Barney Live! In New York City Original Script
- Andrew Olsen
- May 5
- 1 min read
Here’s something fun (and never before seen on the interweb!)
Attached below is a rare and fascinating piece of Barney history: the original multi-draft script for the 1994 stage production, Barney Live! In New York City, written by Stephen White. This working copy includes four different drafts used during the show’s development.
Script Details:
The script contains color-coded pages representing different stages of revision leading up to the show’s premiere:
White Pages: First Draft – December 30, 1993
Blue Pages: Second Draft – February 7, 1994
Pink Pages: Third Draft – February 14, 1994
Green Pages: Fourth Draft – February 21, 1994
Each version offers a unique glimpse into how the storyline, dialogue, and production elements evolved just weeks before the live debut.
Premiering in March 1994 at Radio City Music Hall, Barney Live! was the purple dinosaur’s first major stage show. Produced at the height of Barney & Friends’ television success, the show brought Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, and their friends to life in front of thousands of fans in New York City.
The production was taped and released on home video, becoming a fan-favorite and a treasured part of the Barney legacy.
Big thank you to David Voss for the script!
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