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
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...]
Parental “Escape to Margaritaville” a Tropical Broadway Musical Treat
Editor’s note: Cultural opportunities are endless in New York City. We recently collaborated with “Escape To Margaritaville: The Musical" to take several NYC Dads Group members and their significant others out for a special, pre-Mother's Day date night. Member Corbin Younger reviews this feel-good musical. Broadway is a great escape from the daily grind into a world of fantasy, music and excitement. The Jimmy Buffett-inspired Escape to Margaritaville show allowed 20 members of the NYC Dads Group and their other halves to do just that on a rare Hump Day night without the kids. Afforded … [Read more...]
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