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\"Matilda<\/a>

Sophia Gennusa stars as Matilda and Karen Aldridge as kindly librarian Mrs. Phelps in the musical “Matilda,” based on the book by Roald Dahl.<\/p><\/div>\n

Schoolkids and spiders and ducks, oh my! Those are just some of the fun characters currently featuredon Broadway. The Great White Way has always drawn packed houses, but rarely to so many shows suitable for the whole family. (Neil Patrick Harris even sang about it<\/a> in his stunning opening number at this year’s Tony Awards.) We checked out three options, and found the best lobby souvenir from each.<\/p>\n

To fulfill our dreams of revenge on that mean teacher: Matilda<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong>
\nThis wildly inventive musical (from a book by Roald Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/em> Dahl) pits a scrappy title character (four girls rotate in the role) against her comically negligent parents and a monster of a headmistress. It\u2019s like a mashup of Spring Awakening<\/em> and Carrie<\/em>, if either ended happily. Everyone will cheer for our delightfully deadpan heroine, and kids will also be engaged by the Scrabble-inspired set, whose giant letters slyly spell out all sorts of words.
\nBest souvenir: Since this show thoroughly celebrates reading, get Dahl\u2019s original novel, $10.<\/em><\/p>\n

To delight grandparents along with the kids: Pippin<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong>
\nThis thrilling revival proves that everything old is new again: Tony-winning director Diane Paulus retains some of Bob Fosse\u2019s original choreography, then integrates circus stunts and acrobatics. By plunking a Big Top onto the stage, the already meta-theatrical show takes on another joyful element of illusion. Our protagonist, Pippin, learns some valuable lessons about happiness on a farm with a boy and pet duck. Meanwhile, everyone will adore the show-stopping granny singing from a trapeze.
\nBest souvenir: With a score by Stephen Schwartz (<\/em>Wicked, Godspell), grab the cast recording, $20<\/em>.<\/p>\n

To engage sports lovers at a musical: Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong>
\nAlthough famously troubled in previews, Spider-Man<\/em>\u00a0now zips along with a rewritten script that keeps the diabolical Green Goblin around for the finale. The 9-year-old we took was creeped out, in just the right way, by the Goblin (whose mask owes a debt to another famously green, wicked character). Both he and his older brother loved the action, especially the stunning aerial stunts with Spidey swooping over our heads.
\nBest souvenir: The postcard set showcases the awesome sets and costumes\u2014and then your kid can write home to Aunt May, $8.<\/em><\/p>\n

Inspired to travel? Find deals on New York City vacations<\/a> from Orbitz!<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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