

Matheson said, "If she squirmed during any sequence, we knew we had to change it". They got input from their four-year-old daughter. It was written by Jon Cooksey and his wife Ali Marie Matheson, both writers for the television series. Īrlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó, creators of the television series, also served as creative consultants for the live show. It was inspired by the success of the television series and the upcoming premiere of The Rugrats Movie (1998). The two would go on to produce Rugrats: A Live Adventure. Rugrats began airing on Nickelodeon in 1991, and the idea for a stage show originated in 1994, when Nick met with Pace Variety Entertainment.

Chuckie eventually overcomes his fears by riding a 28-foot smoke-breathing Reptar, and the babies succeed in taking back the People-ator. Tommy and Chuckie set out to retrieve the People-ator, with help from Susie Carmichael ( Cree Summer) and Phil and Lil DeVille ( Kath Soucie). Angelica Pickles ( Cheryl Chase) steals the People-ator and declares herself to be Princess of the World. Daily) uses a ball and cardboard tube to invent the People-ator, a wand-like device that can bring inanimate household objects to life, including a singing flashlight. Because Chuckie feels safest when adults are around, Tommy Pickles ( E. Rugrats: A Live Adventure focused on Chuckie Finster (voiced by Christine Cavanaugh) and his wide range of fears. An intermission period provided audience members with the chance to buy merchandise based on the live show. The show had a running time of approximately 100 minutes, and was divided into two acts. Aside from live performers and set pieces, the show also incorporated a wall of video screens, which provided moving background images and helped progress the storyline. The show featured 10 major dance numbers. The main cast reprised their roles through audio recordings, while their characters were portrayed by costumed performers. The musical was based on the animated television series Rugrats.
