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Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at The National

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is at The National November 23, 2021 – December 5, 2021 

DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 2.1 million theatregoers across America have been delighted by this heart-warming holiday musical, which The New York Times praised as “100 times better than any bedtime story” and the Gannett papers hailed as “A genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults.” 

DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets (John Lee Beatty) and costumes (Robert Morgan) inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, while the Music and Book of Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason breathe new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas. The 2018 production is directed by Matt August and choreographed by Bob Richard based on the original choreography by John DeLuca and originally created by 3-time Tony Award® winning director, Jack O’Brien.

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Here is a special discount code, giving you the opportunity to purchase three tickets and get one FREE. 

Offer is eligible for select-seats only, evening performances through 12/2. Eligible dates include 11/23, 11/24, 11/26, 11/27, 11/30, 12/1, 12/2. 

To redeem this offer, 

  1. Click here
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  3. You will be redirected to Ticketmaster. 
  4. Enter code MAMAWHO at check out. 
  5. Enjoy the show! 

Important Information from the Covid-19 Information Center at The National can be found here.

Imagination Stage’s Hit Spy Adventure!

S.P.I.E.S. & The Lost Treasure of Atlantis* is back at Imagination Stage! Buy your ticket today for the hit immersive online performance November 13-28, 2021.

Full of surprises, fun, and memorable characters, each performance takes the cadets (audience) through a series of puzzles, codes, and challenges on a quest to help Spy Team 7 recover the stolen Heart of the Dragon from the evil Dr. Levinious. The experience is led by a hilarious improvisational actor  playing the role of Pat, who interacts with individual spy cadets in the Zoom room.

Part online escape room, part interactive game, this creative and immersive theatrical experience is a live virtual event perfect for ages 5+. Just $28 for the whole household!

*Formerly Spy Academy

Purchase your tickets here!!

“A fantastically entertaining conglomerate of action, adventure, suspense, and pure silliness perfect for ages 5 and up.”

– DC Metro Theater Arts review

For more information, please visit our website.

STEAM Family Days at ARTECHOUSE

ARTECHOUSE has been such a wonderful addition to the art scene in Washington, DC. It is unique in that each exhibit is mesmerizing and limitless with an interactive, technology component. The concepts are engrossing and unusual which makes it that much more appealing.

STEAM Family Days are back at ARTECHOUSE for a limited time. We got the chance to see the newest display at ARTECHOUSE; Life of a Neuron. Just like all of the exhibits they have, it was immersive and interactive. The main room allows guests to sit on cushions and just take in the bright, constantly changing art that is projected on the walls and floor. Our ten year old really found the topic fascinating and had lots of questions. Our six year old was a bit uneasy with the subject matter particularly as the display got closer to the end with faint ambulance noises- closing in on death (just an fyi). All other exhibits we have been to have captured both of my kids attention in a positive light.

When: Family Days are every Tuesday and Wednesday all day 

What: Families that book through this link will receive special pricing and an activity guide inspired by the exhibit Life of a Neuron. Through this limited offer all tickets are $17 and Family Packages are $60. Offer not valid the week of Thanksgiving .

About ARTECHOUSE: Started in 2017, ARTECHOUSE is on a mission to stimulate interest in the limitless possibilities of creative innovation and to push the boundaries of what is possible. Since founding we have expanded from our DC location to Miami and NYC—with more locations to come. 

About Life of a Neuron: Walk through a neuron—the “thinking cells” of the brain—and witness first-hand the beauty of one of science’s greatest mysteries: the human brain.

Life of a Neuron brings artists and scientists together for a groundbreaking collaboration to explore how the brain shapes the shared human experience. Through collaboration with the Society for Neuroscience and the world’s leading scientists and creatives, this immersive exhibit will allow us to experience a neuron—from pre-birth to death—providing an experiential view of life at a cellular level.

A safe, exciting, dance-filled summer is just around the corner at CityDance

Photo credit: Taylor Mickal Photography

CityDance School & Conservatory is offering a combination of online and in-person summer programs for young dancers at the spacious Whittle School & Studios in Washington, DC as well as at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD.

Ignite your young dancers’ imagination with themed camps, such as At the Zoo Camp and Superheroes Camp, and highly specialized summer programs – from Dancing Through Culture Intensive: On the Wings of the Monarch Butterfly! In-person camps include daily dance classes in multiple styles, arts and crafts, and an end-of-week showing for friends and family. Online camps provide dancers with daily classes in hip hop, ballet, modern, jazz and tap.

Dancers ages 10 and up can elevate their technique and learn challenging choreography in summer programs such as DanceUP and Musicals & More!

Video credit: Shannon Braine Videography

Looking for pre-professional training this summer? Audition for CityDance School & Conservatory Summer Intensives!

CityDance School & Conservatory summer intensives provide challenging training in classical and contemporary techniques, world dance forms, dance history, improvisation / composition and repertory. PHILADANCO! and Koresh Dance Company join the ranks of world-renowned guest artists coming to DC, Maryland and online platforms this summer!

Intensives are open to dance students ages 8 to 20. Each intensive requires an audition. Audition on Friday, June 11. Register here.
Video auditions are accepted on a rolling basis. 

For more information, feel free to send an email or call and speak with someone at 301-581-5204. A COVID-19 Health Safety Plan has been adopted in accordance with federal, state and local government regulations to ensure a safe and fun summer!

This is a sponsored post by CityDance– we only promote programs we know readers will find value in.

Free Webinar: Re-entering the World as a Soulful Family

Spring has sprung, and with the season of renewal our hopes and dreams for a safer, healthier 2021 continue to take shape. PJ Library strives to offer valuable content for families. There will be a wonderful free webinar offered on Sunday, May 2: “Reentering the World as a Soulful Family,” hosted by PJ Library and author Dasee Berkowitz.

The transition to a post-pandemic world may not be easy. Author Dasee Berkowitz has a wealth of advice that’s simultaneously practical for modern parenting and rooted in timeless Jewish wisdom. On Sunday, May 2nd from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (EDT), join Dasee and PJ Library for a https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OK90_yuEQiyMoMCjteAAww

“>free webinar about navigating your family’s reentry into a post-pandemic world. Like most great book clubs, you don’t need to have read Berkowitz’ book, Becoming a Soulful Parent, to attend and benefit from this discussion.  With Jewish wisdom and participants’ own experiences as guides, the hosts will provide tools to strengthen “muscles” that will become essential in the transition process: love, listening, and curiosity.

It’s NEVER too early to sign up to become a PJ Library Family – Expecting your first?  Just added a family member?  Make sure they start their childhood by being enriched by age-specific PJ Library books, beginning at birth.

There’s NO limit on how many subscriptions each family can have.  Each child in the family is eligible for their very own subscription; just sign up each individual child here.

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