What Happens When a Theater Sings Along With ‘Buddy’? Watch the Gala Footage

Buddy is inviting audiences to sing along with its bright orange unicorn, which sounds considerably safer from a theater seat than it does inside his television show.

Buddy: The Sing-Along Version opens in theaters nationwide this Friday, October 2, featuring on-screen lyrics for songs including “It’s Buddy!,” “You’ve Got to Be Scared to Be Brave,” and “The Wrong Place in Town.” Fans are encouraged to dress up and join in.

Ahead of the release, the film held its Biggest Night Out Gala Premiere at Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre on September 29. According to the announcement, tickets for the orange-carpet event sold out within three hours of being posted on Buddy’s social accounts.

You can watch footage from inside the gala presentation below.

Directed by Casper Kelly, who co-wrote the film with Jamie King (Jessica Jones), Buddy takes place inside the colorful children’s television show It’s Buddy!. Its young cast spends each day singing, dancing, and spreading happiness alongside their unicorn host. But when one child refuses to participate, Buddy’s cheerful world begins to crack.

The cast includes Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), Delaney Quinn (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Patton Oswalt (), (), (), and ().