Hadestown is coming to Washington, D.C.’s National Theater June 6-18 as the final show of the 2022-2023 season. This Tony and Grammy award winning musical written by Anaïs Mitchell tells the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. It intertwines two mythical tales- of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and…
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Beetlejuice is Coming to DC’s National Theatre May 16-28
I can’t tell you when I last watched Beetlejuice the movie that starred Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder. I don’t think we’ve ever watched it as a family. #ParentingFail In fact, there’s not much I remember about the movie except for Beetlejuice’s black and white striped suit so I’m excited Beetlejuice is coming to Washington,…
Aladdin the Musical is Coming to DC’s National Theatre April 19-30
Last spring Disney on Broadway offered my family the opportunity to see The Lion King or Aladdin the Musical in New York City. I heard fabulous things about both shows and honestly couldn’t decide so I let my theatre loving teen daughter choose. She waffled for a couple days, watching clips from each show on…
CATS Coming to DC’s National Theatre Jan 17-22
Years ago when I was a teen and my family visited London, CATS was one of the musicals we saw. I was mesmerized by the cat-like performances by the actors and actresses as they slunked, pounced, pranced, and sang memorable songs like Memory. I recently saw CATS with my daughter in Los Angeles and loved…
A Magical Cirque Christmas Coming to DC’s National Theatre Dec 16-18
What family traditions do you look forward to at the holidays? When our kids were little, we enjoyed attending holiday-themed performances like The Nutcracker. This year we look forward to getting into the spirit of the season with A Magical Cirque Christmas, coming to The National Theatre December 16-18. About A Magical Cirque Christmas A…
Remake Learning Days Bring Free STEM Programming to Communities Across the US
This post is brought to you by Remake Learning Days and The Motherhood Whenever I give presentations to PTAs and other parent groups about today’s digital parenting challenges, I remind them their child’s experiences with technology are preparing them to thrive in a world of constant change. I’m living proof that the job I have…
DC Readers: Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment Coming This February
Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment is coming to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. for ten action packed performances between February 14-18 where favorite Disney moments will come to life on the ice. Families will be treated to beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars, Toy Story 3, Disney’s The Little Mermaid and the Academy Award®-winning Frozen. Read on to enter to…
7 Tips for Getting Kids Play Outside in the Winter
This past weekend a steady snowfall over a 27-hour period brought 12+ inches of snow to the Washington, D.C. area. The novelty of snow provides incentive for our kids to get outside and play, but there are plenty of gray days where below freezing temperatures make us want to stay inside. It’s always fun to…
11 Things to Know Before Going to Monster Jam
I admit to not knowing much about Monster Jam® when I first attended my first Monster sporting event years before kids but since have visited the Monster Jam garage, sat in El Toro Loco (getting into a Monster Jam truck is NOT as easy as climbing up a ladder and opening a door!), and know a…
5 Reasons to Make Gaylord National Harbor’s Christmas on the Potomac A Holiday Tradition
Every family has holiday traditions that they look forward to get them in the spirit of the season and one of our favorite ways to spend a day is at Gaylord National Harbor’s Christmas on the Potomac. Every year Gaylord National Resort is transformed into a winter wonderland where it’s hard to feel grinchy among…
