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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
And Then Came Tango

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
Metamorphosis

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
Sid the Science Kid Live

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
PAPER MILL ELF

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

The Growing Stage Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid

October 16, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, The Growing Stage provided us 3 tickets to The Little Mermaid in exchange for our honest review. Are you looking for a fun and exciting theatrical performance that the entire family will enjoy? This month, kids of all ages can enjoy a wonderful interpretation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid at The Growing … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts Tagged: Children's Theatre, Disney, NJ Farms, performing arts, The Growing Stage, The Little Mermaid

The Growing Stage’s 33rd Season Kick-Off Event and Magic Show Review

September 18, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Growing Stage Magic Show

My family and I were lucky enough to receive tickets for the 33rd Season Kick-Off Event and Magic Show at The Growing Stage located in Netcong, NJ. We were so excited for the show especially since my son is all about magic these days. Before we even entered the main theatre we were awed by … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts Tagged: Morley the Magician, NJ Theatre, performing arts, The Growing Stage
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