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‘Play That Goes Wrong’ Gets it Right for Families (at a Good Price)

May 9, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: New York City presents amazing theatrical opportunities to share with our families. NYC Dads Group recently collaborated with “The Play That Goes Wrong” so several of our members and their kids could see show. Scroll to the end for a discount ticket offer!

The Play that Goes Wrong has a smash two-year run on Broadway, garnering two Tony Awards and a nomination for best play. The show recently transferred Off-Broadway into a more intimate format at the New World Stages. Even if the venue is a little smaller, the laughs are just as large.

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King Kong on Broadway: A Gigantic New York Story

February 26, 2019 by Chad R. MacDonald Leave a Comment

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...]

Big Apple Circus: Must-See Family Entertainment in NYC

November 29, 2018 by Lance Somerfeld 1 Comment

An entertaining force to be reckoned with, the Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center in New York City for it's all new, 41st edition. It continues to be an annual family tradition for me and should be a must-see destination for families this holiday season. I could list a dozen reasons, but will leave you with four good ones to visit the Big Apple Circus before it wraps up on Jan. 27, 2019: 1. Every seat, the best seat in the house The intimate ringside seats are immersed in the action so our family felt like we were a part of the performance. Unlike massive entertainment stadiums, the … [Read more...]