Around the World in 80 Days: Show Review by Lainie Gutterman
May 13th, 2019
There has always been something about the call of the unknown. Published in 1873, Around the World in Eighty Days is an adventure novel written by French writer Jules Verne. I admit that my family has not yet had the opportunity to travel around the globe as much as I would ...
A SIMPLE SPACE: Show Review by Lainie Gutterman
February 12th, 2019
My son Ian and I were lucky enough to recently see A SIMPLE SPACE at The New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street). Taken from the theatre's performance description..........Who needs circus rigging, sparkly costumes or even shoes when you've got each other? This talented, tight-knit troupe and their dynamic drummer saturate their ...
MOM THEATRE BLOGGER: FLY: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
March 14th, 2016
As soon as I read about this play, I knew it was totally up my 13 year old sons alley. What I didn't realize is what a stunning piece of theatre this would be and how engaging I would find it as an adult. In fact, I noted numerous audience ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Show Review by Jo Mispel
November 5th, 2015
We made it to the beautiful old theater space that is the New Victory Theater on 42nd Street in Manhattan with just enough time to take hold of a kid’s booster seat. We were here to see the Isango Ensemble’s production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. My niece, who is ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: Robin Hood: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
October 5th, 2015
The Seattle Children’s Theatre’s Robin Hood opened the 20th Anniversary season of The New Victory Theater, and it got the season off to a high energy and highly entertaining jumpstart....literally. Written by Greg Banks (Tir Na N’og, New Vic 2000) and directed by Allison Narver, the versatile cast of four convincingly ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: RHAW: Family Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
May 12th, 2015
Alvin Ailey Award recipient and choreographer Dr. Rennie Harris has returned to The New Victory Theatre with his company of young performers, Rennie Harris Awe-inspiring Works (RHAW), in LUV: AMERICAN-STYLE running through May 17th.In LUV: AMERICAN-STYLE, Dr. Harris’ laws of hip hop—individuality, creativity and innovation—rule as the energetic young RHAW ...
Catch Me! Show Review by Gina Schlagel
April 1st, 2015
Looking for something fun, entertaining and unique to do with the kids over Spring Break? How about an off-Broadway show the whole family can enjoy? The new family-friendly theatrical production, "Catch Me! (Attape-moi)" at The New Victory Theater fits the bill, and is guaranteed to entertain all ages with high-flying ...
Show Review: Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds – By Amy Wall Lerman
February 10th, 2014
This Sunday afternoon I left the cold winter streets of Manhattan and saw the bright sunny skies of Jamaica. Okay…I didn’t exactly go to Jamaica, but after a week of trying not to break my neck on my frozen driveway and wading through shin deep filthy slush that greets every ...
FAMILY SHOW: FEET DON’T FAIL ME NOW: Review by Gina Schlagel
November 24th, 2013
As a child of the ‘80s and former music industry employee, I’ve been lucky enough to have seen and heard more concerts and shows than I can remember – from Aerosmith and Metallica to Madonna and Michael Jackson (OK, I know I’m dating myself here but I’m trying to make ...
FRAGILE: A Show Review by Amy Wall Lerman
May 5th, 2013
Another gem for kids at the New Victory Theater in New York City! Fragile is a story about a man (or a boy) trying to find his way home along a very tricky road. Told through the art of magnificent puppetry, this show without words melds movement, sound and music ...
