Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!

Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! (referred to in advertising as Disney's Phineas and Ferb LIVE!) is a live stage show produced by Feld Entertainment under license from Disney which is touring North America from August 2011 to May 2012. After a summer vacation of their own, the tour resumed on August 19, 2012.

The show premiered at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Florida on August 21st, 2011. The ninety-minute show features live actors in costumes for the characters. Some are full body suits, including Phineas, Ferb, Buford, Heinz Doofenshmirtz, and Perry the Platypus. Others, including Candace, Jeremy, Isabella and Baljeet, are wearing costumes that resemble the character's clothing and masks with the character's haircuts and large goggles for eyes. A few backup dancers and a henchman for Dr. Doofenshmirtz also appear.

The show features one original song written for the production, while the rest are re-worked versions of the songs from the television show made to fit the characters singing them. Dr. Doofenshmirtz also sings a medley of Broadway hits, including The Impossible Dream from Man of La Mancha and One from A Chorus Line.

Act I
The show begins with the curtain opening, and an animated Phineas and Ferb are shown on a big screen, sitting in their backyard. Phineas is sad that it is the last day of summer, and says that they need a new invention to make it the best day ever. The two both notice the audience in front of them, and run into the screen. Ferb notices a slide that brings them to the stage. Both slide down, and a live action Phineas and Ferb in costume appear. They both decide to put on the best live show, and sing the exclusive song, We're Gonna Put On A Show!. The rest of the cast (Isabella, three Fireside Girls - Milly, Gretchen and Katie, Buford, Baljeet, Candace and Jeremy) join them on stage. Candace tries to bust Phineas and Ferb, but ignores the urge due to Jeremy being there. Phineas then asks "Where's Perry?".

Meanwhile, Agent P appears, beats up some generic bad guys while the gang sings a medley of, Everything's Better with Perry and Perry the Platypus. Then Perry gets his mission from an animated Major Monogram to stop Dr. Doofenshmirtz and his Audience-Controllinator. It's revealed that Doofenshmirtz has always wanted to perform in a Broadway musical, but cannot due to his lack of talent. With his Audience-Controllinator, though, he will be able to force to people to admire him. He then launches into a medley of Broadway show tunes. The canes used by Doof and his backup dancers eventually become the bars for a trap for Agent P.

Phineas, Ferb, and the rest of the crew then start brainstorming about what to do for their show. Ferb suggests a beach, which everyone agrees to, because a beach will help them think of something to do their show about. This leads into the song Backyard Beach. Then, they end up having so many ideas, that Phineas and Ferb decide to make an idea mash up machine, which will combine their ideas. When the machine breaks down, and because everyone is sitting down for a long time so they decide to give the audience a break for intermission.

Act II
After intermission, some small kids are brought on stage from the audience to test the Audience-Controllinator. Dr. Doofenchmirtz commands them to dance, and they do. Then, the Audience-Controllinator isn't working on the whole audience, and needs a few adjustments.

As the curtain opens, Phineas and Ferb being mashing up ideas. First, Isabella's marshmallow roasting idea and Buford's monster truck idea are combined to make a monster truck with marshmallows for tires, but not before Phineas & Ferb appear in marshmallow-tired go-carts. The song Truck Drivin' Girl is re-purposed as Truck Drivin' Boy. They then add in Baljeet's Bollywood idea to launch into another musical number. Phineas' miniature golf idea and Jeremy's desire for disco are combined, and the song Disco Miniature Golfing King (originally Disco Miniature Golfing Queen in the television series) plays. Giant beach balls that look like golf balls are launched into the audience. Candace then wants her idea presented by herself, which is to try on pants. She finally finds the perfect pair, bringing on the songs Fabulous. Now satisfied, she allows her idea to be combined with the Fireside Girls' idea about cute furry animals, resulting in the song S.I.M.P. (Squirrels In My Pants). Before Phineas and Ferb can then combine everybody's ideas, the machine breaks, and they need a new handle for it.

Back to Doof and Perry, where Perry escapes from his trap, and the final battle between him and Dr. Doofenshmirtz ensues (parodying The Matrix and Star Wars at some points). Perry eventually manages to win the fight and defeat Doofenshmirtz. Phineas and Ferb come across the Audience-Controllinator, and discover that a part of it is just the right size to fix their machine. Upon discovering the Audience-Controllinator's true purpose, they decide to control the sun so that it never goes down and summer can truly last forever. The cast launch into Summer Belongs to You, with Follow the Sun, as the curtain call.

Act I

 * We're Gonna Put On A Show!
 * Phineas and Ferb Theme
 * Busted
 * Perry the Platypus
 * Everything's Better with Perry
 * The Impossible Dream - Man of La Mancha
 * I Feel Pretty - West Side Story (Starting with the Latin Spanish version in Mexico City, this song is replaced by "Cabaret" from the self-titled musical.)
 * One - A Chorus Line
 * Quirky Worky Song
 * Backyard Beach
 * Phinedroids and Ferbots (Instrumental)

Act II

 * Gitchee Gitchee Goo (Instrumental)
 * Truck Drivin' Boy
 * Disco Miniature Golfing King
 * Fabulous
 * S.I.M.P. (Squirrels In My Pants)
 * Summer Belongs to You!
 * Follow the Sun

Pre-show, intermission, and post-show

 * Today is Gonna Be a Great Day
 * Kick It Up A Notch
 * Backyard Beach
 * Rollercoaster
 * Busted
 * Takin' Care of Things
 * Mysterious Force
 * Robot Riot
 * Gitchee Gitchee Goo

Ferb's Line
(sings in "We're Gonna Put On A Show!", "Everything's Better with Perry" and "Backyard Beach")

Perry's entrance to his lair
In the screen the lair appears and live Perry watches Major Monogram from outside.

Evil Jingle
Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated!

Background Information

 * This is the first live show of the series.
 * First time Candace thinks of busting, but gives it up for something else.
 * Based on the events, this show takes place after the series.
 * Baljeet's last name is revealed to be Rai.

Continuity

 * Second time a live Candace is used. ("Lights, Candace, Action!")
 * Second time Phineas and Ferb blast the sun. ("Perry Lays an Egg")
 * Second time Isabella greets Ferb before Phineas. ("The Beak")
 * Eighth time Ferb is either cut off mid-sentence, or not given a chance to speak for a short amount of time. ("Vanessassary Roughness", "Get That Bigfoot Outa My Face!", "Ready for the Bettys", "Undercover Carl", "We Call it Maze", "Nerds of a Feather", "My Fair Goalie")
 * Doofenshmirtz builds an inator that controls people again. ("Raging Bully", "Bubble Boys")
 * Phineas mentions building a skyscraper to the moon. ("The Doof Side of the Moon")

Production Information

 * From the official press release:


 * Hit Disney Channel Series "Phineas and Ferb" Reaches New Heights, Inspires Stage Show, Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!


 * Danville Tri-State Area Gang Comes to Life to Bring Ultimate Live Stage Show to More Than 80 U.S. Cities


 * VIENNA, Va., May 11, 2011 -- Phineas and Ferb are gonna do it all! Disney Channel's animated gem, the critically acclaimed "Phineas and Ferb," TV's #1 animated series among Tweens 9-14 for three years running, has reached a new pinnacle by inspiring an exciting live touring stage show which will play more than 80 hometowns across the country beginning in August.


 * Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!, brings Phineas, Ferb, Candace, Isabella, Baljeet, Buford and friends to the stage as they make the most of the last day of summer by building an invention bigger, better and more amazing than ever. Before anyone can wonder "Hey! Where's Perry?," the pet platypus dons his Agent P fedora, and hilarious hijinks unfold as he battles Dr. Doofenshmirtz to save the Danville Tri-state area and audiences everywhere from the evil scientist's most havoc-wreaking scheme to date.


 * "Disney Channel has created an extraordinarily popular TV series that offers humor for multiple generations and I am thrilled that Feld Entertainment is bringing Disney's 'Phineas and Ferb' to the stage for the very first time," said Producer Alana Feld. "The dynamic characters, witty humor and inspired music from the television series set the perfect foundation for Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! to create an unparalleled Phineas and Ferb experience for audiences."


 * "We are filled with a great sense of pride over this upcoming live tour and are especially thrilled with the achievements of the Feld creative team which has produced a smart, interesting and funny stage show, that extends the characters, stories and comedy that are at the heart of what we do every day," said "Phineas and Ferb" co-creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh.


 * Audiences will be whisked on a high-energy ride that is part action adventure and part rock concert, while they move it and shake it to a soundtrack of hit songs from the animated series, including "Gitchee Gitchee Goo," "S.I.M.P. (Squirrels In My Pants)," "Backyard Beach (song)," "Everything's Better with Perry" "Busted," "Today is Gonna Be a Great Day," and "Summer Belongs to You." Familiar songs serve as a main ingredient in the plot, advancing the story from scene to scene, while taking on a whole new feel when fused with fresh, original choreography and inventive special effects.

Sponsors

 * Kaplan Kids (August 2012-February 2013)

Show Dates
Main article: Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!/Show Dates

Merchandise
Available merchandise that appears to be exclusive to the tour includes:
 * Tour program with games, photos, and more (with free compass backpack clip as of 2012).
 * On-site photos with Phineas and Ferb standees against a backdrop of their backyard.
 * Mug for snow cones with Agent P's head and fedora for the cove.r
 * Mug for snow cones with Phineas, Ferb and Agent P on the sides.
 * Agent P disguise kit.
 * Hats:
 * Phineas hat with red foam hair mimicking Phineas' traditional look.
 * Perry baseball cap with Phineas and Ferb logo in left side.
 * Sunglasses with flashing lights..
 * Rotating Illuminator.
 * Ray gun with sound effects.
 * Light stick.
 * 4½" "twirl pop" lollipop with an Agent P sticker on the plastic covering.
 * Plushies (Small and Medium) of Phineas, Ferb and Perry the Platypus, and a small plush Perry purse.
 * T-shirts:
 * "Beware the Stare" Agent P shirt for both kids and adults.
 * Phineas and Ferb "Let's Rock" shirt.
 * Tour T-shirt with 2011-12 tour stops.
 * Candace standing in front of a pattern with various circles in it.
 * Agent P felt pennant.
 * Isabella felt sign mounted on a stick with the slogan "365 Days of Summer!"
 * An pillow with Isabella's picture on a pink background with purple asterisks.
 * Phineas, Ferb and Agent P figures.
 * An secret agent kit with invisible and revealing pens and a magnifying glass in a tin lunchbox.
 * Light-up tambourine and cup.


 * Other merchandise related to the Disney LIVE! tours, such as coloring books and a trumpet.

Voices

 * Vincent Martella as Phineas
 * Ashley Tisdale as Candace
 * Thomas Sangster as Ferb
 * Danny Jacob singing as Ferb on "Backyard Beach"
 * Mitchel Musso as Jeremy
 * Caroline Rhea as Mom
 * Dan Povenmire as Dr. Doofenshmirtz
 * Jeff "Swampy" Marsh as Major Monogram
 * Dee Bradley Baker as Perry
 * Alyson Stoner as Isabella
 * Maulik Pancholy as Baljeet
 * Bobby Gaylor as Buford
 * Ariel Winter as Gretchen
 * Isabella Murad as Milly
 * Isabella Acres as Katie

Production Team

 * Alana Feld - Producer
 * Kenneth Feld - Producer
 * Fred Tallaksen - Director/Choreographer
 * Bradley Zweig - Writer
 * Rick Papineau - Scenic Designer
 * Cynthia Nordstrom - Costume Designer
 * Sam Doty - Lighting Designer
 * Mike Avila - Music Director
 * Paige Johnson - Gymnastic Coach/Acrobatic Choreographer
 * Brett Van Fleet - Company Manager
 * Michelle "MJ" Johnson - Stage Manager
 * James Shea - Performance Director