Broadway for 14 year old daughter and Mom
Nov 16th, 2011, 03:08 PM
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I saw the Rockettes last night and just loved it. The costumes are wonderful, the music is fun, the talent is well...talented...and it is frankly sentimental and sappy about Christmas. Definitely a fun night out in the Big Apple.
Nov 16th, 2011, 03:13 PM
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Definitely the Rockettes. We took the tour of Radio City Music Hall (it was a gift) and LOVED it. Amazing tour. I'm sure the tour production is great but the stage was BUILT to produce a show like the spectacular. Three levels that move on hydraulics. A huge circular section that moves. Other details. So, YES on the RCMHCS - and consider taking the tour too.
I'd go see Mary Poppins because 1) you like it and 2) it's good for a 14yo. In a few years, she may have another (more adult) choices.
Have fun!
I'd go see Mary Poppins because 1) you like it and 2) it's good for a 14yo. In a few years, she may have another (more adult) choices.
Have fun!
Nov 16th, 2011, 03:27 PM
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Which Tenement Museu tour did yo sign up for? I ask as the one we went on bored our grandson and we weren't doing much better. He had loved Ellis Island and the immigrant stories there the year before...We went on one that took you to two apartments, a German and an Italian family from different eras.
Nov 16th, 2011, 04:30 PM
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Hi MomDD, my daughter is 14 and enjoyed Mary Poppins.
We saw the show in August and had seats near the front (3rd row I think on the right). I think she enjoyed it because it was familiar as she's seen the movie and knew the songs so the evening was practically perfect in every way
Last month we saw Billy Elliot and although my DD had seen the movie I wasn't sure she'd enjoy this show but she absolutely loved it (we've seen Mamma Mia, Lion King and Wicked in the past couple of years and this was her favorite show).
Have a great trip!
We saw the show in August and had seats near the front (3rd row I think on the right). I think she enjoyed it because it was familiar as she's seen the movie and knew the songs so the evening was practically perfect in every way
Last month we saw Billy Elliot and although my DD had seen the movie I wasn't sure she'd enjoy this show but she absolutely loved it (we've seen Mamma Mia, Lion King and Wicked in the past couple of years and this was her favorite show).
Have a great trip!
Nov 16th, 2011, 05:38 PM
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Hi everyone - SUCH great feedback. Thank you.
I did decide on Mary Poppins - mainly since she will have as starrs said, more mature choices in a few years and we really love New York for a few days to see shows - it is a special thing for us. I hope to be able to do it again before she grows up and maybe even when she does - if she will have me
I have tickets to Mary Poppins on Tuesday night and Lion King on Wed.
The museum is thursday - and now I am nervous it is going to be boring. I did do the German and Italian family. I have a Jewish heritage - and my husband is Italian both our families came through Ellis Island.
I will TRY to swing the Rockettes - it is a budget thing at this point. She has decided she wants to go on a conservation trip to study primates in Costa Rica this summer - and it is $$$$ so that will be "my" travel budget - yikes.
Ginger - I would LOVE to take you up on that - There is an african trip - where she gets to work with the big 5 so hopefully that will work out at some point.
I did decide on Mary Poppins - mainly since she will have as starrs said, more mature choices in a few years and we really love New York for a few days to see shows - it is a special thing for us. I hope to be able to do it again before she grows up and maybe even when she does - if she will have me
I have tickets to Mary Poppins on Tuesday night and Lion King on Wed.
The museum is thursday - and now I am nervous it is going to be boring. I did do the German and Italian family. I have a Jewish heritage - and my husband is Italian both our families came through Ellis Island.
I will TRY to swing the Rockettes - it is a budget thing at this point. She has decided she wants to go on a conservation trip to study primates in Costa Rica this summer - and it is $$$$ so that will be "my" travel budget - yikes.
Ginger - I would LOVE to take you up on that - There is an african trip - where she gets to work with the big 5 so hopefully that will work out at some point.
Nov 17th, 2011, 05:03 AM
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I've been on 3 tenement museum tours now and really enjoyed all of them! It is a short tour so surely your daughter, at her age, won't be too bored by it. Encourage her to speak up and ask questions - that is one of the good things about the small groups tour. And then be sure to walk around and eat at one of the cool, small places - we had gourmet tacos at a takeaway window but I can't remember the name of the place - there seemed to be lots of interesting choices.
And if you haven't decided for sure on Rockettes, I'd reconsider Billy Elliot or War Horse - both are a little different from what you are already seeing but completely enjoyable/appropriate for a 14 year old. BTW - I saw Lion King for the 3rd time this past trip to the city and it was just as enjoyable as the first time - not just a redo of the cartoon, but a good theatre piece in its own right. Have a great trip!
And if you haven't decided for sure on Rockettes, I'd reconsider Billy Elliot or War Horse - both are a little different from what you are already seeing but completely enjoyable/appropriate for a 14 year old. BTW - I saw Lion King for the 3rd time this past trip to the city and it was just as enjoyable as the first time - not just a redo of the cartoon, but a good theatre piece in its own right. Have a great trip!
Nov 17th, 2011, 05:21 AM
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MomDD, I've been going to the Tenement museum since the olden days when they only had 1 "tour". When business picked up, they alternated another group in the building at a time. As business picked up more, the developed their "theme" tours based on the apartments. I've been going for years and recommending it for years - and that's the first negative review I've heard/read.
I'd take it with a grain of salt. It reminds me of a 5 week trip to Europre that a grandmother in our extended family paid for - because she wanted her grandkids to see the Europe that she loved and lived in for decades. They were teens. They were jerks. They griped and complained the entire time. Years later, they expressed regret for both their behavior and loss of opportunity. They had the dream trip their beloved grandmother wanted them to have - and they were unappreciative. I think you may be able to relate.
Don't stress about the Tenement tour. You will be moved. I promise you will. Nick Nolte was on my tour one time and he was.
Also, head over to the thread where flame is trying to pick a hotel for a December trip. She originally was considering the Indigo and Intercontinental but now the Staybridge Suites. I've tossed in the Hilton Garden Inn - and we'd love your input.
I'd take it with a grain of salt. It reminds me of a 5 week trip to Europre that a grandmother in our extended family paid for - because she wanted her grandkids to see the Europe that she loved and lived in for decades. They were teens. They were jerks. They griped and complained the entire time. Years later, they expressed regret for both their behavior and loss of opportunity. They had the dream trip their beloved grandmother wanted them to have - and they were unappreciative. I think you may be able to relate.
Don't stress about the Tenement tour. You will be moved. I promise you will. Nick Nolte was on my tour one time and he was.
Also, head over to the thread where flame is trying to pick a hotel for a December trip. She originally was considering the Indigo and Intercontinental but now the Staybridge Suites. I've tossed in the Hilton Garden Inn - and we'd love your input.
Nov 17th, 2011, 05:48 AM
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Minority view
When we were about 12 years old, our class went to see the original "Miracle Worker" with Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. It was something we had never seen in person, a dramatic presentation about a dramatic situation. It gave many us a different perspective about the theater.
You never know what will impress an 14 year old, besides what is designed to impress a 14 year old.
When we were about 12 years old, our class went to see the original "Miracle Worker" with Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. It was something we had never seen in person, a dramatic presentation about a dramatic situation. It gave many us a different perspective about the theater.
You never know what will impress an 14 year old, besides what is designed to impress a 14 year old.
Nov 17th, 2011, 06:01 AM
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I agree with Adu that the Miracle Worker is something that would appeal to a 14 year old. I saw Abigail Breslin in the latest version on Broadway - and there were many young teen girls in the audience.
I don't agree that it's a minority opinion though. The OP asked about certain shows and opinions were offered.
Not a Broadway show, but our class went to see A Lion in Winter and many of us were mesmerized. If you asked us as adults what our favorite movie is/was, it would be at the top of the list. I had to just check imbd to see the year it was released. We were 12 at the time. It was powerful on so many levels.
I think a wide range of shows would appeal to 14 year olds. War Horse was suggested as well as musicals. I think it's probably the majority view that a variety of shows would appeal to 14yos.
I don't agree that it's a minority opinion though. The OP asked about certain shows and opinions were offered.
Not a Broadway show, but our class went to see A Lion in Winter and many of us were mesmerized. If you asked us as adults what our favorite movie is/was, it would be at the top of the list. I had to just check imbd to see the year it was released. We were 12 at the time. It was powerful on so many levels.
I think a wide range of shows would appeal to 14 year olds. War Horse was suggested as well as musicals. I think it's probably the majority view that a variety of shows would appeal to 14yos.
Nov 17th, 2011, 06:39 AM
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The point remains is that you never know what will spark the imgaination and thoughts of a child, or an adult for that matter, and if you just show them what is specificly designed for 14 year old, you are underestimating her.
There are so many theatrical alternatives in NYC, that could interest a child or an adult, it just seems to limiting to take them to what is meant for them.
There are so many theatrical alternatives in NYC, that could interest a child or an adult, it just seems to limiting to take them to what is meant for them.
Nov 17th, 2011, 06:47 AM
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In a global sense, perhaps.
Knowing the OP fairly well, I don't think she's the type to "limit" her daughter. I think that's pretty well evidenced by the kinds of things her kids have done, including traveling as teens globally in service capacities.
Personally, I don't think the daughter wanting to see the Lion King, MomDD being a fan of Mary Poppins and considering the RCHMCS a sign of limited exposure for a 14 year old. Peronally, I don't read any of the posters' comments as limiting either, but maybe that's just me.
I would have loved to have seen Patty Duke in the Miracle Worker. I did get a chance to see her onstage - finally - in Wicked. I happened to be seated next to her husband and son. It was a great night - to watch her on stage and to meet and talk to her family.
Knowing the OP fairly well, I don't think she's the type to "limit" her daughter. I think that's pretty well evidenced by the kinds of things her kids have done, including traveling as teens globally in service capacities.
Personally, I don't think the daughter wanting to see the Lion King, MomDD being a fan of Mary Poppins and considering the RCHMCS a sign of limited exposure for a 14 year old. Peronally, I don't read any of the posters' comments as limiting either, but maybe that's just me.
I would have loved to have seen Patty Duke in the Miracle Worker. I did get a chance to see her onstage - finally - in Wicked. I happened to be seated next to her husband and son. It was a great night - to watch her on stage and to meet and talk to her family.
Nov 17th, 2011, 08:31 AM
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Aud I do understand your point and what a treat for you to see Patty Duke in Miracle Worker (I wrote a paper at some point around 12 or so on Helen Keller and have always been interested in her life.
Starrs does know me, we have taken our children to Europe twice and even made them do a "food crawl" (gasp!) in Florence - they actually enjoyed it! They groaned often enough in other parts.
One of our daughters has ventured to Africa twice on service projects and our youngest is planning a Costa Rica alone for 21 days this summer to work with primates and do conservation work. I am taking her to the tenement museum and did a holocaust study with her when she was in the 5th grade (she swears this has scared her for life but my quest for her to NEVER ever forget has worked) but we also love to shop, mani-pedis and love musicals
- she has seen Wicked several times, Legally Blonde, Hair Spray and I am sure I am forgetting a few in between - the Mary Poppins is for me - dorky? I know. Lion King is for her - a favorite childhood movie and her love of large animals and future plans also .
I would love to do the RCHMCS - and might on Thursday - just a budget issue right now. We are flying for free, staying for free - the still - only so much $$$
Starrs does know me, we have taken our children to Europe twice and even made them do a "food crawl" (gasp!) in Florence - they actually enjoyed it! They groaned often enough in other parts.
One of our daughters has ventured to Africa twice on service projects and our youngest is planning a Costa Rica alone for 21 days this summer to work with primates and do conservation work. I am taking her to the tenement museum and did a holocaust study with her when she was in the 5th grade (she swears this has scared her for life but my quest for her to NEVER ever forget has worked) but we also love to shop, mani-pedis and love musicals
- she has seen Wicked several times, Legally Blonde, Hair Spray and I am sure I am forgetting a few in between - the Mary Poppins is for me - dorky? I know. Lion King is for her - a favorite childhood movie and her love of large animals and future plans also .
I would love to do the RCHMCS - and might on Thursday - just a budget issue right now. We are flying for free, staying for free - the still - only so much $$$
Nov 17th, 2011, 09:13 AM
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That is wonderful Mom. Here's to you and you wonderfully adventurous children. It can only make them curious and informed adults.
I sit in one of the most interesting cities in the world and see visitors ignoring all types of cultural events available to them that may not be offered in their home towns.
The way you encourage your children to experience a different world then is not comfortable to them usuallly leads to imagintive and open-minded adults.
I have worked with many people who have had advanced degrees from prestigous institutions, yet their knowledge outside their vocation is limited, not by their intellect, but by their curiousity.
I sit in one of the most interesting cities in the world and see visitors ignoring all types of cultural events available to them that may not be offered in their home towns.
The way you encourage your children to experience a different world then is not comfortable to them usuallly leads to imagintive and open-minded adults.
I have worked with many people who have had advanced degrees from prestigous institutions, yet their knowledge outside their vocation is limited, not by their intellect, but by their curiousity.
Nov 17th, 2011, 02:12 PM
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"I have worked with many people who have had advanced degrees from prestigous institutions,yet their knowledge outside their vocation is limited, not by their intellect, but by their curiousity."
Aduchamp: You make my heart sing! Do you know this adage? "Curiousity is the cure for boredom. There is no cure for curiosity."
Aduchamp: You make my heart sing! Do you know this adage? "Curiousity is the cure for boredom. There is no cure for curiosity."
