More Theater Monday - The Hula Hoopin' Queen & Circus Quixote

We received complimentary tickets to The Hula Hoopin' Queen for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: The Hula Hoopin' Queen 

Where: Theatre Row, Theatre Five

              410 W. 42nd St.

              New York,NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 5 and Up

When: Through March 15, 2025

The Children's Theater of New York City manages to make musicals that appeal to young children, but aren't completely mind-numbing for adults. Their latest, The Hula Hoopin' Queen, is based on the book of the same name by Thelma Lynn Godin. The show is loaded with interesting characters, upbeat songs, lively dances plus some energetic hula hooping. Even the set is vibrant and colorful. It all adds up to an engaging way for kids to learn some important lessons about community and family with a show that even adults can appreciate.

For more about The Hula Hoopin' Queen or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.nycchildrenstheater.org/show/hula-hoopin-queen/

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We were given complimentary tickets to Circus Quixote for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Circus Quixote

Where: Matthews Theatre

             McCarter Theatre Center

             91 University Pl.

            Princeton, NJ

Who: Recommended for Ages  8 and Up

When: Through March 15, 2025

Circus Quixote is based on Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes, which also inspired the musical Man of La Mancha. Unlike that show, however, this is not a musical, although there is some singing. It is a show that can appeal to both slightly older children and adults. Children under 8 might not have the attention span for the 2-hour-plus running time. Also, the subject matter will likely go over their heads.

  

The story, for anyone unfamiliar with it, revolves around a man who imagines himself a knight and seeks to right the wrongs of the world. It is really an allegory regarding the ideal of heroism. This version of the show, as the title suggests, is filled with amazing aerial and other circus tricks. It is a production of the Lookingglass Theatre Company, known for Alice, their acrobatic version of Alice in Wonderland, which appeared on PBS several seasons ago. It is truly an exciting and eye-catching show, although it can feel a bit long at times. 

And that's our view. For more about Circus Quixote or to purchase tickets, visit www.mccarter.org

Tune in tomorrow for Tips for Tuesday.

Photo credits:

All Circus Quixote production photos by T. Charles Erickson

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