This week, I went to see The Firework Maker’s Daughter playing at The New Victory Theater. The play is a new chamber opera based on the novel by Philip Pullman. The Firework Maker’s Daughter tells the story of a young girl named Lila and her quest to master Crackle Dragons, Leaping Monkeys and Golden Sneezes […]
Kinky Boots On Broadway
In Kinky Boots, Charlie Price (Stark Sands) has suddenly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola (Billy Porter). A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out […]
Despicable Me 2
Despicable Me entertained audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history. In summer 2013, get ready for more Minion madness in Despicable Me 2. Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) […]
Cinderella on Broadway Review @CinderellaBway
Cinderella is Broadway’s latest addition but don’t be mistaken, this not your Disney version of Cinderella. In Douglas Carter Beane’s Cinderella, the show’s lead is Ella (Laura Osnes), a smart and beautiful girl who lives in the care of her wicked, self-absorbed stepmother Madame and Madame’s two daughters, Charlotte and Gabrielle. Ella’s only friends […]
Interview: Jenelle Manzi’s Pro Tips on Becoming a Ballerina @BarbieStyle
Barbie Entertainment™ celebrates the release of its 25th direct-to-DVD film Barbie™ in The Pink Shoes. Not only will girls be able to create their own ballet moments with a toy line of themed dolls that is sure to make them dance, Barbie also teamed up with professional ballerina Jenelle Manzi of the New York City Ballet […]
Admission Movie Review (Starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd) #Admission
Admission starring Tina Fey (30 Rock)and Paul Rudd (This is 40) are paired for the first time on-screen in the new comedy/drama directed by Academy Award nominee Paul Weitz (About a Boy, In Good Company), about the surprising detours we encounter on the road to happiness. E As an admissions officer Portia Nathan (Tina Fey) […]
First Lady Michelle Obama, Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Jimmy Fallon Promote Let’s Move Campaign
The First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative to ensure that all our children grow up healthy and reach their full potential marks it’s third anniversary. Let’s Move! officially began on February 9, 2010 to to unite the country around our kids’ health and create real support for families to live healthier lives. Since then parents, business leaders, […]
The Tenors Review
We recently had the great pleasure of seeing The Tenors (tenorsmusic.com) perform at The Cutting Room’s new location in New York City. The new location of this well known club suited the singers perfectly. For those who are unfamiliar with The Tenors – here is a little background. The Tenors hail from Canada and […]
Recommitting to Fun in 2013
This Year, Recommit to Fun with Shout®! It’s the start of the New Year and that only means one thing, New Year’s resolutions. Every year, I say I won’t come up with a list because I always break my commitment in the first few days. This year is no different but I think I will TRY to […]
The Heiress Review – Knockout Performances From The Entire Cast
The Heiress currently on Broadway stars Jessica Jessica Chastain (Academy Award® nominee for The Help and star of Zero Dark Thirty) in her Broadway debut along with Dan Stevens (Matthew Crawley on Downton Abbey, yes that Matthew Crawley) also making his Broadway debut. The play which is based on Henry James’s novel Washington Square centers around Catherine […]
