I started this blog with one daughter, kept it up with the other, to spend time together doing something we enjoyed.
However, things change and people evolve. My daughters are older, busier, and not as interested in writing.
From now on this blog will be mostly mom with occasional contributions from my daughters and maybe even my husband.
Nothing else will change. We'll still focus on sharing fun places to go, fun things to do, and more, and we would  still love to hear your views too

Monday, April 13, 2026

More Theater Monday - Feltman World's First Hot Dog

We received complimentary tickets to Feltman: World's First Hotdog for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Feltman World's First Hot Dog 

Where: Chain Theatre/36th Street Theatre
             312 W. 36th St.
             New York, NY 

Who: Recommended for Ages 14 and Up

When: Through June 14, 2026


Before there was a Nathan's Famous, there was a Feltman's. Charles Feltman is widely recognized as the creator of the hot dog, although some might argue attributing the distinction to others. Not only was he the first to set up a hot dog stand in Coney Island, but the famous Nathan actually worked for him before setting up his own shop. 


Feltman's World's First Hot Dog is actor, playwright, and historian Michael Quinn's fascinating account of  the man and his legacy. In this one-man show, the multi-talented Quinn, who also wrote the show, seamlessly takes on a variety of roles, including Feltman and himself.  Quinn actually has a unique and interesting connection to the story. At one point, he was personally responsible for reviving the brand after it had gone defunct. This only makes the story more intriguing. 


The show is perfectly suitable for children as there is no objectionable material. It is a good lesson for them as well. It may not be suitable for very young children, however, due to their short attention span, even with a running time of only about one hour. Anyone who likes a show that elucidates a fascinating aspect of history should definitely enjoy this one.


For more about Feltman World's First Hot Dog or to purchase tickets, visit feltmanworldsfirsthotdog.com/welcome

Tune in tomorrow for Tips for Tuesday.

Photo credits: 
All Feltman World's First Hot Dog production photos courtesy of the production.

Images used in this post were sent by publicists, artists, and/or  PR firms and are used by permission.  Address any concerns regarding image usage here.

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Sunday Scoop Week of 4/12/26 What's Coming Up This Week and More

A) Exhibit

In New York

1) Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen

B) Lottery and Rush Policy

In New York

2) The Lost Boys

C) Registration Available

In New Jersey

3) Centenary Stage Company Young Performers' Workshop Summer 2026
7/6 - 8/9

4) New Jersey's Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Summer Institute
Elizabeth Morrow School 6/22 - 6/26

In New York

5) Ballet Hispanico Los Explorers Summer Camp
6/22 - 7/31

D) Run Extensions

In New York

6) Titus Andronicus

7) Ulster American

E) Streaming

8) The Unknown

F) Tickets on Sale

In New Jersey

9) Alvin Alley Mother's Day Weekend
NJPAC 5/8 - 5/10

10) Immersive Sound Bath Experience
NJPAC 10/24

11) Undertale: The Determination Symphony
NJPAC 11/7

In New York

12) Cats: The Jellicle Ball

G) What Else is Happening

In New York

13) Brooklyn Children's Museum Welcomes Rogers Burgers 

14) Lincoln Center Upcoming Events

In Pennsylvania

15) Philadelphia Zoo New Arrivals and Experiences

Other

16) Scenery Bags Broadway Waste Becomes Wearable Theater History

17) Teaching Ceccetti Online Dance Classes Launch

A) Exhibit

In New York

Courtesy of Keith Sherman & Associates

1) Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen

Helicline Fine Art presents Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen, a new exhibition celebrating a century of ‘performance' as seen through the eyes of some of the most influential artists and designers of the 20th century. The exhibition brings together more than three dozen works that capture the spectacle, emotion, and cultural impact of live theatre, film, dance, opera, and popular entertainment.

Midtown West
Through 5/10

For more information or to arrange a visit HeliclineFineArt.com

B) Lottery and Rush Policy

In New York

Courtesy of Polk and Co.

2) The Lost Boys

Digital Lottery - The Lost Boys launched a digital lottery powered by Broadway Direct. A limited number of $45 tickets are available for each performance. The lottery opens at 7am (ET) the day before each performance and closes at 2pm (ET) that same day. Once the lottery closes, winners are notified within minutes and have 60 minutes to claim and pay for tickets. Seat locations and the number of tickets awarded by the lottery are subject to availability. Lottery seats may be partially obstructed. Limit one entry per person per day and limit of two tickets per entry. To enter and for more specifics, please click here.

In-Person Rush - A limited number of $45 in-person rush tickets will be available when The Palace Box Office opens at 10am (Tuesday–Saturday) and 12pm (Sunday, starting May 3rd). Tickets are subject to availability and may be partial view. There is a limit of two tickets per person.

Palace Theatre (160 W. 47th St.)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lostboysmusical.com

C) Registration Available

In New Jersey

Courtesy of Centenary Stage Co.

3) Centenary Stage Company Young Performers' Workshop Summer 2026

Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop (YPW) is now accepting registration for the 2026 Summer Session of its Musical Theatre intensive for students ages 8–18.  The session will run from July 6th through August 9th, 2026,

Led by Broadway, Film, and Television veteran Michael Blevins, the YPW Summer Season is a 5-week musical theatre intensive designed to meet the needs of beginning, intermediate, and advanced performers ages 8 - With an emphasis on discipline, self-worth and the development of communication and critical thinking skills, this hands-on program is one of the few in the nation to combine formal theatre arts training with practical production. In the classroom, YPW students participate in a wide variety of subjects ranging from Acting to Tap, Theatre Dance to Voice, and everything in between.  A variety of elective classes are offered based upon availability and can include stage combat, stage make-up, improv, radio production, stage management / technical theatre, audition technique, among other areas of discipline all taught by industry professionals. Career minded students can prepare for the rigors of a professional career while all students benefit from the many critical life skills emphasized by the program’s training.  The session culminates in a festival of shows featuring the presentation of full-scale musical productions.  All registered students are guaranteed a part in at least one production.

No experience is necessary and all applicants must complete an interview with the program director prior to acceptance, and families are encouraged to schedule interviews before registering. For further information or to schedule an interview, contact the Centenary Stage Company Administrative Offices at (908) 979–0900 or via email at boxoffice@centenarystageco.org.

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4) New Jersey's Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Summer Institute

The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summer Institute, a premier intensive for students in rising grades 3–9, taking place June 22–26, 2026. For those interested in attending can register at elisabethmorrow.org/ai-summer-institute

Unlike general STEM camps, this week-long Institute, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, provides a deep dive into AI tailored specifically for students in elementary and middle school.

The Intensive features two distinct, age-appropriate tracks:

AI Creators (Grades 3–5): Students learn foundational AI concepts through block-based tools like Scratch and the MIT RAISE Playground. Hands-on projects include using Google’s Teachable Machine to explore computer vision and building interactive stories that introduce the basics of machine learning.

AI Pioneers (Grades 6–9): Older students dive into professional-grade programming with Python, exploring advanced topics such as natural language processing and web app deployment.

The AI Summer Institute is open to students from all area schools. No prior coding experience is required for the beginner cohorts, while advanced tracks are available for students with prior programming experience.

For more information or to register, please visit elisabethmorrow.org/ai-summer-institute or contact Liza Hards, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 201-568-5566, ext. 7333, or lhards@elisabethmorrow.org.

In New York

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

5) Ballet Hispanico Los Explorers Summer Camp

The Ballet Hispánico School, currently in its 56th year, announces its 2026 Los Explorers Summer Camp, running from June 22 - July 31, 2026 at 167 W. 89th Street, NYC. Los Explorers is an exciting half-day camp filled with creative dance, cultural dance, music study, and arts and crafts. Each week is themed around a country and explores the history, dances, songs, artwork, and landscapes of the region. This summer, Explorers will be immersed in the cultures of BrazilEcuador, Puerto RicoPeruArgentina, and Cuba. Sign up to discover a new place, visit a familiar one, or take a trip around the world. Register for one or up to six weeks with a bundle discount. The perfect adventure camp for ages 3-6—join us for this multi-sensory journey through the rhythms, stories, and wonders of this year's featured countries. Registration is now open here.

D) Run Extensions

In New York

Courtesy of David Gersten & Associates

6) Titus Andronicus

This shockingly timely thriller about the chaos of a corrupt and crumbling empire is brought to new life, taking the stage in one Shakespeare’s boldest and bloodiest tragedies. 

The Pershing Square Signature Center's Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre
480 W. 42nd St.
Now closing 5/3

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  www.redbulltheater.com.

7) Ulster American

Ulster American by David Ireland is a savagely funny play that dissects the intersection of identity politics, ego, privilege, and the Northern Irish "Troubles" with satirical precision. 

Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage at Irish Repertory Theatre (132 W. 22nd St.)
Now closing 4/24.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit IrishRep.org

E) Streaming

Courtesy of Polk and Co.

8) The Unknown

THE UNKNOWN, starring Tony, Emmy & SAG Award winner Sean Hayes, will be available to audiences worldwide during its final weekend on stage through a scheduled, captured live, streaming event from Studio Seaview

Desperate to cure his writer’s block, Elliott retreats to a remote cabin—only to discover he may not be alone. As the boundaries between his work and his life collapse, Elliott begins to question everything he knows. Is he writing a thriller? Living one? Both?

THE UNKNOWN is a provocative thriller that explores the fine line between fascination and obsession.

The captured live broadcasts are available only at the following curtain times:

  • Friday, April 10 at 8 PM
  • Saturday, April 11 at 2 PM
  • Saturday, April 11 at 8 PM
  • Sunday, April 12 at 3 PM

Tickets for this special streaming event are now on sale and available at LOLST.org/unknown.

F) Tickets on Sale

In New Jersey

Courtesy of Prana PR

9) Alvin Alley Mother's Day Weekend

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announces its annual Mother’s Day weekend performances featuring the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 

NJPAC, Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Center (One Center St., Newark)
Friday, May 8, 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 9, 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 10, 3:00 PM

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit njpac.org or call  888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

Courtesy of Prana PR

10) Immersive Sound Bath Experience

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is excited to present The RESET, a groundbreaking wellness event featuring an immersive sound bath experience. This extraordinary gathering invites participants to rejuvenate their mind, body, and spirit. Attendees will be welcomed into a soothing sanctuary of music and holistic healing, right in the vibrant heart of Newark, offering a unique opportunity to reconnect and revitalize.

For those seeking an enhanced wellness experience, VIP tickets grant exclusive access to a 45-minute pre-show gentle yoga class led by Newark Yoga Movement in NJPAC’s Chase Room. Beginning before The RESET, this calming session is designed to help participants release stress and prepare both mind and body for the immersive sound bath. The yoga class is suitable for all experience levels and offers a peaceful start to an evening dedicated to holistic well-being.

NJPAC, Victoria Theatre, Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Stage (One Center St., Newark)
Saturday, October 24, 8:00 PM

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit NJPAC.org or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or stopping by the NJPAC Box Office.

Courtesy of Prana PR

11) Undertale: The Determination Symphony

 Undertale fans and music enthusiasts are invited to an unforgettable evening as “The Determination Symphony” celebrates the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed video gameThis one-night-only live orchestral concert promises to immerse audiences in the heart and soul of Undertale’s iconic music, honoring a decade of creativity, community, and lasting impact.

“The Determination Symphony” features a 25-piece orchestra delivering an electrifying performance of Toby Fox’s beloved Undertale soundtrack. Every note, from the stirring main theme to the playful and poignant character motifs, will come alive on stage, accompanied by synchronized gameplay visuals projected above the orchestra. The concert is crafted to transport attendees into the world of the Underground, offering both longtime fans and newcomers the rare opportunity to experience the game’s emotional journey together in a grand, communal setting.

NJPAC Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Stage (One Center St., Newark)
Saturday, November 7, 8:00 PM

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit NJPAC.org or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or stopping by the NJPAC Box Office at One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey.

In New York

12) Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s worldwide phenomenon CATS is reimagined in a production that smashed records, won awards, and left New York City purring. And now CATS: The Jellicle Ball ascends to Broadway in a kaleidoscope of glittering spectacle, iconic music, and electrifying ballroom choreography.

Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th St.)

Tickets on sale through 9/6.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.catsthejellicleball.com

G) What Else is Happening

In New York

Courtesy of Anat Gerstein

13) Brooklyn Children’s Museum Welcomes Rogers Burgers as
New Culinary Program Partner

The Museum celebrates Brooklyn’s Caribbean and Black heritage by teaming up with the Caribbean-inspired smash burger restaurant

Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is proud to welcome Rogers Burgers as the second participant in its Culinary Residency Incubator Support Program (CRISP), a program launched to support local neighborhood entrepreneurs and small culinary businesses.

Based in Flatbush, Rogers Burgers is a Caribbean-American burger brand founded by partners Josue Pierre and Jonathan Pierre-Lafleur. Its four-month residency began at BCM on Sunday, March 1. 

Rogers Burgers operates at BCM Wednesdays through Sundays, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, offering a curated, family-friendly menu featuring:

  • Kid-friendly options tailored for young Museum visitors

  • The Créole Burger, recognized by The New York Times and New York Magazine for its bold Caribbean flavor profile

  • Rogers Classic Cheeseburger

  • Crispy Chicken Tenders for kids

  • Fresh Salad options

Rogers Burgers’ menu blends classic American burgers with Caribbean flavors, underscoring the brand’s cultural roots in Flatbush. As part of CRISP, Rogers Burgers will participate in culinary programming and family-centered activations throughout the residency.

For more information, about the Brooklyn Children's Museum visit www.brooklynkids.org.

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Courtesy of Lincoln Center Press 

14) Lincoln Center Upcoming Events

The return of the Big Umbrella Festival (April 10 – 26), a dynamic multi-week series of performances, workshops, relaxed spaces, and interactive artistic experiences specifically welcoming neurodivergent audiences and their families.

Interactive installation Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 — created by Esrawe + Cadena — provides a space for audiences to relax and unwind throughout the festival  (April 10 – 26).

Season-long celebration of Visionary Artist Jeanine Tesori continues with an exciting series of in-depth conversations and community singing events, including:

Composer and the Muse (April 13), an exciting conversation with Tesori and celebrated performers Emily D’AngeloSutton Foster, and Victoria Clark, reflecting on the deep creative relationships that shape musical works from the inside out.

Full schedule of this season's events: HERE


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In Pennsylvania


15) PHILADELPHIA ZOO CELEBRATES SPRING GIRAFFE EXPERIENCE, NEW ARRIVALS AND MORE

Philadelphia Zoo is ready to welcome tens of thousands of guests to its 42-acre gardens as the region shakes off the harsh winter chill and enjoys time outside with friends and family this spring. Not only are the animals more active as the weather warms up, but the 42-acre campus and gardens come into full bloom. Here are the 10+ can’t- miss events and experiences at Philadelphia Zoo this spring. For the first time ever, ride 110 feet into the air to check out spring in full bloom from the top of the Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel - just in time for America 250. Penguins are coming back and the Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to announce Hollenstein Ross Penguin Point with the debut of a new species and colony of Magellanic penguins. For other new arrivals, spring break visitors are invited to visit the new baby Francois Langur, plus the new to the Zoo Eastern Hel lbender, the Pennsylvania State Amphibian. At the new Giraffe Experience you can get up close and personal by feeding one of the giraffes in a special ticketed experience. Also, don't miss your chance to walk among the dinosaurs in the New Worlds at Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Experience, with new experiences loading just in time for Spring Break visitors. 

For more information, visit www.philadelphiazoo.org.


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16) SCENERY BAGS CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH BY PROVING SUSTAINABILITY AND STORYTELLING CAN SHARE THE SAME STAGE 

Scenery Bags, the eco-conscience accessories brand transforming discarded Broadway materials into coveted, limited-edition fashion and home pieces, is celebrating Earth Month by spotlighting a powerful truth: some of the most beautiful art in the world is thrown away.

The materials utilized by Scenery Bags undergo a meticulous process of cleaning and repurposing, ensuring that they are transformed into high-quality accessories handcrafted in America. This practice not only reduces waste but also supports domestic craftsmanship, reflecting a commitment to ethical production standards. The diverse range of products includes items made from iconic theatrical materials, such as pouches from WICKED, The Lion King, Suffs, Cabaret, Kinky Boots and many more, as well as unique jewelry crafted from the stage of Beetlejuice, Jagged Little Pill and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Customers don’t just purchase a product — they own a singular, irreplaceable fragment of performance history.

For more information, visit SceneryBags.com or follow @SceneryBags on social media.
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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR


17) Diana Byer Launches Teaching Cecchetti,

Revitalizing Cecchetti Technique 
for the Next Generation

Master teacher Diana Byer announces the launch of Teaching Cecchetti online classes, a new channel meant to educate today’s dancers via social media. Through posting engaging and relevant content, Teaching Cecchetti highlights forgotten steps, Cecchetti fundamentals, and teaching methods passed down from Margaret Craske, Diana’s mentor and a direct pupil of Enrico Cecchetti. Since October 2025, Teaching Cecchetti has already garnered 2.7 million views with the help of Alex Angrist, one of Diana’s former pupils.


Curious minds will see the Cecchetti classroom in action, and experienced dancers can revitalize their own training in seconds. Rooted in a rich tradition passed down from Enrico Cecchetti to Margaret Craske to Diana ByerTeaching Cecchetti reframes modern ballet technique through the Cecchetti style, where technique isn’t just an end goal, but a vital tool in shaping thoughtful, expressive artists. The Cecchetti method strikes a balance between structure and expression, focusing on understanding rather than mere execution and skill over raw talent. Diana Byer continues Margaret Craske’s mission to cultivate artistry, musicality, gesture, and skill in the next generation of dancers.


Follow @teachingcecchetti on Instagram and Facebook for style, musicality, and skill taught through the modern eye of Diana Byer.


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And that's the scoop. Tune in tomorrow for More Theatre Monday.

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