What: Stage Life
Where: Lion Theatre
Theatre Row
410 W. 42nd St.
New York, NY
Who: Teens and Up
When: Through June 9, 2018
For more information or to purchase tickets to Stage Life, visit https://www.stagelifetheplay.com/
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We were given free tickets to Single Rider for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.
What: Single Rider
Where: Players Theatre
115 MacDougal St.
New York NY
Who: Ages 13 and up
When: Through June 17
Me - Single Rider was good. It was about these Amish girls on Rumspringawho went to this amusement park and met people that they were attracted to. I liked that this show unpredictable. The story was interesting. I didn't know that much about the Amish. It was fun to learn about them through a show. The characters were mostly likeable. The songs were really good. I liked them. I don't remember them now, but I would like to listen to them again. If they put out a CD of the show I would get it. The acting, singing, and dancing were all enjoyable. The amusement park set was cool. The show was completely different than any show I ever saw before. I liked that about it. People who like a show with an interesting plot, likeable characters, and good songs would enjoy this show.
Mom - Single Rider is a sweet, charming, and romantic story. It is the story of 3 Amish teenagers on Rumspringa who take a trip to an amusement park that changes their lives. Sarah is looking for a good time but she may find more than she bargained for. Moira just wants to take it all in, but she discovers things about herself that she never knew. Abigail is the least enthusiastic of the trio but then she meets Shane and begins to question everything about her life and her future. The show has an engaging story, interesting characters and nice songs including some really beautiful ballads. The cast does a good job with their roles especially Angela Sclafani as the innocent Abigail whose eyes are sweetly opened to the wider world. She and Clay Singer as Shane have a nice chemistry together. The ending may upset some people who prefer shows to have a more definitive conclusion but all in all, it's a very entertaining show that fans of romance in particular should enjoy.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.singleriderthemusical.com/.
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We were given free tickets to Molasses in January for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.
What: Molasses in January
Where: The Theater Center
1627 Broadway
New York, NY
Who: Ages 13 and Up
Me - Molasses in January was interesting. It was a show about people who lived in Boston where there was a big molasses tank. It was leaking. Some people thought it was going to explode. I had never heard the story before I saw the show although it was based on a true story. I liked some of the songs but I don't remember them. The acting was good. The singing was lovely. The sets and costumes were very old timey. However, that is because the show took place a long time ago. My favorite thing was that I learned something about a part of history I never knew about. I like learning things from shows. When I learn things in school, I am never interested. It is more fun to learn things from a show. The show was special because it talked about something in history that I really hadn't heard mentioned before. People who are interested in learning about history in a fun way will enjoy this show.
For more information or to purchase tickets to Molasses in January, visit
http://www.molassesinjanuary.net/.
And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for Funtivity Friday.
Photo credits: All Stage Life production photos courtesy of Creative Arts Lab
All Single Rider production photos by Stephanie Turci
All Molasses in January production photos by Ryan Krukowski