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Review: Behind the Magic Tour – Disney on Broadway
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll see I’m a big Broadway fan (see our reviews of Broadway shows and our family friendly Broadway show page: Broadway for kids). So I was super psyched at a...
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As you probably know, getting Hamilton tickets is not easy or affordable these days. The next block is going on sale Sunday, June 12 at 8 p.m., to the general public. Tickets are for shows January...
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An Act of God Review: Is it Appropriate for Kids?
An Act of God with Sean Hayes. If you’re not familiar with the premise of An Act of God, the show is basically a monologue with God coming to you through the physical body of an actor (in this case...
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Wicked on Broadway: Is it Appropriate for Kids?
I’ve been to a lot of Broadway theaters, but the Gershwin Theater is really made for audiences. Some theaters don’t allow you in before the show, resulting in the long lines you see when walking down...
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Review: Is Oh, Hello on Broadway Appropriate for Kids?
I wasn’t sure what to expect for Oh, Hello on Broadway, given that I didn’t know much about the show (we had relatives in town for Thanksgiving, and they chose it). And if you’re wondering, is Oh,...
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Review: School of Rock on Broadway
If you’re looking for a kid-friendly Broadway show, School of Rock should be on your list. School of Rock Broadway show curtain. Copyright Deborah Abrams Kaplan The plot: Failing rock guitar player and...
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Review: Is In Transit Appropriate for Kids?
My daughter and I loved Pitch Perfect, so when I heard about In Transit, Broadway’s first a capella musical, I wanted to go. And naturally, I took her with me. The crew bringing you In Transit has some...
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Waitress Broadway Review: Is Waitress Appropriate for Kids?
Waitress the musical was not high on my list to see in terms of Broadway shows. But I went for my annual writer’s group show night during a conference, and that was the show selected. My goal was not...
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Review: Is The Play That Goes Wrong Appropriate for Kids?
If you find yourself looking for a play that both you and the kids will enjoy – that is not a Disney-type show aimed at kids – The Play That Goes Wrong is a great option. I took my teen daughter and...
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Review: Is War Paint Appropriate for Kids?
How can you not want to see a musical featuring Patty LuPone and Christine Ebersole, two giants of the Broadway stage? I was shocked to see these tickets discounted, relatively early in the run...
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Review: Is Come From Away Appropriate for Kids?
Is Come From Away appropriate for kids? When my parents come in town, they ask me to find a Broadway show appropriate for the whole family. That includes two teens and my parents, who are in the senior...
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Review: Is Phantom of the Opera Appropriate for Kids?
Is Phantom of the Opera appropriate for kids? It’s a little crazy that this was the first time seeing Phantom of the Opera after living in New Jersey for nine years, and seeing multiple Broadway shows...
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Review of Vitaly off Broadway – is it Vitaly Appropriate for Kids?
Last weekend my teen daughter and I went to do a review of Vitaly off Broadway. I hadn’t heard of the illusionist Vitaly Beckman before, and was intrigued seeing some videos online. He’s been lauded by...
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Review: Is Beautiful on Broadway Appropriate for Kids?
My husband likens Beautiful on Broadway to School of Rock for adults. Beautiful is the Carole King story, if that story includes her having one husband and two kids, instead of four husbands and four...
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Review: Is the Prom Appropriate for Kids?
It seems every weekend, more people I know are posting that they just went to The Prom. This fun musical has some moral messages to share, and it does so with pizzazz. Is the Prom appropriate for...
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Ink Broadway Review: Is Ink Appropriate for Kids?
It seemed appropriate that when going into New York City for a journalism conference that the Broadway show my fellow journalists and I chose to see was Ink on Broadway. This show, brought over from...
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Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with Kids – What you Need to Know
I’ve wanted to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child since it opened in London. My brother-in-law and his family got lucky with their timing, not only having already planned a trip when it was...
View ArticleWhat to Expect on Broadway During COVID
I have never received so many emails before a Broadway show as I did in the past few weeks. As the first shows reopened around September 17, I had gotten tickets to the Lion King and Chicago. I wanted...
View ArticleReview: Shopstoppers NYC
Broadway is back! See our post about what that looks like. Even though Broadway is back, those affected by the theater are still trying to survive. We went for a drink at Beer Culture after the Lion...
View ArticleReview: Mr. Saturday Night, Birthday Candles, Girl From the North Country and...
I’ve been seeing a lot of Broadway shows lately. It’s good to be back! So the big question is, are these Broadway shows good for kids? Is Mr. Saturday Night on Broadway good for kids? Is Girl from the...
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