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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...]

‘Trolls The Experience’ Awaits with Delightful Hugs, Family Fun

January 31, 2019 by Lance Somerfeld Leave a Comment

As a father of two young children, our family has watched the Trolls movie at least a dozen times, especially since we're able to cue it up on Netflix anytime as we slog through these frigid wintry days. But we're an adventurous family that enjoys seizing any opportunity to experience the endless, cultural experiences in New York City. So we were thrilled to transport ourselves to Troll Village at the newish DreamWorks Trolls The Experience in midtown Manhattan to celebrate National Hug Week. With permanent smiles on their faces, my kids sprinted through the front gates on a quest to be … [Read more...]