Broadway/Off Broadway etc for kids??
Jun 5th, 2006, 07:48 AM
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Broadway/Off Broadway etc for kids??
I'm again taking my 2 nephews 8 and 11 to NYC end of July. We are seeing Blue Man Group and Stomp, and from this board prior we already saw Slava's Snowshow, which was EXCELLENT.
What I am looking for is something good again for this age. The New Victory has nothing when we are there. Any suggestions??? AND thanks for the help.
What I am looking for is something good again for this age. The New Victory has nothing when we are there. Any suggestions??? AND thanks for the help.
Jun 5th, 2006, 08:31 AM
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I haven't seen it, but I think Drumstruck is supposed to be fun--the audience gets to participate--everyone gets a drum.
www.drumstruck.com
www.drumstruck.com
Jun 5th, 2006, 08:38 AM
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Not sure but I think Drumstruck might be a bit too similar to Stomp. So you're looking for a third thing beyond Blue Man and Stomp? How about something ON Broadway? Lion King, Wicked or Spamalot are the obvious choices but no discounts. What about Hairspray or Dirty Rotten Scoundrels or the Wedding Singer?
Jun 5th, 2006, 11:52 AM
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Is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels for kids- age 8 and 11??? Thanks for all your help. I need 4 seats together and see nothing for Lion King they are moving??? and Wicket is way back the couple days I'm there.
Jun 5th, 2006, 02:14 PM
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What about Tarzan? It's perfect for boys that age, and there may be some tickets available for the end of July if you book soon enough. There is more than enough spectacle to hold a little boy's interest, and if they've seen the Disney movie they'll enjoy it more.
I don't think I'd suggest Spamalot or Dirty Rotten Scoundrelsfor this age- 8 is a little young, and the humor may go over his head (or be a little racy).
Lion King is moving to a new theatre, the Minskoff. It will begin performances there next week, so you'll be fine for your trip.
I don't think I'd suggest Spamalot or Dirty Rotten Scoundrelsfor this age- 8 is a little young, and the humor may go over his head (or be a little racy).
Lion King is moving to a new theatre, the Minskoff. It will begin performances there next week, so you'll be fine for your trip.
Jun 12th, 2006, 12:48 PM
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Jersey Boys, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Spamalot are not good choices for 7-to-11-year-olders.
Hairspray would be a good choice. Discount tickets are available on playbill.com and broadwaybox.com.
Hairspray would be a good choice. Discount tickets are available on playbill.com and broadwaybox.com.
Jun 12th, 2006, 02:42 PM
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I think Jersey Boys probably has a bit too much language for a 7-year-old, and the story isn't really appropriate.
In addition to Tarzan, I would offer Drumstruck as an excellent choice- I believe it is a different concept than Stomp. It's part show, part interactive African drumming (each person gets a drum to play!). It's really a lot of fun, and perfect for kids. Better yet, it is not very expensive.
In addition to Tarzan, I would offer Drumstruck as an excellent choice- I believe it is a different concept than Stomp. It's part show, part interactive African drumming (each person gets a drum to play!). It's really a lot of fun, and perfect for kids. Better yet, it is not very expensive.
Jun 12th, 2006, 05:44 PM
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BudgetQueen,
Where did you purchase your tickets for Blue Man and Stomp? We will be in NY next week and I am interested in taking my kids to these shows, but would like to get a good price since ther are 5 of us!
Where did you purchase your tickets for Blue Man and Stomp? We will be in NY next week and I am interested in taking my kids to these shows, but would like to get a good price since ther are 5 of us!
Jun 12th, 2006, 06:59 PM
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Here is a tiny url link to a site (frugal theater) that gives you lots of options on ordering tickets for those shows and others -
http://tinyurl.com/jmlez
http://tinyurl.com/jmlez
Jun 13th, 2006, 07:34 AM
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I called the Blue Man box office directly, saved about $15 in ticketmaster fees, $315 for 4 tickets, never any discounts. 
(4th time seeing the show)
Stomp, I'll be using Playbill, Broadway Box, or TKTS. Since it's for a Tues, I expect I will be able to get the discounted tickets. Have also seen this twice before.
Overall, not a lot for kids, I did end up with Lion King Tickets- back in row T but- Oh well. We'll enjoy it anyway.
(4th time seeing the show)Stomp, I'll be using Playbill, Broadway Box, or TKTS. Since it's for a Tues, I expect I will be able to get the discounted tickets. Have also seen this twice before.
Overall, not a lot for kids, I did end up with Lion King Tickets- back in row T but- Oh well. We'll enjoy it anyway.
