Thomas & Friends Live on Stage: A Circus Comes to Town recently did come to a town near me and MomSelect sent me to check out the show! Although I was thrilled to have the opportunity to go to this great event, I was also very afraid LOL.
Taking our twin 3 year olds out anywhere is always an event, but to take them to a live show … well, I feared I could be taking my life into my own hands. Add to that one more almost-3 year old cousin and my 36 week pregnant sister and our event is complete. Not to mention the fact that my twins have only seen Thomas & Friends on TV about … oh … ONCE. This could have gone very very badly.
We showed up early and found our great seats, got the kiddos settled in and before we knew it the show had begun. I am VERY happy to tell you that it was AMAZING! My Twinkies were in heaven. They loved every single second that there was a train or a helicopter on stage and they even loved the tractor.
My sister and I were very impressed that the acting was so lively and upbeat. We were all very entertained. In fact, the only thing I can think of that would have made it a little better would be if they offered the patrons in “floor” seats little boosters for toddler/preschoolers to sit on (like they have at movie theaters). There were very few children sitting in their own seats in that section … almost all of them were in a parent’s lap (or in my case two of them were in my lap LOL). I didn’t mind though and the Twinkies definitely didn’t.
They loved participating throughout the event and asked me several questions throughout. The intermission came at just the right time for their little legs to get up and stretch a bit. Then, it was just the right length afterward and the boys were all so smitten with it.
I’m so excited that I can tell all of you that it doesn’t matter if your child is even remotely familiar with Thomas and Friends, they will still love it and you will know that you have created a great memory and a fun experience for your child!
Be sure to stop by their website to see when the show is coming to your area!
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February 28th, 2009 at 7:06 am 1
Oh, I want to take Isaac to this sooo badly! It would be the time of his life (since as you know he’s Thomas obsessed) but it’s really not in the budget right now.
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February 28th, 2009 at 7:16 am 2
I’ve always been afraid to try a live show since my 4 yr old son never stands still. But your post gave me the motivation I needed to at least try.
February 28th, 2009 at 8:22 am 3
Thanks for the great writeup — if anyone reading this is on Twitter, we’re conducting a Twitter-based ticket giveaway … check it out over here: http://tinyurl.com/agwjkb
And Maria, I think your son will love it — I saw the show at the opening run at the Nokia Theater and kids (and parents alike!) really enjoyed it!
February 28th, 2009 at 9:22 pm 4
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