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Checking out Alanis Morissette's Broadway Musical
In the 1990's, Alanis Morissette voiced the discontent and rage for millions of girls. Her rock songs made us feel seen and heard. Her unapologetic anger was incredibly cool and I've loved her art for decades. Now a new generation can discover her music with a Broadway musical ...read more
Who Should See Come From Away on Broadway
I had little knowledge of Come From Away until my Broadway-loving mom put it on my radar. Being a New Yorker who was in the city on 9/11, I'm a reluctant participant in 9/11 memorializing. I still haven't been to the museum in NYC, though I do walk by the 9/11 Memorial on a ...read more
Why you should see Mean Girls Broadway Musical
Mean Girls has been drawing teen and tween girls in droves to Broadway. I had to find out more about this trendy musical. Here's why you should see the Mean Girls Broadway musical. Momtrends discount code: Use code MGBWAY for tickets starting as low as $59 on performances from ...read more
Broadway Musical The Lightening Thief
The trend of taking popular young adult books and turning them into Broaday shows is pretty hot. We've currently got two shows running, Harry Potter & the Cursed Child and Be More Chill; and then Dear Evan Hansen was flipped, they turned the musical into a book! No matter the ...read more
Family Fun My Fair Lady NYC Musical
I grew up on musicals. It's the soundtrack of my childhood. When I was six, I thought Jesus Christ Superstar was pop music (that didn't go over well at my catholic school). We try to see a few Broadway shows every year to take advantage of where we live. I'm thrilled to share ...read more
BE MORE CHILL brings high school drama to Broadway
There are four musicals and a play about high school currently running on Broadway. That's a lot of social angst and drama. The latest addition to the mix is Be More Chill. Here's a look at Be More Chill on YouTube BE MORE CHILL exists to brings more high school drama to ...read more
The Best Family-Friendly Broadway Shows
Living in NYC isn't always glamorous. But it sure is exciting. There's never not somewhere to go, something to see, activities to enjoy... We are surrounded by culture and community, and it's amazing to watch our children benefit from this city lifestyle. One of our favorite ...read more
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Review
"What the heck is a Slytherin?!" I knew the older couple behind us was in trouble from the start. For anyone not steeped in Harry Potter lore, seeing the new two-part play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child would be like getting hit with a confundus charm. Excuse me if I sound a ...read more
Mad Libs Live
Combine a grammar lesson with improv and you've got Mad LIbs Live! the newest Off Broadway show for families. My 7-year-old and I attended the NYC premiere last week and had a rip-roaring time. She's all smiles on the red carpet. Start off the experience by jotting down verbs, ...read more
2014 Children’s Runway Show & Matilda the Musical
Ralph Lauren presented the 2014 Children’s Runway Show at the iconic NY Public Library last night. The event was hosted by Uma Thurman in support of literacy at the at the New York Public Library. The girls and I got decked in head to toe Ralph Laurent to check out the fashions. ...read more
IF/THEN With Idina Menzel on Broadway
Bravo for new musicals. While I love a good revival, it's good to know the art form isn't dead. If/Then is breathing new life into Broadway. No lavish sets (though they are cleverly designed), no light shows, no garish costumes. This show is about the music and the people. The ...read more
Theatrical Fun at Disney's Newsies
Last week I enjoyed a special treat with my sister when we went to see Disney's Newsies on Broadway. Growing up we watched this movie countless times, so it was a real treat to see this film production come to Broadway with some new twists in the musical version. As a winner ...read more
Magical Night on Broadway with Cinderella
The Momtrends' girls enjoyed a magical night last week when we all took in the magical pre-show of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella on Broadway. With a special date night with my five-year-old, I was so excited to share this experience with her as we both sat in anticipation ...read more
Off Broadway Family Shows in NYC
Broadway is great, but the shows can be a bit much for younger kids AND the tickets can stretch the budget. Off Broadway productions can be a perfect way to introduce your family to live theater and not break the bank. Here's a round-up of our favorite Off Broadway shows for ...read more