Sea Lion High Now Confirmed

919Florida

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SeaWorld Orlando officially announced the new Sea Lion show coming to the park in Spring 2015. Here is more details and concept art of the new stage.

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The comedic sea lion duo, Clyde and Seamore star in SeaWorld Orlando’s newest show, “Clyde and Seamore's Sea Lion High”, opening spring 2015.

It’s a hilarious tale, filled with amazing animal behaviors and splashy audience fun. Clyde and Seamore find themselves in slippery pursuit of their high school diplomas and judging from the slapstick, high-energy pranks and hijinks, there’s no doubt Clyde and Seamore will emerge as heads of their class.

When joined by mischievous otters, a 2,300-pound walrus and a cast of goofy human characters swimming along in the fun, it certainly won’t be a normal class.

“We love putting together a new show,” said Todd Coffman, SeaWorld Orlando’s lead trainer for “Sea Lion High.” “It’s a chance for us to try out the new behaviors we’ve been working on with our sea lions, otters and walrus. And the trainers love showcasing these awesome animals and their incredible abilities.”

It’s the last day of school at Sea Lion High and both Clyde – the school’s top math whiz – and Seamore – the school’s sports hero – are nominated to win scholarships to Sea Lion University. But Trip, who’s the school’s self-appointed varsity star and resident tough guy, has different plans. It turns out Clyde and Seamore haven’t completed all their classes and only have one day to finish them!

Clyde, Seamore and their friends lead the audience on a wild and heroic adventure as they finish their classes with typical sea lion flair. And the audience might uncover a thing or two along the way, following Sea Lion High’s motto, “Education through Exploration and … Imagination.” “Our guests will have a great time at the new show, but they’ll also learn about the relationships our trainers have with each sea lion, otter and walrus. And seeing these animals up-close provides each guest with an opportunity to connect and be inspired by them,” Coffman said.

“There are several sea lions in the cast of ‘Sea Lion High’ and each of them bring something special to their role, because their personalities are so different. There’s Seamore, who’s the Einstein of sea lions and who looks at every challenge as something to be conquered. Clyde, is big, strong and loyal but always a little silly. He doesn’t take things too seriously. Imagine working with this cast of characters, from Opie Otter who weighs only 10 lbs., to Sir Winston Walrus who tips the scales at 2,300 lbs., and sea lions that weigh about 550 lbs. That’s a lot of star power on one stage,” Coffman said. “Every day and every show will be a different experience.”

The production team for “Clyde & Seamore’s Sea Lion High” is full of star power, too. BT McNicholl, who’s handling directing and co-writing duties, is a Broadway vet, currently working on “Cabaret” and recently “Billy Elliott” and “Sunday In The Park With George.” McNicholl also directed several of SeaWorld’s shows including the holiday-themed “O Wondrous Night” at SeaWorld Orlando. Court Watson is scenic designer for “Sea Lion High” and is bringing an all-new set to the park’s Sea Lion & Otter Stadium. Randy Rogel is penning the script and original songs, using his experience from TV’s “Animaniacs” and “Batman.”

“Clyde & Seamore’s Sea Lion High” opens spring 2015 at SeaWorld Orlando.

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919Florida

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Its going to be so exciting to have a nice new fresh show to go and see. Reading the press release the storyline seems like its going to be very funny.

Cant wait to see how they incorporate a Christmas Show and Summer show with it next year too. Next year is going to be super exciting.
 

Hakunamatata

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Has this show been brought in from somewhere else. Maybe Sea World Texas? I swear I have seen it or something really similarly themed before.
 

919Florida

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Has this show been brought in from somewhere else. Maybe Sea World Texas? I swear I have seen it or something really similarly themed before.
Its an all new show that has not been performed before. Texas does have the water tower though and that will be a first for Orlando. Its really cool in Texas and gets the audience wet too :) Maybe you remember seeing the original concept art that was released for this new set? This is an updated version that's actually confirmed.
 

Disneyhead'71

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It's a shame that the sea lion shows are always so cheesy and lame. It's kinda embarrassing and hard to sit through. I understand the animals are limited in their performance "behaviors" but they could attempt to do more of a theatrical or artistic featuring the animals, maybe like a small version of something like Blue Horizons.
See, I think the C&S show is funny and cute. I loathe the pretentious and boring Blue Horizons.
 

Disneyhead'71

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You don't like Blue Horizons?! IMO it's prob the best show in SeaWorld... The Shamu shows are cool bc of the animals but they really need to change up their show module, it's all the same. I like that BH incorporates so many spectacles, it's really a feast for your eyes.
I think BH is pretty, but awkward. It doesn't flow well. And feels too much like they are trying to be Cirque.
 

maxairmike

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Its an all new show that has not been performed before. Texas does have the water tower though and that will be a first for Orlando. Its really cool in Texas and gets the audience wet too :) Maybe you remember seeing the original concept art that was released for this new set? This is an updated version that's actually confirmed.

From what I understand it is very similar to the show out in San Diego, which was a lot of fun.
 

Bairstow

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See, I think the C&S show is funny and cute. I loathe the pretentious and boring Blue Horizons.

See, I like both of them because they're so different.

I prefer Clyde and Seymour, though. I've always been impressed with the quick wit and improvisational skills of the trainer/actors.
Probably the funniest theme park show I've ever seen, other than that one time a kid got into a heated argument with Crush over what constituted a "question".

Pets Ahoy, though.
Woof.
 

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