Giveaway: Sesame Street Live at Detroit's Fox Theatre

Sesame Street Live is celebrating 25 years of performances at the Fox Theatre in Detroit with a brand new show, "Make a New Friend." Grover has a new friend who is visiting from India, and, together with his friends on Sesame Street, shares cultural experiences with her and a whole lot of fun.

"Make a New Friend" will be playing from Friday, January 23 through Monday, February 16. Dates and times are as follows:

Friday, January 23: 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 24: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 25: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 28: 11 a.m.
Thursday, January 29: 11 a.m.
Friday, January 30: 11 a.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 31: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 1: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4: 11 a.m.
Thursday, February 5: 11 a.m.
Friday, February 6: 11 a.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 7: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 8: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 12: 11 a.m.
Friday, February 13: 11 a.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 14: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 15: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Monday, February 16: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.

Perfect family-friendly entertainment, Sesame Street Live never fails to delight its young audience members. Expect to see lots of dancing, clapping, and singing along as the little ones recognize some of their favorite characters up on stage.

Ticket prices range from $8 (for schools & daycare centers)-$10 for select weekday matinees, to $65 for special Sunny Seats. Sunny Seats include premium seating and a pre-show meet and greet and photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends, including Elmo. Please note the Sunny Seats are not available for the Kids Matinee Shows.

Purchase tickets at OlympiaEntertainment.com, in person at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis box offices or at Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (with no service fees), all Ticketmaster locations or Ticketmaster.com. You can also charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. To receive a discount for groups of 10 or more, please call (313) 471-3099. For more information call (313) 471-6611.

To learn more about the show, go to www.sesamestreetlive.com, or "like" Sesame Street Live on Facebook.

My family has been to Sesame Street Live at the Fox numerous times, and each time has been a fun, memorable experience. Want to win tickets so you can take YOUR family to Sesame Street Live this year? MichiGal is giving away 4 ticket vouchers for Sesame Street Live at the Fox Theatre, in collaboration with Olympia Entertainment. Please note that vouchers must be exchanged for tickets at the box office ahead of time! You cannot get into the show with the vouchers! It is recommended that you go before the day of your desired performance to get your tickets.

Good luck!

Disclosure: MichiGal received ticket vouchers in exchange for promoting Sesame Street Live.

Sesame Street Live Detroit

Sunny Days

My old pal Oscar.

When I was a little girl, my Uncle Herb took my cousins and me downtown to see Sesame Street Live. I was probably in kindergarten at the time, I'm guessing, and it was a highlight of my young life. I barely remember the show, but it was a special occasion that I've always treasured, even more so now that my Uncle Herb has passed away. My Oscar the Grouch pennant, purchased at the show, was a prized possession for years.

Fast forward a couple decades...I was so excited when I became a mom and realized that Sesame Street Live was still (or maybe, once again?) making the rounds. So began an almost annual tradition of taking our kids to see the Sesame Street gang on stage. We've skipped a year here and there, but I thought it would be fun to take Mattie this year, before she goes and outgrows Sesame Street. At almost 4, she is basically at the cusp of thinking herself too cool for Big Bird and Cookie Monster.

Sesame Street Live, Fox Theatre, Detroit

In exchange for a couple blog posts, I was fortunate enough to be the grateful recipient of Sesame Street Live tickets for this year's show at the Fox Theatre. I think Mattie may have gone when she was a baby, but I couldn't wait to see how she would react as a feisty preschooler. I got tickets for the Friday night performance and then started figuring out the logistics.

Logistics? Yes, logistics. Nothing is simple around here. Bethany had a basketball game and Connor had Boy Scouts, plus neither of them were really interested in attending (duh). So Chris and I had to divide and conquer. I arranged for Bethany to get a ride to the game, Chris picked up Connor from Boy Scouts, and the two of them headed to the game. Meanwhile, Lucy's friend was dropped off at our house (she was going to the show with us and sleeping over afterward), and the little girls and I got ready for the show and waited for my mom, my cousin, and my godson to join us so we could all drive downtown together. I thought we left ourselves plenty of time, but once I stopped for gas and we waited in line to get in the parking structure, and then in another line to get in the theatre, we just barely made it to our seats in time. Note to self: 1 hour is not long enough to get downtown, park and get seated. An hour and a half would have been much more comfortable.

My happy girl, with hat (of course).

We hustled into our seats, after the usher kicked some squatters out, and settled down to enjoy Big Bird and the gang singing about making music. The big kids were a little reluctant, at first, to admit that they were enjoying themselves. Mattie was enthralled but didn't really let loose until after the intermission. At that point, all the kids were a little more comfortable and forgot they were too cool (the big kids) or too scared (Mattie) to have a good time. At that point, Mattie went nuts and danced and jumped around like a maniac for the entire second half of the show. I don't know how she was still standing when it was over. I caught all three of the other kids jumping around, dancing, and smiling too - but none were quite as enthusiastic as Mattie.

I had seen this particular edition of Sesame Street Live more than once in years past, but it seems to me like they changed it up a little. Of course, I don't have the best memory, but it did seem a little bit different. The kids had fun, the adults had fun watching the kids have fun, and it was a successful outing. My godson even later admitted that he enjoyed himself so much that he'd like to see Sesame Street Live again. I'm so grateful that I had this opportunity to take my kids to do something fun on their mid-winter break, and that I was even able to invite a few others to join us. As it turned out, it was the calm before the storm. Connor woke up puking later that night and then all four kids came down with some sort of a sniffly cold, so we didn't get much chance to do anything else the rest of the long weekend. Right now, Mattie can't wait to see Sesame Street Live again. I hope she still feels the same way next year.

We're not having fun...no, not us!

Sesame Street Live, Fox Theatre, Detroit

Disclaimer: I was provided with complimentary tickets in exchange for blogging about this event.

ENDED Giveaway! Sesame Street Live, Ends 12/10!

Because I love Sesame Street Live, and I'm so excited to be seeing the show with Mathilda in 2013, I want to offer you another chance to win a family four-pack of tickets! The tickets will be for the opening night performance, on January 24, 2013 at the Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit. Use the link below to enter! It's easy, cross my heart!


Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other—monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the Fox Theatre stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" for 41 performances from Thursday, Jan. 24 through Monday, Feb. 18.

New this year, families can come one hour early to move and groove with some of Sesame Street's favorite fuzzy monsters. Imagine your child popping up in Oscar's trash can or visiting Elmo's World. Don't miss a single picture-perfect moment because you never know who'll make an appearance! The new interactive pre-show activities are FREE with each Sesame Street Live ticket and opens one hour prior to every performance.

Register here to win a Family Four Pack of tickets to the opening night!  http://usfamilyguide.com/Sesame_Street_Live/?blogid=1328

This is a quick giveaway - the winner will be announced on Monday, December 10!

If you don't win this time, don't worry, you can still save!

Save $3 on tickets with Promo Code: http://detroitkidsguide.com/coupon.php?bid=10921&dealid=1015®ionid=402



If you don't live in the Detroit area, and you'd like to know when Elmo is coming to YOUR town, go to www.sesamestreetlive.com for more information!

Good luck!

If you've seen a Sesame Street Live performance in the past, tell me which one in the comments!

Disclaimer: I will receive tickets to Sesame Street Live in exchange for sharing this information with you. All opinions are my own.

ENDED Sesame Street Live Giveaway! Metro Detroit

Way back when Bethany was just a little munchkin, and I was expecting Connor, I was feeling the need to do something really special with Bethany before her little brother made his arrival and changed her life forever. My birthday was coming up, and Sesame Street Live was coming to town, so I requested tickets to the show for my birthday present. We went downtown to the Fox Theater for the show - Chris, Bethany, and I, along with his mom & step-dad, and we had crazy fun! Bethany was about 17 months old at the time, and she got so into it! It was hilarious to see her so enthralled, bopping to the music and clapping her hands. Since then, we've gone several times,and had a terrific experience every time.

Sadly, because this is what my life has become, I honestly cannot remember if Mathilda has been to a Sesame Street Live performance! What kind of mother am I?! I think she may have gone when she was a baby. Surely there is photographic evidence somewhere. This is a prime reason why I really need to organize all my photos and memory cards.

Anyway...

Sesame Street Live is coming back to Detroit's Fox Theater in 2013! "Elmo Makes Music" will have 41 shows, starting January 24 and running through February 18. 

All you need to know about tickets:

• On sale NOW!
• 3 ways to purchase tickets, 1)At the box office, 2) Online at www.OlympiaEntertainment.com, or 3) by phone: 800-745-3000
• $12, $20, $25, $35 (Gold Circle), and $68 (Sunny Seats)
• Sunny Seats include perks, like VIP seating and character meet and greets.
• Family Night - all tickets $10! (Excludes Gold Circle).
• Group rates available for groups of 10 or more, please call 313-471-6611.
• Additional fees and/or surcharges may apply.

$3 OFF EACH TICKET!

Use the passcode ERNIE at Ticketmaster.com to receive the special offer. 

(Offer excludes Gold Circle & Sunny Seats. Not valid on previously purchased tickets.  Cannot be combined with any other offer.)

We've seen "Elmo Makes Music" a time or two. It is a fun story about a new music teacher coming to Sesame Street, and what happens when her truck load of instruments gets lost. I can't wait to take Mathilda, I just know she'll love it! Something new they're doing this time is a Sesame Street Live Play Zone! Kids can sit in Big Bird's nest, dance in Zoe's dance studio, visit Elmo's World, and go in Oscar's trash can! Bonus: it's FREE with your Sesame Street Live ticket! So.Much.Fun!!!

I'm thrilled to offer one lucky MichiGal reader a family four-pack of tickets to Sesame Street live at the Fox Theater! The winner will receive four vouchers, which will be redeemable for any show at the box office! Winner must live in the Metro Detroit area, or be willing to travel to the Fox Theater in  Detroit. The vouchers cannot be used at any other venue!

Just use the Rafflecopter form to enter! Good luck! And don't forget to enter my other Thanksgiving Blitz giveaways that are going on right now:

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Disclaimer: I received tickets for Sesame Street Live in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own.