Tag Archives: musicals

The spring and summer of Broadway shows

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Joel

Namita has been on a lucky streak this summer. For some time now, she’s been playing these mobile app-based lotteries daily to perchance win discounted tickets to see various musicals on Broadway. Last year, she won two different pairs of … Continue reading →

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We went to see the live-action Aladdin film, and I didn’t think it was all that necessary

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Joel

Nums, Lily, and I went to see the new Disney live-action Aladdin (2019) film. I have to admit that the folks at Disney are smart — they can make a live-action film version of every animated film in their vault … Continue reading →

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The Ipes stayed overnight in Manhattan to see Waitress on Broadway, but the Universe desperately tried to throw roadblocks every step of the way

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Joel

I don’t know what our deal is. Nothing is ever simple. Is it us? Is it life? Is it random? Let me take a breath before I get into it. For Christmas, we bought tickets for the four of us … Continue reading →

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Last movie of the Christmas Break – Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Joel

[I’m still catching up on my Dec 2018 posts. 2nd to last one here.] We went to see Mary Poppins Returns, the 2018 sequel to the original 1960s Disney film starring Julie Andrews. Emily Blunt portrays the fictional Mary Poppins (who … Continue reading →

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The Ipes Go on a London Holiday – Thursday – Day 3 of the London Pass and we did everything we could

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Joel

Thursday morning and our last day on the London Pass for sightseeing. Maximum sightseeing enabled. We were in good spirits, recharged after an early night and jet lag wearing off. We took the bus out to Notting Hill Gate to … Continue reading →

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Watching a Plays in the Park production of “Mamma Mia!”….. in the park

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Joel

Some friends of ours from church who live in Edison NJ have often told us how some production company puts on musicals at Roosevelt Park in Edison. The ticket prices are reasonable, and all you have to do is bring … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of La La Land (2016)

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Joel

Namita and I attempted to see La La Land a month or two ago, but the kids were extra special ridiculous that afternoon so we had to cancel movie nights for everyone. “No movies for anybody!” It took a few … Continue reading →

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The Ipes go to Broadway to get “On Your Feet!”

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Joel

Last Christmas, Namita and I didn’t want to purchase more “things” for the kids. Sometimes they use it, sometimes they don’t. Instead, we bought 4 tickets to see On Your Feet!, The Musical for Tuesday February 28 2017. Namita found … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Mother’s Day in New York City

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Joel

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there, including my mother, sister, and my beautiful and vivacious wife. This morning, we dressed up, presented our gifts to Nums, and then we were off! First, brunch at Panera Bread. Ooooh, … Continue reading →

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Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Joel

On a quiet Saturday evening, the Ipes watched Singin’ in the Rain (1952), the old 1950’s musical starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. If you haven’t seen it, it takes place in the late 1920’s in Hollywood. Don Lockwood … Continue reading →

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