When I received an invite to review the show, The Firework Maker's Daughter, I wasn't so sure that my two little boys would be interested in seeing an opera. I was wrong. Once again I had one of those moments of surprise as a parent. My boys 9 and 7 sat at the edge of their seats paying attention to every detail. I was amazed. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of opera, but was moved by the beauty of this story. As a parent and theater goer I loved the use of shadow puppetry and the … [Read more...]
The family and I were back in NYC at one of my favorite theaters, The New Victory, for a performance of THE INTERGALACTIC NEMISIS. Book 1: Target Earth is the first in a series of live-action graphic novels created by Jason Neulander. This sci-fi live action graphic novel is playing now till April 13, 2013 at The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd Street. The show is an incredible mix of of over 1,000 hand drawn, full color comic book panels projected onto a large screen, while the … [Read more...]
My husband were treated to Gina Gionfriddo's play Rapture, Blister, Burn at the Playwrights Horizons Theater this past Saturday. It was definitely another hit for us. At first my husband was a bit unsure if this show was form him. Not only is this show written by a woman, but it contains a powerful female cast including Amy Brenneman ( "Judging Amy", "Private Practice"), Beth Dixon (Wings), Virgina Kull (Assistance), and Kellie Overbey (The Coast of Utopia). The sole male character, Don, is … [Read more...]
Medieval Play is the funniest show I've seen in quite some time. I didn't know what I was walking into when I went to see this show, but I was beyond pleased at the outcome. Here is a bit about the show: Two French mercenary knights set out on a quest for relative moral redemption against the classic comic background of late 14th century ecclesiastical politics. A story of friendship, love, noble feats of arms, indiscriminate brutality, the progressive refinement of medieval … [Read more...]
My family and I got to enjoy a lovely Sunday at The Magnet Theater watching and interacting with the pirates in Help Wanted: Pirates! If you are going to be in New York City this Summer or this holiday weekend with the little ones you should definitely check out this show. It runs Saturdays at 11 A.M. and 1 P.M. and Sundays at 11 A.M. through July 8Th. Here is a little information about the show: Captain Squid and his fun-loving band of pirates are being hunted by Sir Nigel, the maniacal … [Read more...]
