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The Pajama Game at Merkin Concert Hall

January 9, 2016 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Kaufman Music Center Presents

BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE

* 2016 Season *

Kids love musicals! The family-friendly Broadway Playhouse performances introduce young theater fans age 4-11 to Broadway classics through mini musicals, medleys, games and sing-alongs. This season, children will discover the great 1950s songwriting duo Richard Adler & Jerry Ross (Damn Yankees, The Pajama Game); the groundbreaking Dorothy Fields (Sweet Charity), Broadway’s first woman lyricist; and rock legend Elton John (The Lion King). Some kids will be invited on stage to roar with Simba from The Lion King or play baseball with the devil from Damn Yankees! Hosted by Sean Hartley, Broadway Playhouse features music director Jihwan Kim and stars Jason Robinson, Martin Landry, Kathryn Markey and Gabrielle Stravelli.

2016 Performances:

Sun, Jan 10, 2016, 11 am

Broadway Playhouse: Richard Adler & Jerry Ross

One of the great songwriting duos of the 1950s, Richard Adler and Jerry Ross hit the Broadway big time with three wildly successful shows in three years: Damn Yankees, The Pajama Game and John Murray Anderson’s Almanac. Their partnership was cut short when Adler died tragically in 1955 at the age of 29, but their shows have lived on in film adaptations as well as numerous revivals. Come visit the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, where Love is on strike, and find out if “Whatever Lola Wants Lola Gets”!
Sun, Feb 7, 2016, 11 am

Broadway Playhouse: Dorothy Fields

Broadway’s first woman lyricist wrote more than 400 songs for Broadway musicals and films, paving the way for the likes of Lynn Ahrens (Seussical) and Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home). She wrote classics like “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” and “On the Sunny Side of the Street” and won the 1936 “Best Song” Oscar for “The Way You Look Tonight,” a collaboration with Jerome Kern. This family-friendly celebration of one of Broadway’s greatest woman writers features songs from the musicals Sweet Charity, Seesaw, Redhead and A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, and the Hollywood films Swing Time and Roberta.

Sun, Mar 6, 2016, 11 am

Broadway Playhouse: Elton John

Broadway musicals are known for memorable songs that feature big production numbers with lots of glitz, glam and show-stopping moments. So it’s no surprise that when one of rock music’s most entertaining and successful performers turned his attention to Broadway, the results were phenomenal. Join the as we explore Elton John’s recipe for Great White Way success – inspirational stories that feature mega-watt style. Come roar with Simba from The Lion King and sing along to hits from Aida and Billy Elliot.

Kaufman Music Center is New York’s go-to place for music education and performance.

It’s where music lovers, from curious fans to renowned performers, come together to explore their musical passions. Founded in 1952 as a community music school, today’s Kaufman Music Center is one of the city’s most vibrant cultural organizations and home to Merkin Concert Hall; Lucy Moses School, New York’s largest community arts school; and Special Music School, a groundbreaking K-12 public school for musically gifted children.

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Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue Adventure

May 13, 2015 by Samantha Leave a Comment

If you have a little Chuggington fan at home, you will want to get tickets for this train-tastic adventure, coming to the Beacon Theater in NYC! But hurry, this show will speed away before your know it, leaving your little conductors wanting more.

About The Show

“Join Wilson, Koko and Brewster on the most traintastic day ever in CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure. The trainees have started their Advanced Training, and are eager to master their new roles that test courage, speed, and determination. When Koko finds herself in trouble at Rocky Ridge Mine, it’s up to her friends to help her. Do the trainees have what it takes to put their newly learnt skills into practice? Can Wilson come to Koko’s rescue and fulfill his dream of becoming Chug Patrol hero?
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Disney on Ice Presents Princesses & Heroes

January 17, 2015 by Samantha 6 Comments

Last night, we had the opportunity to see the latest Disney On Ice show, Disney on Ice Presents Princesses & Heroes. While it was fairly heavy on the princesses and light on the heros, the kids seemed to like it (the girls more so then the boys). There was a pretty cool scene from Sleeping Beauty where Prince Phillip fights the evil Maleficent in her dragon form that many of the kids liked, and was my son’s favorite part of the show- the dragon was large, fluorescent, and breathed smoke and fire as it chased the prince around the ice. Once slayed by the virtuous prince, the slumbering princess could be rescued. (Note- warn the little kids ahead of time, some of the smaller ones were scared of the dragon and the noise.)

My son was hoping for Mulan (battle scenes!) or Peter Pan, but the dragon was fun. Little miss “Aurora” however loved every minute of the princess-fest, as did the other princesses in the audience (many of whom also came dressed as thier favorite princess.) Of course, the audience EXPLODED when the sisters of “Frozen” skated onto the ice- or, more aptly, as soon as they heard the music being played, before you could even see the scenery that was up, lol. Most of the second half of the show was dedicated to “Frozen”, which was just fine with most of the people there, from what I could see. The other princess and heroes that were in attendance included Aladdin and Jasmine, Cinderella and Charming, Rapunzel and Flynn, Belle (sans Beast, though they did a great “Be Our Guest” number with Lumiere and kitchenware) Snow White and Charming, and Ariel and Prince Eric. The Little Mermaid portion is also a fun portion for both boys and girls, since Sebastien the Crab and Flounder play prominently- and the music is a lot of fun, with much of the cast of skaters participating in the show at that time. There is a lot to see and it’s very visually stimulating- the “Under the Sea” portion is enjoyable for a lot of reasons; it’s lively, the music is very upbeat, spirited, and has a very different sound then many other songs, and there are so many cast members skating in vibrant costumes and colors. It also opens with the cast of sailors doing tricks and flips, which is fun and something unique from the rest of the show- there is even a sailor that flips into a chair held above the rest of the “crew”- very neat!
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Amazon Studios Tumble Leaf Show

May 28, 2014 by Samantha 4 Comments

Disclosure- I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Amazon Studios. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and promotional item to thank me for participating.
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Amazon Studios has a unique approach to televised shows. It is actually a two-pronged attack. On one end is the creators who Amazon accepts from all over the world including Zimbabwe, China, the US, and the UK. The other end of the spectrum is the viewers. Viewers are able to input opinions at most steps of the creative process from premises, storyboards, posters, test movies, promos, etc. This brings the audience into the creative mix in a new way from the ground up. The next up from Amazon Studios is Tumble Leaf, which is geared to preschool aged children and follows the day-to-day life of Fig the fox and his friends. His friends include Stick the caterpillar, his constant companion who lives on Fig’s arm, and their discoveries and friendships throughout the day. The show is animated and has a clay look to it. A picture is worth a 1,000 words and a video is worth even more so check out the clip below:
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Thomas & Friends: Trouble on the Tracks DVD

April 16, 2014 by Danielle 1 Comment

Disclosure: The Thomas & Friends: Trouble on the Tracks DVD mentioned below was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

Watching movies and T.V. shows is a favorite thing for kids to do now. My kids don’t watch T.V. that often, but when they do they can be extremely picky about what they choose to watch. Thomas & Friends is one that they like to watch with some of their friends. Thomas & Friends: Trouble on the Tracks is a great fit to their collection.

About Thomas & Friends:

Thomas the Tank Engine was created by a father for his sone nearly 70 years ago and today is nejoyed by families in more than 185 territories and in 30 languages. The #1 True Blue Engine and his friends invite children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. Children can embark on adventures with their engine friends while experiencing timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation.

SesameStreet: Make a New Friend

January 12, 2014 by Danielle 2 Comments

Disclosure: Tickets to Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend have been provided to me for my family in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

Wow, is the first word out of both my girls mouths as the show got started! I must admit that I was right there with my girls. We had an incredible time and would definitely go to Sesame Street Live again.

About the Show:

No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special – so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Join the fun and make a memory with your friends and family.

My Thoughts:

My daughters were completely amazed with the show. They were entertained for the entire hour and a half. They sat there in awe. It was so fun to see both of them completely into the show. I also enjoyed watching the girls singing along with the characters and recognizing who was coming on screen each moment. The girls enjoyed the show while we were there and having been talking about it nonstop ever since.

Sesame Street Live in Kansas City, MO

December 10, 2013 by Danielle 5 Comments

I am very excited to announce that we are lucky enough to be able to offer a giveaway of 4 Tickets to the Kansas City Missouri Sesame Street Live : Make a New Friend Show. The show will be in Kansas City from January 9th through January 12th.

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Disney On Ice- Fun for Kids

November 23, 2013 by Samantha 2 Comments

Disney on Ice is always a fun time for the kids, and newest show, “Let’s Celebrate” is no exception. This show has your child’s favorites Disney characters (such as Aladdin, Captain Hook, and Belle) celebrating the year’s holidays and festivities. I think most of the little girls in the audience preferred “Valentines Day”, which had most of the princesses participating, and was all about Disney love and pretty things, pink and hearts and flowers. All the little girls were screeching and cheering for their favorites princesses and princes. My son preferred “Halloween”, which had Jack Skellington (who we have never seen before in a Disney show, he was new to us) leading a pack of ghouls, goblins, and Disney’s “best” villains in a fun ice dance. My 6 year old was also very exited to see Cruella deVil, whom we also have not seen before- these are two of his favorites and he actually screamed with delight at both of them. He never reacts like that, so I was both amused and happy to see him so extra enthusiastic.
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