The Listies set US debut in New York this July

The Australian comedy duo The Listies will bring their family show THE LISTIES: MAKE SOME NOISE to AMT Theater in Manhattan from July 1 to 19, marking their US debut. The run targets kids and adults alike and adds another international stop for the award-winning act. Why it matters: - The Listies are bringing one of Australia’s best-known family comedy acts to U.S. audiences for the first time. - The New York run gives American families a rare chance to see a show built for kids and adults together. - The limited engagement could help expand the duo’s international profile beyond Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., Ireland and Asia. What happened: - The Australian comedy duo The Listies will present THE LISTIES: MAKE SOME NOISE at AMT Theater, 354 W 45th St. in New York City. - The run marks the duo’s U.S. debut. - Performances are set for July 1-19, Wednesday through Sunday, at 2 p.m. - Ticket prices are listed at $16.50 for kids 12 and under and $21.75 for adults, plus fees. - More information is available for tickets. The details: - THE LISTIES: MAKE SOME NOISE is created and performed by Richard Higgins and Matthew Kelly. - The show mixes silly songs, sketches, musical mayhem, clowning and audience interaction. - The target audience is ages 4 to 400. - The production also includes pop music, puppetry, visual gags, PowerPoint presentations and dad jokes. - The Listies describe the show as “a party for your ears.” - The creative team includes music and lyrics by The Listies and Ryan Ritchie, lighting design by Emma Lockhart Wilson, video graphics by Emma Valente and sound design by Iva Lottagas. - The Listies will also offer comedy classes on weekends. - More information is available on the duo’s website. Between the lines: - The Listies have built their reputation over more than a decade by turning children’s entertainment into a shared family event instead of a kids-only show. - The New York booking is backed by House of Oz, which focuses on promoting Australian creative arts on the international stage. - The run at AMT Theater fits the venue’s push to host new shows, musicals, children’s theater, cabaret, festivals and readings in Manhattan’s theater district. - The marketing leans on broad age appeal, suggesting the production is aiming for parents as much as children. What’s next: - The New York engagement runs through July 19. - House of Oz will continue presenting Australian artists internationally. - The Listies’ weekend comedy classes add a second way for New York audiences to engage with the duo during the run. - If the debut connects with U.S. families, the show could open the door to more American dates. The bottom line: - The Listies are using a short New York run to test their brand of family comedy in the U.S. market, with a show designed to entertain children and adults in the same room at the same time.