Archive for February, 2016

Size Evidently Does Matter by Sharon O’Donnell


I've had a Facebook page for years and have had a Twitter account for several years too, although I don't know how to use all the Twitter or my I Phone's features. One of my nephews recently showed me how to take a photo of a screen shot of a ...

Mom Theatre Blogger: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show: Review by Sai Malena Jimenez-Fogarty


In Jonathan Rockefeller’s new critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, young viewers get to enjoy author Eric Carle’s bright and colorful characters brought to life at the 47th Street Theatre until March 27, 2016. Once the show begins, the children are captivated by the familiar characters portrayed by ...

Mom Theatre Blogger: Fiddler on the Roof: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


I grew up listening to the cast album of Fiddler on the Roof, and it conjured up childhood memories when I had the opportunity to see the new production, particularly given that it was Kids Night on Broadway. After the performance there was a talkback, and a good number of ...

SCHOOL BREAK IN NYC WITH A TWEEN by Robin Gorman Newman


My 12 year old son and I really enjoy NYC and have made many memories during our staycations when he has school break.  I am always grateful for the quality time we have together, since life often feels so busy on a day-to-day basis, for our family. With February school break ...

NYC Weekend Getaway: EXECUTIVE HOTEL LE SOLEIL: Travel Review by Robin Gorman Newman


Being the NYC enthusiasts that we are, my 12 year old son and I never pass up the opportunity to spend an overnight in the Big Apple, particularly during school breaks when we prefer not to jump on a plane for fear of getting stranded due to inclement weather or ...

Mom Theatre Blogger: OLD HATS: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


[caption id="attachment_22562" align="alignleft" width="300"] Signature Theatre presents OLD HATSCreated and Performed by Bill Irwin and David ShinerMusic and Lyrics by and Featuring Shaina TaubDirected by Tina LandauPictured: Bill Irwin, Shaina Taub and David Shiner(Photo taken during the 2014 run of Old Hats at American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, CA)[/caption] In ...

Play Fair at Javits Center — Ticket Giveaway from MotherhoodLater.com


The first ever Play Fair comes to the Javits Center on February 13-14 in New York City! Play Fair will feature the best of toys, games, and family entertainment - Comic Con for Kids! Play Fair is presented by LEGO and Nickelodeon and features Hasbro, Mattel, Cartoon Network, Crayola, Toys"R"Us, and ...