Spider-Man subthread -- Children Rules
Spider-Man subthread -- Children Rules
p.s.
Broadway Star Joined: 10/30/06
#1Spider-Man subthread -- Children Rules
Posted: 1/28/11 at 12:28pm
Mary Poppins (New Amsterdam Theatre) site:
Age Recommendation:
Disney recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Spider-Man (Foxwoods Theatre) site:
Children Rules:
Everyone (including children of all ages) must have a ticket for entry. Recommended for ages 8 and older. No one under 4 will be admitted. Ages 4-7 years to be approved by Management on site at time of entry.
Compare and contrast:
A smiling Mary Poppins rising stage to sky holding an open umbrella.
A dead Arachne rising stage to sky with a noose around her neck.
While I appreciate the Disney recommendation, I think it is okay to take a kindergartener who is at all familiar with the Mary Poppins character to see that show.
On the other hand, I think Spider-Man, if only because of the impact of the noose scene, should/could/would have something like a PG-13 rating. It is clearly not suitable for a ten year old, let alone a child in kindergarten.
p.s. And imagine showing up at the theatre with your family, including your seven year old first grader, and the kid isn't allowed in.
pps: Suggestion: If they give you an option of refunding all of your tickets, that's what you should choose.
#2Spider-Man subthread -- Children Rules
Posted: 1/28/11 at 12:47pmEvery time I hear someone say that Spiderman is a family friendly show, I'm baffled. It's really not appropriate for young kids.
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Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#2Spider-Man subthread -- Children Rules
Posted: 1/28/11 at 7:43pmIt's not appropriate for discriminating adults, either!
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jimmycurry01
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
#3Spider-Man subthread -- Children Rules
Posted: 1/29/11 at 2:03am
"It is clearly not suitable for a ten year old, let alone a child in kindergarten."
Perhaps you should let parents parent, and allow them to decide what is appropriate for their ten year old. Just because your kid can't handle the material doesn't mean it is the same for anyone else's.
romgitsean
Broadway Star Joined: 4/7/08
#4Spider-Man subthread -- Children Rules
Posted: 1/29/11 at 2:43pmWhat's this about a noose around Arachne?
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romgitsean
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#4Spider-Man subthread -- Children Rules
Posted: 1/29/11 at 2:43pmWhat's this about a noose around Arachne?
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