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School of Rock The Musical

by Angela Richter Leave a Comment

My husband and I had a wonderful date night on opening night of School of Rock, The Musical in Cincinnati.  It truly was an amazing show with a wonderful cast and some great music and fun to go with it!


Production photos by Matthew Murphy!

If you have watched the movie School of Rock you will know what a wonderful cast it had.  The movie was amazing and I wasn’t sure if we would love the Broadway Musical the same way!  Well, there was nothing to worry about because the show was phenomenal.  They announced before the show that the kids would be really playing the instruments and I was happy to know that because I would have been wondering.

This is a musical for all ages.  I truly can’t think of an age group that wouldn’t enjoy this one!  It has amazing music, wonderful humor and the kids talent will blow your mind.  It is certaintly similar to the movie but adds more scenes with the parents, and adds a little more references to today’s pop culture to make it relevant for 2018.   Of course it is a musical so you will hear more songs and extra scenes for music!

 

This is a high energy show that makes you want to jump up out of your seat!  The show was given a standing ovation and rightfully so!  We had a wonderful time and so glad we went!

The play runs from February 21st-March 4th 2018!  Don’t miss your chance to see this one!

Check out the trailer to see what the play is all about!

More About The Musical

Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kid’s rock band playing their instruments live on stage.  The play runs from February 21-March 4th.

The cast of School of Rock includes Rob Colletti as Dewey, Lexie Dorsett Sharp as Rosalie, Matt Bittner as Ned, Emily Borromeo as Patty and Deidre Lang as Ms. Sheinkopf.

Directed by Laurence Connor, School of Rock was nominated for four 2016 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. The musical continues to play Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre and the West End’s New London Theatre. The show’s score includes such popular songs as “When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock,” “You’re in the Band,” “Stick It to the Man” and “School of Rock.”

Tickets

Tickets start at $30 and are available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS. For groups of 10 or more, contact the group sales department at 513.369.4363. Performance schedule, prices, and cast are subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit www.BroadwayInCincinnati.com  or ustour.SchoolOfRockTheMusical.com

 

Disclosure: I received tickets for review purposes. All opinions are 100 percent my own!

Why Kings Island WinterFest is the Perfect Holiday Outing

by Angela Richter Leave a Comment

After 12 years Winterfest is back at the Kings Island Amusement Park.   We grew up here in the Cincinnati area so we have wonderful memories of WinterFest and all it had to offer.  We were so excited to get to experience it once again and I have to say it is even better!

We were just amazed walking in, it was absolutely stunning!  There are over 5 million lights and it is so beautiful.  I love that it is a big wide open space and even if it is crowded you feel like there is plenty of room for everyone.  You hear different Christmas music throughout the park and can see mini shows and entertainment all over the place.

WinterFest at Kings Island will be on select nights through December 30. There are nine enchanting winter wonderlands featuring ice skating on the Royal Fountain and the Eiffel Tower turns into a magical Christmas tree.  There are 9 Winterlands to visit and Christmas characters are constantly walking around the park.  We spotted Scrooge and the characters from Frozen.

Although the weather is cool there are 17 rides open during WinterFest.  Everything from the roller coaster Mystic Timbers to the Scrambler and many more!  You can even take a Christmas train ride!

There are a ton of shops open that are fully decorated and throughout the park and an artisan village underneath the Eiffel Tower.  There are many photo opportunities throughout, look out for the snowglobe-it makes a great pic!

There are several shows throughout so check out the showtimes and where they are offered throughout the park before you start to walk around.  The talent is amazing!  No WinterFest would be complete without Santa and there are times your younger children can meet him!

You can get a WinterFest Souvenir Mug for $10.99!  If you get this you can get free hot chocolate or coffee in a souvenir mug on your first visit and $1 refills when you visit again this season. The hot chocolate is to die for. It tastes rich and chocolatey and is just so so good.  If you are going more than once this year the mug is well worth it!

WinterFest will take place select nights November 24th-December 30th.  If you buy your tickets online you will save 10.00 per ticket! You can find additional information and prices on the Kings Island website.

Disclosure: We received tickets and complimentary WinterFest Souvenir Mugs for our review.  All opinions are 100 percent mine!

Kings Island WinterFest in Cincinnati, Ohio is the perfect Holiday Outing

The Must See Baseball Travel Bucket List

by John Hayden Leave a Comment

Baseball has long been the national pastime and if you love the game as much as I do, here’s the top ten baseball travel list that you need to do at least once.

Must see Baseball Travel Iist. Everyone should see these baseball experiences once in their lifetime.

1) VISIT FENWAY PARK – Fenway Park is the oldest baseball stadium in the majors and it has seen some of the greatest of all time take the field. Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle and the list goes on and on of the greats who have played in this Boston landmark. The “Green Monster” in left field has stopped countless home runs and has set the scene for game changing homers like Bucky Dent in ’77 and Carlton Fisk in the ’75 World Series.

Must see Baseball Travel Iist. Everyone should see these baseball experiences once in their lifetime.

A visit to Fenway is so much fun and you will meet all sorts of passion Sox fans. Get there early and take the ballpark tour. Bonus points if you go there during a Yankees game. I went with a non-baseball fan and she was intrigued with the drama both on the field and in the stands for a Red Sox-Yankees matchup.

2) ALL STAR WEEK – The Mid-Summer Classic showcases the biggest names in the game every July but what you might not no is that there are plenty of festivities going on the weekend leading up to the game. The host city will hold a baseball fan fest that feature various legends of the game telling stories, taking photographs and signing autographs.

Must see Baseball Travel Iist. Everyone should see these baseball experiences once in their lifetime.

You will also see exhibits from the Baseball Hall of Fame, a memorabilia show and various events for fans of all ages. If you can’t afford a ticket to the big game, fan fest is a cheap way to spend a few hours enjoying your favorite sport. Another cheap ticket during All Star Week is the Futures Game (featuring prospects from every team) and the celebrity softball game where baseball legends team up with celebrities for an exhibition game.

Must see Baseball Travel Iist. Everyone should see these baseball experiences once in their lifetime.

The night before the big event is the Home Run Derby. The new timed format makes the event more fun than ever. Who can forget the actual game itself? Home field advantage for the World Series is on the line as the best for each league face off for an epic exhibition.

Must see Baseball Travel Iist. Everyone should see these baseball experiences once in their lifetime.

3) SPRING TRAINING – Nothing can beat a week in Florida except a week in Florida filled with your favorite teams in the fantastic spring weather. Spring training games are cheap and a great place to get up close and personal with the players. Autographs are usually easy to come by and if you time the day out right you can check out a couple different games in the same day. Spring training is a great vacation spot for kids as the games are very fan friendly. Some of my best memories growing up involved spring baseball.

4) A VISIT TO THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME – Cooperstown, New York is a quaint little town reminiscent of Mayberry. Hidden in this sleepy town is the National Baseball Hall of Fame and it is an absolute must do for the baseball fan in your family. The exhibits are extremely well done and there is something for the fan of every team. Their collection of artifacts from both past and present is unmatched. I particularly enjoyed the exhibit on the old time ball parks and the display of every World Series ring in history. Bonus points if you go during induction weekend where nearly every living hall of famer will be in town.

5) MEET PETE ROSE – Love him or hate him, few people have had the type of impact on the game as Rose. If you are familiar with the game, you know Pete’s story but for about $50 you can hear the stories direct from the man himself. Pete spends at least 100 days a year in Las Vegas signing autographs for hours on end. Unlike a traditional autograph signing, Pete spends time with the fans in Vegas. His knowledge of the game, including today’s players, is strong as ever. It’s not unusual for Pete to spend 10 or more minutes with a fan chatting (and checking the horse races on his phone). Pete isn’t get any younger and with the salaries of today’s players, it’s unlikely that you’ll ever get this close to a baseball legend again.

Must see Baseball Travel Iist. Everyone should see these baseball experiences once in their lifetime.

6) SPEND THE NIGHT AT THE ROGERS CENTRE – You can see a game at any park but only one offers you the option to sleep there. The Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome) in Toronto has a hotel built into the stadium. You can book a room with a view of the field and actually watch the game from your room. It’s an experience like no other.

7) WATCH A GAME IN WRIGLEYVILLE – It’s the second oldest park in baseball and is one of the most unique parks in the game. This is the field where Babe Ruth called his shot and where Harry Caray sung “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” on a daily basis. Plan your trip to Wrigley by getting there early and staying late. With all of bars and restaurants surrounding the park you won’t be in any hurry to get home. Bonus points if you attend a second game on one of the famous rooftops.

Must see Baseball Travel Iist. Everyone should see these baseball experiences once in their lifetime.

8) OPENING DAY IN CINCINNATI – Opening Day is a fun day anywhere but no one does it like Cincinnati. Home of the oldest baseball franchise, the City of Cincinnati treats opening day like a holiday, complete with a parade before the game. Numerous major leaguers have commented about how different opening day is than the other cities. You will want to start early because any good Reds fan will have called in sick for work and will be out in the crowd watching the parade and enjoying a few brews before the game starts.

Must see Baseball Travel Iist. Everyone should see these baseball experiences once in their lifetime.

9) SEE THE WORLD SERIES IN PERSON – Some fans wait a lifetime to see their team make it to the World Series. Every year is new chance for great memories to be made or hearts to be broken. We all remember the big moments: Kirk Gibson’s homer, Bill Buckner’s error, Randy Johnson pitching in relief, etc, etc. Unlike the Super Bowl, both competing teams will get at least two home games which gives you a few chances at an affordable ticket and a lifetime of memories.

10) CHECK OUT A MINOR LEAGUE GAME – Every summer night, all across the country, young men are playing their hearts out hoping for a shot at the big leagues. You can watch it in person and you won’t regret it. I recommend going to a game AA or lower. The tickets are dirt cheap and there will be plenty of fun going on between innings. Plus AAA tends to have more career minor leaguers shuffling back and forth between the bigs. I once went to a minor league game in Arkansas and paid about $2 for a great seat and got a team signed baseball in the gift shop for $10, where else can you find those deals?

HONORABLE MENTION: Watching the Yankees play the Mets at Yankee Stadium, Seeing the set of Field of Dreams in Iowa and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City are all worth a mention and worth seeing!

If you love baseball you have to have a baseball travel bucket list to see in your lifetime. This is a great list.

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