Where in the Universe Is Carmen Sandiego?

Where in the Universe Is Carmen Sandiego? (also known as Carmen I) is an educational planetarium program and live theatrical production and part of the Carmen Sandiego franchise. Licensed to planetariums across the US, Canada, and Japan, the show premiered in 1998 or 1999.^[1][2] The program featured the effects work of Adrian Ropp and was produced by Dr. William A. Gutsch, with music composed by Mark Mercury.^[3] Inspired by the successful television programs Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? and Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?, the series aimed to promote listening and math skills through interactive sessions rather than relying on memorized facts. The shows encouraged audience participation by incorporating question-and-answer segments.^[4]

A sequel, Where in the Universe is Carmen Sandiego? - II (also known as Carmen II), was subsequently developed. These shows introduced various astronomical concepts, including stars, star clusters, stellar evolution, black holes, and the Milky Way Galaxy. Both productions featured Lynne Thigpen as "The Chief" and Rita Moreno as Carmen Sandiego, reprising their roles from the franchise's TV shows and video games.^[5] Carmen II was reportedly in production as of 2000.^[6] The shows continued until at least 2013.^{[citation needed]} The recommended audience for the 55-minute show was grades 2–4.^[7] The show was hosted by an actor and incorporated music and graphics inspired by the PBS game shows Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? and Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?.^[8]