Theater Archives

Return of the Story Pirates’ Stage Show and Podcast

May 13, 2022May 12, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

This live improv theater experience for kids is back.

Story Pirates Blast Off With a Wormy New Years Eve

December 22, 2021December 21, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

Grooving grub DJ Squirm-a-Lot is hosting the Story Pirates’ second annual New Year’s Eve Party … from the moon (what is it with worms and outer space?).

Quick Hits: Fairy Tales, Pistachios, and a Weird Hair Video Debut

February 26, 2021March 2, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

Here are some new kids’ vids for your offspring to go nuts over (literally).

Story Pirates Debut Creator Camp in July

July 3, 2020Jeffrey Cohen

The Story Pirates have a new virtual camp experience for children.

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Watch the Pop-Up Magazine’s Spring Issue at Home!

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Jonathan H. Liu

Pop-Up Magazine’s Spring Issue will be free to watch on YouTube!

Pop-Up Magazine, Spring 2019 Edition

May 16, 2019May 15, 2019Jonathan H. Liu

The Spring 2019 edition of Pop-Up Magazine includes some tragic but powerful stories.

We Are Entertained: ‘Someone Great’

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019Chris Wickersham

It’s the last week of March Movie Madness! Could this get more exciting? ‘Captain America: Civil War’ vs ‘Wonder Woman.’ Marvel vs DC, man vs woman, indestructible shield vs irresistible lasso, dorky-goody-two-shoes hero vs goddess-like heroine: you get the picture. For our final matchup we’re taking it up a notch—everyone who casts a vote will also be entered to win a Steam Link courtesy of the We Are Entertained podcast! One lucky listener will be announced along with the victor of March Movie Madness on our ‘Avengers: Endgame’ episode. Make sure you don’t miss it. Get your votes in now!

Stack Overflow: 4 Books About Making Movies

December 24, 2018December 24, 2018Jonathan H. Liu

Today, I’ve got a short stack of big books about movies!

Okee Dokee Brothers Bring Winter to NYC

December 19, 2018December 18, 2018Jeffrey Cohen

The Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers return to NYC for a live performance.

Kids, Comedy, Live from New York

August 30, 2018September 3, 2018Jeffrey Cohen

NYC’s Kids ‘N Comedy program gives youthful performers a chance to develop their comedic talent.

NYC’s Symphony Space Ready to Celebrate 40th Season

August 8, 2018August 7, 2018Jeffrey Cohen

New York City’s Symphony Space launches its 40th season this fall including a series of family events.

Work Hard and Be About Something: Fatherhood, Masculinity, and ‘Kinky Boots’

July 6, 2018July 5, 2018Jamie Greene1

Parenting is hard. Anyone who says otherwise either isn’t a parent or isn’t doing it right. There are no easy answers, and there’s no manual we can follow that provides infinite wisdom and solutions to every conceivable problem. Often, we’re just doing our best to make it look like we aren’t totally making it all up as we go along (which we totally are).

An Evening at Pop-Up Magazine

October 28, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

I had the opportunity last Monday to attend Pop-Up Magazine’s fall issue here in Portland, Oregon, and it was wonderful.

Get Your Tickets Now for Pop-Up Magazine Fall Issue

September 21, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

Pop-Up Magazine is a “live magazine,” and tickets are now on sale for its fall tour.

Playing Play: Collaborative Reading With Your Kids

July 11, 2017Derrick Schneider3

Get your early readers reading more by turning favorite books into impromptu plays.

Venture ‘Into the Woods’ with Laughter and Heartache at the Kennedy Center

December 13, 2016Jamie Greene

We recommend this production of ‘Into the Woods’ without reservation. This year, I might even suggest it over ‘The Nutcracker’ as the must-do DC holiday event for the family.

The Golden Age of Magic: ‘The Illusionists: Turn of the Century’ on Broadway

December 8, 2016May 7, 2018Jamie Greene

‘The Illusionists: Turn of the Century’ transports audiences back to “the golden age of magic” (i.e., the turn of the century) and infuses everything with a bit of 1900s style…along with a hint of steampunk.

Congrats to Our ‘Toruk’ Giveaway Winner

November 23, 2016Jonathan H. Liu

Congrats to Chris R., the winner of our ‘Toruk’ giveaway! If you didn’t win, you can still buy tickets to see the show when it comes to Portland next month.

Win Tickets to Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Toruk—The First Flight’ in Portland, Oregon

November 15, 2016Jonathan H. Liu

‘Toruk: The First Flight,’ the latest Cirque du Soleil show, has been making its way across the US, and will be opening in December in Portland, Oregon. Here’s your chance to win a family pack of four tickets!

Judge John Hodgman Is Taking the Courtroom on the Road

September 25, 2016Jamie Greene

I attended a recent live performance of Judge John Hodgman at Washington, DC’s historic Howard Theater, and the results were side-achingly hilarious. Hodgman’s format makes the jump quite easily, thanks in no small part to his skill as a comedian and performer.

‘RWBY Volume 2’ and Chibi Too!

June 22, 2016Andrew Terranova

If you are a fan of Rooster Teeth Studios’ animated adventure ‘RWBY,’ you’ll find there is more than one way to enjoy it. ‘RWBY’ has gained an enthusiastic following, and fans gathered to theatrical screenings of the collected episodes of ‘RWBY Volume 1’ back in late April.

Hayley Atwell Becomes Antigone for ‘The Oedipus Plays’

June 14, 2016Jamie Greene

Out today from Audible is a brand-new production of ‘The Oedipus Plays,’ which stars Jamie Glover as Oedipus and Hayley Atwell as Antigone.

Rukkus Gets You the Best Seat Virtually Every Time

April 23, 2016Michael Kaufman1

The updated Rukkus iOS app features virtual reality seat views to allow users to fully experience their seat location first-hand before final purchases are made.

Theaters Announced for RiffTrax Live’s MST3K Reunion Show

April 21, 2016December 14, 2017Preston Burt

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of RiffTrax and the 20th RiffTrax Live event, the regular crew will be joined by some familiar faces from the Satellite of Love for the RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion Show on June 28 & July 12, 2016

‘Hardcore Henry: The Ultimate Fan Experience’ – April 7

April 6, 2016December 14, 2017Tony Sims

Are you looking forward to seeing ‘Hardcore Henry’ this weekend? Well, if you are, I noticed that Fathom Events and STX Entertainment are bringing Hardcore Henry to select cinemas nationwide for a special advance screening on Thursday, April 7th, with ‘Hardcore Henry: The Ultimate Fan Experience.’

Mo Willems’s Elephant in the Room: ‘Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!’

December 2, 2015Jamie Greene

For the next several weeks, ‘Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!’ is back at the Kennedy Center’s Family Theater, along with the original director and choreographer.

Take a Ride on ‘Toruk’ as ‘Avatar’ and Cirque du Soleil Collide

December 2, 2015Jamie Greene7

I’ve seen 13 different Cirque du Soleil shows, and ‘Toruk’ is completely unlike any of them. It is utterly unique for the company in many ways.

Catching Up With ‘Automan’ Himself, Chuck Wagner

November 13, 2015Preston Burt

Sure, you may remember Chuck Wagner as the star of ‘Automan,’ but he’s been enjoying success throughout the entertainment industry in the thirty-plus years since the television series ended. GeekDad was fortunate enough to connect with Mr. Wagner to satisfy some questions we had about ‘Automan’ and what he’s been up to in the intervening years