested in the theatre.
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How fun is this!! I love musicals — even better when they are our children's favorite characters brought to life! I took my son to Sesame Street live and he was in heaven!
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My daughter is a new Barbie fan – I bet she would love this!
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I have a 4 year old that would jump at the chance to go see this.
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We are huge Barbie fans in this house. Well at least us girls are. This looks like it was a lot of fun. I will have to keep my eyes open for it.
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I was a huge Barbie fan as a kid {&wish I still had an excuse to play with her!} so I would totally love that show. Glad you enjoyed it!
I still like Barbie and I'm 42. I grew up playing with my Barbie Dolls and so did my daughter. She plays with my old dolls–it's cool to see her playing with my stuff from the 70s!
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Looks like y'all had a great time. I had lots of Barbies when I was a kid. My favorite thing was my Barbie lunchbox.
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This is so cool! I don't anyone who at one point in there life wasn't a Barbie fan.
Oh goodness..I bet it was a blast!
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I grew up playing with Barbie and I wish there had been fun musicals like this when I was a kid!
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I didn't know they made a live show! My daughter loves the movie
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We’re HUGE Barbie fans! And, it looks like you had an amazing time!
Wow – I didn't realize that they had a live musical for Barbie! That's big business 🙂
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