Do you want your kids to experience b'way or a spectacle? Theater or an adventure park? Go with your gut -- Spidey is not worthy.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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(and I didn't even love Newsies.....but it's enjoyable and you might very well hook your kids on b'way for a good long time.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Haven't seen Spiderman, but I loved Newsies. The musical improved a lot on the movie. It has several really fun and impressive dance numbers. On the other hand-A lot of kids do seem to love the spectacle of Spiderman.
Just saw your other post: If all of the kids want to see Spiderman, unless you have objections to the show, it's probably going to be in YOUR best interest to take them to Spiderman. Updated On: 7/22/13 at 10:02 AM
If you're willing to spend a little time before the show giving them some context about what Newsies is about, it could be both an enjoyable experience as well as a bit of an education about history and people who are not as fortunate growing up as your kids might be. Spiderman is the easier choice but Newsies might be the richer experience.
Except most kids love Newsies. They love to see kids empowered. Not all kids care about comic book characters.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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