“Blue’s Big City Adventure” movie brings Steve Burns, Broadway stars, and catchy tunes to fans in the Philippines

April 29, 2023

News & Lifestyle section of Dad On The Move.

Josh (Josh Dela Cruz) and Blue skidoo to New York City in “Blue’s Big City Adventure,” the very first movie in the “Blue’s Clues” franchise. Follow the duo as they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and following one’s dreams, as Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical. Fans across Southeast Asia can watch the movie starting April 29, 2023, on the Nick Jr. channel.

“Blue’s Big City Adventure” movie brings Steve Burns, Broadway stars, and catchy tunes to fans in the Philippines

“Blue’s Big City Adventure” movie brings Steve Burns, Broadway stars, and catchy tunes to fans in the Philippines




    While the original animated series is a hit with preschoolers, the movie has much more in store for everyone in the family.

    About Blue’s Big City Adventure


    The feature-length “Blue’s Clues & You!” film is a sing-and-dance-along musical spectacular for the whole family, featuring all-new songs and choreography with the show’s beloved hosts and fan-favorite animated characters. The movie also features special star appearances by BD Wong, Ali Stroker, Taboo, Alex Winter, Phillipa Soo, and Steven Pasquale.

    BLUE’S BIG CITY ADVENTURE follows Josh (Josh Dela Cruz), who gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s (Brianna Bryan) Broadway musical, and Blue (Traci Paige Johnson) as they skidoo to New York City where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance and following one’s dreams. 

    The entire “Blue’s Clues” crew is reunited for this special movie event, with the beloved animated friends and all three hosts – Josh, Steve (Steve Burns), and Joe (Donovan Patton) – together for the first time in the Big Apple.

    Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, BLUE’S BIG CITY ADVENTURE is directed by Matt Stawski and written by Angela C. Santomero. The film is produced by Traci Paige Johnson and Angela C. Santomero, and executive produced by Todd Kessler, Sam Sarkoob, Robert Unger, and Matt Stawski.

    The full length-album from BLUE’S BIG CITY ADVENTURE, including the lead single “On Our Way,” is currently available from Republic Records: Kids & Family here.

    Three generations of hosts reunite


    Remember that heartwarming viral video where Steve, the original host of “Blue’s Clues”, explained his sudden departure from the series and made an entire generation of fans misty-eyed with nostalgia?

    Blue's Clues hosts

    Prep yourself for more of such wholesomeness, as the entire “Blue’s Clues” crew reunites for this special movie event, and all three hosts — Josh, Steve, and Joe — come together for the first time in the Big Apple.


    Broadway stars and spectacular musical numbers!


    We can’t talk about New York City without mentioning Broadway – the iconic boulevard of world-famous theatres that is now synonymous with the art form itself. Look out for special appearances by bonafide Broadway stars BD Wong, Ali Stroker, Alex Winter, Phillipa Soo, and Steven Pasquale.

    Blue’s Big City Adventure broadway

    This movie also marks a full-circle moment for current “Blue’s Clues and You!” host Josh Dela Cruz, who played Aladdin on Broadway for five years straight before becoming Blue’s best friend. He flexes his musical chops in the movie’s dazzling song-and-dance numbers, filmed on-location in Times Square, Central Park, and other iconic New York landmarks.

    Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo and catchy tunes


    On the movie adventure, Josh and Blue eventually come upon Taboo in Central Park, and the Fil-Am Black Eyed Peas member helps them find their song. Give it a listen, and get ready to bop along to other catchy numbers in the movie.

    Southeast Asia premiere date:


    • APR 29, SATURDAY @ 9.30AM SG/MY/PH or 8.30AM TH/WIB on the Nick Jr. channel
    • ENCORE TX: APR 29, SATURDAY @ 3.45PM SG/MY/PH or 2.45PM TH/WIB on the Nick Jr. channel
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