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New Destiny’s Child musical from Beyoncé's father kicks off in Houston

Survivor will portray "an honest depiction of the achievements, obstacles, and evolution" of Destiny's Child.

Is there a celebrity having a better April than Beyoncé?

It all started at the top of the month when it was announced that Houston’s own pop queen has partnered with Adidas for several endeavors, including a signature collection.

Last week, she dropped her documentary Homecoming — about her epic performance at Coachella last year — on Netflix, with the 40-track, companion live album released soon after.

If that wasn’t enough, she just allowed her 2016 opus, Lemonade (which was only available to stream on Tidal), to stream on Spotify and Apple Music.

And, now, here comes the news that there will be a musical based on Mrs. Knowles Carter’s years with Destiny’s Child. Beyonce’s father (and Destiny’s Child manager) Mathew Knowles says on his website that he’s working on a stage show that will portray "an honest depiction of the achievements, obstacles, and evolution of the world’s most iconic girl group and the mastermind behind them."

Knowles is teaming up with director, writer, and producer Je’Caryous Johnson to launch Survivor: The Destiny's Child Musical in 2020. It is expected to premiere in Houston and later go to Broadway and London's West End, with designs for a world tour.

Want more details? CultureMap will follow this stage saga of three independent women as it develops.

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"Here come the grannies!"

Walk through the Magic Door to experience the world of Bluey in Houston

bluey and bingo's bedroom at camp in houston

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

Bluey is coming to the Galleria this February “for real life” through an immersive event that invites visitors to enter the world of the famous Australian Heeler family. This one-of-a-kind experience brings the Heeler home and backyard to life with intricate details that will delight fans of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now for Bluey x CAMP, the inaugural interactive experience of the combination toy store, party venue, and immersive theater space. This is The Family Experience Company’s first CAMP location in Houston, with the business securing a 7,500-square-foot permanent retail space in the Galleria.

Through “The Magic Door,” a pivoting wall, visitors step into seasonally rotating interactive spaces beginning with a 5,000-square-foot lifesize replica of Bluey’s house.

Visitors can play games made popular by the show, such as grannies and keepy uppy, and bust a move when “dance mode” is activated. The kitchen’s fridge is covered in drawings by the Heeler puppies, while the living room TV plays Bluey.

Families can explore both a pillow fort and a cardboard castle — two-story structures complete with slides — before venturing into a playroom stocked with toys and costumes from the show. In the backyard, a recreation of the Heeler’s large tree is surrounded by charming gnomes. A photo opportunity with Bluey and Bingo tops off the visit.

Beyond the world of Bluey, CAMP offers even more for visitors in its Canteen space, with a splatter room, The Schmutz Bar (a slime creation station), a party room, and a playable truck. Customers can also shop for toys, clothing, and accessories.

Houston joins a list of CAMP’s locations in Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Installations change seasonally, with other current features including Paw Patrol, The Little Mermaid, and Encanto.

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

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