Dealing with live kids shows can be a labor of love. You want your children to have an experience like no other, but you know that there may be meltdowns, tantrums and all around craziness in the process. The show better be worth all of that. I think we may have found that show.
Yesterday, we were invited to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live! Get The Sillies Out at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, NJ. Besides the insane price for parking 3 blocks away (20 dollars?! But, the show is only an hour and change!) and the fact that we had to stand outside until show time (kids don’t like cold, y’all), it was an amazing show. The Wellmont and Yo Gabba Gabba teams showed everyone a great time and were very helpful, especially when it came to keeping the kids happy and excited.
As the show started, you could her kids and parents alike anticipating the arrival of their favorite characters. I have to admit, even I was delighted to see it all start. As DJ Lance, Muno, Brobee, Foofa, TooDee and Plex arrived on stage, the crowd went crazy. And in surprising turn of events, my extrovert kids were star-struck. They couldn’t believe that the Gabba Land family had jumped right out of the giant screen on stage into their state. It was a magic, I tell ya!
There was talk of parties in tummies, Muno’s love of bugs, how not to be afraid, and how awesome bubbles are. Then it happened. They made the announcement. It was time for Biz’s beat of the day.
As I looked at my husband, OUR eyes lit up and WE were star-struck. Two 80s babies were about to see one of our favorite rappers and beatboxers. If that wasn’t enough, they did a dance interlude where Biz Markie hit the ones and twos (that’s urban vernacular for turntables) and created a dance party for us right in the theater! Adults and kids alike were jamming to Michael Jackson and more.
The show ended with all the characters expressing how much fun they had here in Montclair and would see us all soon. It also ended in my 2-year-old crying on Daddy’s shoulder. It’s tough to say goodbye to friends.
All and all, I’d have to say this show was fantastic and entertaining for all, and because the Wellmont Theatre is an intimate setting, it really felt like we were singing, playing and partying with friends, old and new. And yes, we can’t wait to see them again.
Disclosure: We were given tickets to the Yo Gabba Gabba Live show for review. All opinions are my own.
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It sounds like a fantastic time!
My daughter is absolutely in love with Yo Gabba Gabba. She loves music and dancing and would absolutely go crazy if we took her to see the show. I’ll have to see if it’s coming to town soon!
Wow! Thanks for sharing. Your heartwarming details about the show had me front and centerLOL I am happy that you and your family had a wonderful time. Family time is a blessing time.
This was a nice story and I am sure it will be a memory you will treasure for many years to come.
I really wished my kids could have seen this show when they were in Baltimore. It’s nice you guys had fun.
What a fun family experience for you all!
A lot of moms I know love this show for their kids…looks like it was a great performance!
Sounds like you all had fun.
Glad you enjoyed the show.
They’re coming her to Atlanta and I sure hope we win some tickets!
Sounds like a fun event and a lot going on for an hour show.
No wonders this show could be totally enjoyable. You are really lucky to be a part of this atmosphere. Cheers!
i’m so glad you had a good time. the guy with the orange hair scares me.
Yo Gabba Gabba really is the only kid’s show that I can stand.
My kids love Yo Gabba Gabba so hopefully we can take them soon. We had a similar fun experience when we went to see the Backyardigans live
I’d love to take our son to see the Yo Gabba Gabba crew!
I took Ayva to see Yo Gabba Gabba last year, and it was, hands down, the BEST concert I’ve ever been to! When Biz came out, the adults went BANANAS!! So glad you all had fun!