Midway through the first act, King Kong made his first appearance in the new Broadway show bearing his name, and the audience just didn't know how to deal with what they were seeing. "Is that ... is that ... video?" asked my wife, Robin, trying to make sense of things. "No," I answered, "I think that's actually on stage right now." But we're getting ahead of ourselves. My wife and I were enjoying a rare date night, and we'd gone to King Kong at the Broadway Theatre. Obviously, any story with Kong in it is going to need to have a gigantic ape -- the promotional materials teased his … [Read more...]
About Chad R. MacDonald
Why Toy Fair New York is Awesome (It’s Not Just the Toys)
Back in the day, I was a nerd who worked at FAO Schwarz. I read too many comics, collected way too many action figures, and lived and breathed toys. And every year, I tried to find a way to get into Toy Fair New York. Toy Fair, for those who don't know, is the annual trade show where toy companies show off their wares and try to get you excited about the products they have coming out in the new year. While that can be a hit or miss prospect for getting store buyers excited for new lines, it never fails to thrill nerds like me. You see, I used to agonize over not being able to get into … [Read more...]
Reduced Shakespeare Company Entertains, Educates Family at New Victory Theater
The best shows to take your children to are the ones that make you all laugh and have fun. The New Victory Theater has been specializing in shows like this for some time now, but they've really outdone themselves by bringing in the Reduced Shakespeare Company to perform William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (Abridged). First things first: No, you don't have to know a lot about Shakespeare to enjoy this show. But here's the kicker, you probably already know more about Shakespeare than you think you do, anyway. As actor Austin Tichenor pointed out, "People are always surprised to learn … [Read more...]
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