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‘Hey Arnold!’ to celebrate 30th anniversary with concert tour

The Music of Hey Arnold! Live featuring Jim Lang and the PS118 AllStars with special guest Craig Bartlett will embark on a 20-city U.S. tour this fall, celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of television’s most beloved animated series. Additionally, Day After Day Productions (DADP) is proud to announce its exclusive agency representation of the live show.

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Led by original Hey Arnold! composer Jim Lang, the live concert brings the music that helped define the series to the stage, featuring its unforgettable themes, original songs, and signature score. Lang’s distinctive sound—drawing from jazz, hip-hop, blues, R&B, and funk—gave Hey Arnold! its heart, warmth, humor, and soul, creating a musical identity that remains as memorable and influential 30 years later.

Performed live by Lang and the PS118 AllStars, the show combines the series’ beloved music with multimedia visuals, nostalgic moments, and stories from behind the music. The performance will also feature a special guest appearance by series creator Craig Bartlett, giving fans a rare opportunity to experience the world of Hey Arnold! through the artists who helped create it.

Whether audiences grew up watching Hey Arnold! or are discovering its music for the first time, The Music of Hey Arnold! Live offers a chance to hear one of animation’s most distinctive scores performed live by the composer who created it—alongside the creator who brought the series and its unforgettable characters to life.

The extensive trek kicks off on Monday, October 26th at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown, CA, making stops in major markets including New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Houston, Seattle (Craig's home and the inspiration for Hillwood City), San Francisco, and Nashville, before wrapping up on Wednesday, December 2nd at The Belasco in Los Angeles, CA.

The responsible agents for the tour are Jordan Dempsey, Head of Touring at Day After Day Productions, and Andy Zumberge, and the show is managed by Zach Felber at Overland Arts.

“The music from Hey Arnold! has been hiding in plain sight for 30 years, showing up in bits and pieces in odd corners of the internet,” Lang shares. “All that time I’ve dreamed of pulling it all together, playing the score on stage with a live band. Well, now the PS 118 AllStars are bringing that dream to life! I’m thrilled to give our longtime fans a chance to experience the iconic music from the series played by the musicians from the original score along with Craig Bartlett, the creator of Hey Arnold!, who is joining us on the road to sing some of Dino Spumoni’s greatest hits. Thanks to the dedicated team at DADP we’re hitting 20 cities across the country in the fall. We’re looking forward to sharing the music with packed houses every night!”

Oct 26 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy and Harriet’s
Oct 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ City Winery Philadelphia
Nov 01 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
Nov 02 – Boston, MA @ The Wilbur
Nov 03 – New York, NY @ (Le) Poisson Rouge
Nov 04 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Nov 06 – Nashville, TN @ City Winery Nashville
Nov 07 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
Nov 09 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
Nov 10 – Saint Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Nov 12 – New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
Nov 16 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
Nov 17 – Dallas, TX @ Texas Theatre
Nov 18 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Nov 22 – Seattle, WA @ The Neptune
Nov 24 – San Francisco, CA @ The Castro Theatre
Nov 28 – Fresno, CA @ Tower Theatre
Nov 29 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory
Nov 30 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
Dec 02 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco