Category Archives: Theater

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil Bring Mexican Flair to Boston

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil Bring Mexican Flair to Boston

If you still haven’t made it to a Cirque du Soleil performance, you  may still think of the circus as clowns with red noses, animals balancing on balls, and a traditional ring master leading the way. We were invited to the premiere of LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil in Boston for our review, and I… [more]

The Sound of Music Comes to Boston [Giveaway]

The Sound of Music Comes to Boston [Giveaway]

We received complimentary tickets for the purpose of review, as well as additional tickets for a reader giveaway. The Sound of Music is one of the first movies I remember seeing in a movie theater. It was a revival, of course, but I remember being enchanted by all of those kids and the constant singing.… [more]

Elf The Musical in Boston with George Wendt [Review]

Elf The Musical in Boston with George Wendt [Review]

It wouldn’t be Christmas in Boston without the arrival of a family-friendly holiday-themed theater experience. This year, it’s Elf The Musical, and we’ve been offered tickets for review, plus a giveaway for a lucky family (see below). I have a confession: I have never seen Elf the movie. Nope. Not once. I went into this… [more]

The Color Purple Comes to Boston [Review & Discount]

The Color Purple Comes to Boston [Review & Discount]

I remember the first time I read Alice Walker’s The Color Purple. It was both heartbreaking and beautiful, sort of like a song that speaks directly to your heart. When I heard they were making it into a musical, it seemed only fitting. The tour of The Color Purple is now in Boston and we… [more]

Annie Comes Back to Boston

Annie Comes Back to Boston

We’ve been fortunate enough to be able to introduce our kids to theater early and often. My son could probably take it or leave it at this point, but my daughter still delights in the magic. And, honestly, it doesn’t matter to her if it’s a high school production or a full-scale Broadway affair. From… [more]

Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus in Boston Review [Discount]

Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus in Boston Review [Discount]

I was definitely intrigued when I saw that Circus 1903 was coming to Boston. You know I love a good circus! When I was offered complimentary tickets to check it out, plus a discount (scroll all the day down) for my Boston-area readers, I certainly wasn’t going to turn it down. That said, I’m not… [more]