Elf the Musical

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My family went to Elf the Musical last night…oh what fun!

If you are a fan of the movie you will like it, if you haven’t seen the movie I think you’ll like it even more. My son and I had a differing opinion on whether we like it more or less than the movie. He liked it more, like WAY more. I liked it less, but only a little bit. I think it’s because I kept comparing the musical’s Buddy to Will Ferrell’s Buddy. Which is ridiculous! I think I may just have a crush on Will. There I said it.

The sets were really great. The singing, amazing…the boy playing Buddy’s little brother has quite a career ahead of him. Top notch dancing. I don’t know why I wasn’t expecting the dancing to be good. I guess I just really didn’t know how they would adapt the movie to the stage. Some changes were made, but all of them necessary to put it to music and on the stage, and didn’t take away from the story you would know. Let’s not forget the orchestra in the pit! Carrying the show along beautifully. There was one bit where Buddy took the bells from the lady with the red bucket on the street…both Buddy and the guy on bells had a moment there. Funny and really well done. How often do you get a BELL solo?!

My kids are 7,9, and 11. I would say that the show is PG for sure. Lots of innuendo and sassy dancing in some parts. My 7 year old was unfazed by any of it. My 11 year old knows what’s up. It was touch and go for the 9 year old, who has a tenuous grasp on the magic of Santa and adult relationships ;-)

All in all a super fun night out! The cast, from chorus all the way through to Buddy, was awesome.

I’m giving it a You should go!

Performances of ELF THE MUSICAL are Tuesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 10:
Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm
Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm
matinees on Saturdays at 2:00 pm and Sundays at 1:00 pm
Tickets prices begin at $37.50 and are on sale now at the Boch Center Box Office, Bochcenter.org, by calling (800) 982-ARTS (2787), and via Ticketmaster. Groups of 10 or more may reserve tickets now by contacting Boch Center Group Sales at (617) 532-1116 or groups@bochcenter.org.

For more information on ELF THE MUSICAL, visit www.ElfTheMusicalOnTour.com.

Elf the Musical – a giveaway

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My kids LOVE the movie Elf with Will Ferrell. They are super excited to go see this musical at the Boch Center in Boston.

In case you haven’t been living in the US around the Holidays for the last decade or so and don’t know…“ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Hilarity ensues because he is unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.”

And look who’s playing Santa?!

George Wendt as Santa!

Performances of ELF THE MUSICAL are Tuesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 10:
Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm
Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm
matinees on Saturdays at 2:00 pm and Sundays at 1:00 pm
Tickets prices begin at $37.50 and are on sale now at the Boch Center Box Office, Bochcenter.org, by calling (800) 982-ARTS (2787), and via Ticketmaster. Groups of 10 or more may reserve tickets now by contacting Boch Center Group Sales at (617) 532-1116 or groups@bochcenter.org.

For more information on ELF THE MUSICAL, visit www.ElfTheMusicalOnTour.com.

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CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus comes to Boston (Giveaway!)

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Step right up! Step right up! – A Giveaway.

CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus will have its East Coast premiere at the Wang Theatre from March 8-12th.

The producers of the world’s biggest magic show, The Illusionists have teamed up with the award-winning puppeteers from War Horse to present a thrilling turn of the century circus spectacular – CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus

Sensational puppetry puts Elephants (Yep, that picture on the bottom of the post is a PUPPET!) back in the ring as never seen before along with a huge cast of the most unique, amazing and dangerous circus acts from all four corners of the world, from strong men to contortionists, acrobats to musicians, knife throwers, high wire and much more! Discover the golden age of circus at the Wang Theatre as CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus sets to captivate audiences of all ages.

This turn-of-the-century circus spectacular has all the thrill and daredevil entertainment one would expect from the circus, with an exciting new twist. CIRCUS 1903 is set in an extraordinary and decadent circus tent: Act 1 is in front of the circus with trucks, props and rigging; Act 2 features the tent, flagpoles and rigging being raised into the roof of the theater.

Win 4 tickets to the show on Wednesday, March 8 at 7:00 pm!

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You can also use the coupon code to save 25% on tickets to see CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus  at the Boch Wang Theatre!  Visit  http://www.bochcenter.org/buy/show-listing/circus-1903  and enter code MOMS to buy your discounted tickets.  Discount applies to all performances, while supplies last. Valid on all levels, excluding Orchestra Pit.

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The Wizard of Oz at Citi Wang Boston – Giveaway

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“We’re off to see….” The most magical adventure of them all! At the Citi Wang Theater in Boston.

The Wizard of Oz will play a 2-week engagement at Boston’s Citi Wang Theatre, running April 12-24, 2016. This new production is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the popular MGM screenplay, this production contains the beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Would you like to win tickets to see the opening night? Dorothy and Toto will arrive at the Wang Theatre at 6 pm in an antique pickup truck (like on the farm!), where Munchkins will be waiting to escort her up the ‘yellow brick road’ and into the theatre.

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Save 25% on tickets to see The Wizard of Oz at the Citi Wang Theatre! Visit http://citicenter.org/buy/show-listing/wizard-of-oz and enter code OZMOM to buy your discounted tickets. Discount applies to select performances (4/12 7 pm, 4/13 7 pm, 4/14 7 pm, 4/15 7 pm, 4/17 6:30pm ) while supplies last. Valid on all levels, excluding Orchestra Pit.

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Boston Red Sox – Calling All Kids!

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Calling All Kids!

Opening Day is almost here!! Register your youngest Red Sox fans for Red Sox Kid Nation, the official kids’ fan club of the Boston Red Sox. Membership is free and the free ticket offer is for all members, while supplies last.

The Boston Red Sox have some new kids & family initiatives for this season both in and out of Fenway Park. Here are just a few…

Virtual Reality:

• For the first time, the club will offer a virtual reality experience at Fenway Park through a series of 360 videos that give exclusive, all-access views of what it’s like to be a Red Sox player during the 2016 season.
• Virtual reality stations will be available to kids in Wally’s Clubhouse and to all fans in the Kids Concourse. The videos will also be available to fans online.

Mobile Truck:

• The Red Sox will take Fenway Park on the road with a new mobile truck that will bring the ballpark experience to communities throughout New England. The Red Sox Mobile Experience presented by T-Mobile features a 15-foot truck with panels that move to remake the Green Monster wall. The truck will carry a batting cage, virtual reality dugout, and pitching stations to dozens of cities and towns during the 2016 season.
• The Red Sox Mobile Experience will debut the week of May 9 leading into MLB’s national “Play Ball!” weekend.

Free Tickets for Kids & Student Discount Tickets:

• Entry-level membership in Red Sox Kid Nation (children 14 and under) will be free, and every child in the program can attend a game for free. Fans can begin signing up for the membership and free ticket starting today on redsox.com/kidnation.
• For high school and college students with a student ID, the club will again offer a $9 ticket for every regular seasonhome game. The “Student 9’s,” presented by Selfeo, guarantee at least an entry into standing room with the possibility of an upgrade to seats when available.

Wally’s Clubhouse Updates: 

• A rolling mobile exhibit will feature a miniature fiberglass version of Pesky’s Pole that youngsters can sign with a dry erase marker, a piece of the padded field wall that lines the infield and outfield, and various compartments with objects for them to feel, such as a deconstructed baseball and Fenway Park dirt.
• Miniature lockers staged to look just like the ones in the Red Sox clubhouse will be installed in Wally’s Clubhouse, and an oversized trunk filled with authentic Red Sox jerseys, cleats, and batting gloves will be available for kids to play dress up.
• In addition to the tactile elements, enhanced organized games and activities such as Red Sox bingo, story time, Q&A sessions, and lessons on scoring the game will take place in the space. The Red Sox will also host a comprehensive clinic later in the season for kids who want to learn how to score the game.
• And for the young collectors in the family, an extensive Red Sox bobblehead collection will be on display in the Team Store window located in the Kids Concourse.
• At the end of Spring Training, Tessie the Green Monster (Wally’s sister) will take her place in the Kids Concourse where she will be a permanent staple before and during Red Sox home games throughout the season.

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Big Apple Circus! All that and a Coupon Code.

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Hashtag Big Apple Circus :-) The @bigapplecircus is in Boston.

A photo posted by violacay (@violacay) on Mar 26, 2016 at 4:54pm PDT

I had to stay at home with a sickie when the Circus came to town. So SAD!

But believe me, I heard all about it. AND got live updates :-)

I just heard a story that involved trampolines, pogo sticks and a catapult! Um…

“The red spin wheel of death that went up and down and around and they did jump roping on it and it was as hiugh as the second floor.”

“The animal one was awesome. It had horses and dogs – POODLES!”

“The juggling act was cool. I liked the hula hoops as well. There were slinkies”

@bigapplecircus time!! #Boston #circus #rednose

A photo posted by violacay (@violacay) on Mar 26, 2016 at 2:34pm PDT

The Grand Tour Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The fun starts at 3:30pm with interactive entertainment by our Clown Doctors, followed by a full performance of The Grand Tour, and then dessert in the Ring with the performers. Plus free popcorn for all and free goody bags for the kids! Tickets start at $30. All proceeds support Big Apple Circus Clown Care® at Boston Children’s Hospital, as well as our adapted performances.

Performances of The Grand Tour begin on Thursday, March 24 and run through Sunday, May 8 under the Big Top at 1 City Hall Plaza (Government Center), Boston, MA 02201, following the show’s World Premiere engagement at Lincoln Center, NYC and month-long engagement in Bridgewater, NJ.

You should totally go and that coupon code will still work! To save 20% per order for select performances, use the code BIGAPPLE* when buying tickets online at http://www.bigapplecircus.org/ and at the box office.
*Limited availability. Offer good on select seats and shows. Other conditions apply. Children under 3 are free on the lap of a paid adult, one child per lap.

***A note about Food Allergies! The Big Apple Circus has updated its policies about nut products in concessions… “Your little peanuts are important to us, which is why our concession stand does not sell peanuts or products containing peanuts. Snack on!”