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Skippyjon Jones: Free Family Musical Playing Off Broadway this Summer

We love taking our kids to livetheater but we're not fans of the ticket prices. That's why I look forward to Theatreworks USA's FREE annual summer kids' shows, which the nonprofit troupe has been...

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Best NYC Kids’ Shows for Fall 2012: 13 Fun Family-Friendly Productions

We continue our fall culture preview with a look at the best family-friendly shows premiering over the next few months. I've been covering NYC kids' theater for many years now and I can honestly say...

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How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular: See Fire-Breathing Dragons and...

For fans of How to Train Your Dragon—be it Cressida Cowell's children’s book series or DreamWorks' smash 2010 animated film—this new live spectacular is a must see. The exciting, high-flying show about...

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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Latino Culture...

The problem with giving various groups a designated month—Black History Month, Women's History Month, Gay Pride Month, etc.—is that after 30 or so days the topic is unceremoniously dropped and not...

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Must-See Public Art Installation for NYC Kids: Discovering Columbus Six...

We're always on the lookout for cool public art installations since they're usually offbeat and always FREE. And the minute we read about Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi's brand-new Discovering Columbus...

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Fancy Nancy the Musical: If Your Kids Love the Books, They'll Adore the Show

Fancy Nancy the Musical. Those words will either make your kid scream with glee or terror, depending upon how many pink outfits and tea sets are currently crammed into her room. Once again, Vital...

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See Free Children's Shows Throughout October at Urban Stages

While the summer months are full of free outdoor shows, once fall arrives theater moves inside and ticket prices go from zero to unaffordable. That's why we were so excited to find out about Urban...

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Don't Miss the Edgy Colombian Circus Show Urban at the New Victory Theater

One of the main reasons I love the New Victory is that the theater continually surprises me with its amazing lineup of multicultural dance, music,circus and dramatic performances for families. And the...

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Big Apple Circus: Legendarium - Awesome Acts in an Intimate Setting

I've been going to see the Big Apple Circus' annual show at Lincoln Center since I was my seven-year-old daughter's age, and I admit, I'm not great with change. So last year when the troupe's veteran...

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The Nutcracker Ballet in NYC: 10 Versions of this Holiday Classic for Kids 2012

New York City is a magical place during the holiday season, full of so many treasures for young children to discover. The classic Nutcracker ballet is one such delight, and the city offers many...

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The Velveteen Rabbit: An Inventive Stage Adaptation That's True to the Spirit...

The Velveteen Rabbit is one of my family's favorite children's books... which is why we usually dread seeing it on stage. In the past, we've suffered through a few sleep-inducing adaptations of Margery...

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Holiday Shows for NYC Kids: Seasonal Theater and Concerts for $20 or Less

'Tis the season to get the gang all dressed up to see some holiday shows. Luckily in New York City, you don't have to blow all of your gift money on tickets. There are lots of small, low-key stage...

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It's Circus Season: Enjoy Circus Oz, Big Apple Circus, Circo Comedia and...

Usually we write our yearly circus post in the spring when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus barrel into town for their annual extravaganza. But this holiday season, there are not one, not...

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Free Holiday Fun in NYC: Funky Public Art Displays that Will Wow Kids

Dazzling department store holiday windows and twinkling Christmas trees aren't the only awesome outdoor sites in NYC this holiday season. As always in our culture-filled city, there are a bunch of...

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Mummenschanz Live Onstage: Offbeat Performance Art for All Ages in NYC

Ever since I saw the zany antics of Swiss mime troupe Mummenschanz on The Muppet Show as a child, I've wanted to see them live on stage. I begged my parents to take me but they never did. So when I...

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Two Can't Miss Classical Concerts: Patti Smith Narrating Tubby the Tuba and...

It's a rare thing when a true punk icon and kiddie culture intertwine. The last time we remember it happening was when Iggy Pop starred on that Nickelodeon show. And now legendary singer-songwriter...

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Erth's Dinosaur Zoo: Get Up Close and Personal with Extinct Creatures at the...

Even though my son is almost eight-years-old, he still loves dinosaurs. He's been obsessed with them ever since he was little, and over the years we've explored every major dino-themed attraction near...

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Explore Offbeat Art in an Old Bank Building for Free in Long Island City

How Much Do I Owe You? is one of those offbeat, one-of-a-kindart installations we love to explore with our kids. This free site-specific exhibit is set inside the long abandoned Bank of Manhattan Tower...

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Best NYC Kids’ Shows for Winter 2013: 11 Great Family Theater Shows

So far this season we've shared the museum exhibits and family concerts that we're most looking forward to checking out with our kids. Now we're taking a look at the family shows making their debut...

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Enjoy Swashbuckling Action and a High-tech Scavenger Hunt at The Mark of Zorro

Seeing The Mark of Zorro last week was an eerie experience. That's because my daughter and I went the night of the blizzard and there was barely anyone in Times Square, let alone the theater. So it's a...

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