The new animated series features big theatrical songs and dance numbers while following 5-year-old Berti and her friends as they encounter their first school experiences; coming to Disney platforms in September.
Disney Jr. has shared a trailer and announced the release date for its new animated series Kindergarten: The Musical. The show follows 5-year-old Berti and her new friends as they navigate the experiences that come with starting school for the first time. The musical series premieres September 3 on Disney Jr. (8:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and later that day on Disney Channel, with the first 10 episodes available on Disney+ September 4.
Filled with big, theatrical songs and dance numbers, the show occasionally switches from 3DCG to 2D animation indicating a shift in the characters’ imaginations, which offers them a platform to showcase their emotions. The series highlights themes of self-expression, developing friendships, having confidence in social situations, cultivating teamwork, the importance of imaginative play, and the power of music.
Kindergarten: The Musical Trailer:
Gina Torres (Suits) stars as kindergarten teacher Ms. Moreno; popular entertainers Aloe Blacc and Ana Isabelle as Berti’s Papi and Mami; singer-songwriter Leona Lewis as Hedgehog Holmes; and Vincent Rodriguez III (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) as Radish’s dad. The regular voice cast includes Andrea Rosa Guzman as Berti; Zander Chin as Radish; Leah Newman as Rose; Shyam Balasubramanian as Tej; Tandi Fomukong as Abigail; Kailen Jude as Kenji; Randy Perrine as Jamil; and Alice Halsey as Kat and Ellie.
Michelle Lewis and Charlton Pettus are series creators, executive producers, and songwriters along with Kay Hanley and Dan Petty. Emmy Award-nominated producer Tom Warburton (Muppet Babies) serves as executive producer and supervising director. Humanitas Prize winner Laurie Israel (Sofia the First) is co-executive producer and story editor. The main title theme song is performed by GRAMMY Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress and singer Eva Noblezada. Oddbot Animation produces the series in association with Disney Jr.
Source: Disney Jr.
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
