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Blue Man Group: An Unforgettable Experience

September 16, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Blue Man Group

In full disclosure, we received tickets for Blue Man Group as part of our Blogger Bash experience. A review was not required. Like many I have heard the whispers and rumors of a show that did not fall into one specific category, but the most amazing experiences usually don’t have a concise description.  Thus, my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Blogger Bash, Blogger Bash NYC, NYC Theatre, performing arts

Take a Journey Back in Time at Medieval Times

September 10, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, we received the King’s Royalty Package from Medieval Times at Lyndhurst, NJ in exchange for our honest review. Calling all Lords and Ladies from across the land. The King and Princess have invited you to a grand feast where you will be amazed by spectacular feats of bravery and skill! What am … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, History, NJ Day Trips, The Arts, Travel Tagged: History, Medieval Times, NJ Attractions, NJ Events, NJ Theatre, performing arts, Places to See in NJ

The Growing Stage Presents: A Year with Frog and Toad

April 30, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
A Year with Frog and Toad

In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to this production in exchange for our honest review. A clear sign of a great show is when you walk into the parking lot and you overhear children singing and talking about the characters.  It wasn’t just MY family repeating song lyrics, but a lot of the audience … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts Tagged: Family Shows in NJ, NJ Children's Theatre, NJ Theatre, performing arts, The Growing Stage

The Growing Stage Presents…And Then Came Tango

March 20, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to this production in exchange for our honest review. Inspiring, Creative, Touching Those are the words that come to mind when I think about the new show And Then Came Tango, a world premiere production at The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey (located in Netcong, NJ). … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts, Travel Tagged: Children's Theatre, NJ Theatre, performing arts, The Growing Stage

Amazing, Breathtaking, Inspiring: Big Apple Circus Presents Metamorphosis

March 3, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

As a former performer and gymnast, I have always been intrigued  by the circus. I love the excitement, the laughter, the costumes and, of course, the high-flying breathtaking acrobatics. I also love watching the smiles on children’s faces as they see a clown for the first time or when their favorite animal struts into the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Big Apple Circus, NJ Events, NJ Theatre, performing arts

Mayo Performing Arts Center Show Review: Sid the Science Kid Live

February 19, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, we received four tickets from The Mayo Performing Arts Center for Sid the Science Kid Live in exchange for an honest review.  At Mommy University, we are big fans of Sid the Science Kid who appears on PBS.  In fact, we boasted about Sid in our article “Who is Sid the Science Kid?” … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, The Arts Tagged: Children's Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, NJ Theatre, performing arts, Sid the Science Kids, Theater Shows for Kids

Disney on Ice : Princesses and Heroes – Where Love Really Does Conquer All

January 17, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Princesses and Heroes

In full disclosure, Mommy University received 4 tickets to see Disney On Ice: Princesses and Heroes in exchange for our honest review. A friend of mine who takes her daughter to Disney on Ice every year says that it is always a great show. “You will not be disappointed,” were her actual words. After watching … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Disney Side, performing arts, shows for kids

Disney on Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes

January 10, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Disney on Ice Princesses and Heroes

In full disclosure, we are being provided 4 tickets to Disney On Ice in exchange for our honest review. Mommy University is incredibly excited to announce that we will be attending the opening night performance of Disney On Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Like all Disney On Ice … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts, Travel Tagged: Family Shows in NJ, performing arts, Princesses and Heroes

Paper Mill Playhouse Presents Elf

December 4, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, I received 2 tickets to see Elf in exchange for my honest review. The movie Elf has been a family holiday movie tradition in my house since my kids were born. Okay, I will be honest, since BEFORE my kids were born. It is one of my favorite Christmas movies, and I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Holidays and Celebrations, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Children's Theatre, Holiday Shows, NJ Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, performing arts

The Growing Stage presents The Story of the Nutcracker

November 26, 2014 by Monica Atkins 1 Comment
The Story of the Nutcracker

In full disclosure, The Growing Stage provided us 3 tickets to The Story of The Nutcracker in exchange for our honest review. The Nutcracker rose to fame as a ballet production choreographed to the music written by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Traditionally offered as a ballet, it is hugely popular around the Christmas season. The Growing Stage, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Holidays and Celebrations, The Arts Tagged: Growing Stage, Holiday Shows, NJ Children's Theatre, NJ Theatre, performing arts, The Nutcracker
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