Flash giveaway: Win four tickets to see “Annie” at the Boch Center Wang Theatre!

Annie

When I was a young kiddo, I got to see “Annie” on stage in Philadelphia. I know I can’t even tell you who was performing at the time, but the songs got stuck in my head for ages. Really, what’s better (as a kid) than seeing a rags-to-riches story AND THERE’S A DOG, TOO?! So perfect.

And so it happens that when I was approached with the opportunity to give away tickets to this really fun show, which will be running at the Boch Center Wang Theatre from May 9-21, 2017, I had to hop at it. After all, the only thing better than going to the theatre is going to the theatre AND getting to bring some friends and/or family, right?

So here’s the deal: this is a FLASH giveaway. In other words, you need to HOP ON THIS RIGHT NOW. Let’s break down the basics…

What’s up for grabs? A family four-pack of tickets to see “Annie” live at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in the heart of Boston’s Theatre District.

Sweet! So, can I use the tickets for any night? Nope. You have your choice of two different nights. Both shows are at 7:00pm. You can choose EITHER Tuesday, May 9, 2017 OR Wednesday, May 10, 2017. One or the other, not both.

How do I get in on this giveaway? Just use the rafflecopter below and follow the directions. You can enter as many times as it’ll let you, up until 12:00am on Friday, May 5, 2017. Yes, this is a short-duration giveaway, hence the word “Flash” in the title.

When will I find out if I won? The winner will be announced within one hour of the drawing, and I will coordinate with the lovely company that’s providing the tickets to ensure that you get the details you need in a timely fashion.

Any other catches or restrictions? Like, what if I don’t live near Boston? Can I still win? Well, you CAN win, but you’re on your own for getting to the theatre, finding a place to stay, etc. That said, Boston’s a wicked good town and if you want to use this as an excuse to come for a quickie visit, have at it. Just make sure that you don’t end up having a “hard knock life” of your own by showing up without ID to claim your tickets.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

CONTEST RULES AND FINE PRINT

General rules: follow the rules and everybody gets along nicely. You earn entries based on your participation via the Rafflecopter widget, and this giveaway runs from 12:00am ET on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 until 12:00am ET on Friday, May 5, 2017. Only valid entries received during that timeframe will be considered legitimate. Anyone who commits fraud or tries to screw with the system, game the system, or otherwise not play nicely will be removed from consideration. Google for “Wheaton’s 1st Law” if you want to understand where I’m coming from, folks. The winner will be notified by email within 1 hour of selection. This blog is sponsoring this giveaway, which was kindly donated by the folks producing “Annie” for the stage. I did not receive any payment in exchange for hosting this giveaway; I was one of many bloggers offered the opportunity to attend a press night of the show and to host a giveaway. I only get the satisfaction of knowing someone else gets to have a good time at a show.

**PRIZE RESTRICTIONS**
THE WINNER MAY CHOOSE FROM EITHER THE MAY 9, 2017 OR MAY 10, 2017 PRODUCTIONS. BOTH SHOWS BEGIN AT 7:00PM AND WILL BE AT THE BOCH CENTER WANG THEATRE. THE TICKETS WILL NOT BE EXCHANGEABLE, TRANSFERRABLE, SELLABLE, OR ANY OTHER “ABLES”. IF YOU WIN THEM, THESE ARE THE TWO SHOWS FROM WHICH YOU CAN CHOOSE. AT THIS THEATRE. PERIOD. THE PRIZE ONLY CONTAINS TICKETS–YOU ARE OWN YOUR OWN FOR TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, REFRESHMENTS, AND ANY OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO YOUR EVENING OUT.

**ELIGIBILITY**
YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO WIN, AND YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PRESENT A VALID ID AT THE TIME OF TICKET PICKUP. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY.

**GENERAL CONDITIONS**
ALL ENTRANTS RELEASE CRUNCHYMETROMOM, SPONSORS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE FOUNDERS, PARENT COMPANIES, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES AND THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS OF THE FOREGOING ENTITIES, AND ALL OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THIS CONTEST (ALL AFOREMENTIONED PARTIES, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FROM INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND. SPONSORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, MODIFY, OR TERMINATE THIS CONTEST OR ANY OF THE PRIZES AT ANY TIME, INCLUDING AFTER WINNERS ARE CHOSEN. ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY ENTRANTS TO SPONSOR OR ITS AFFILIATES WILL BE SUBJECT TO SPONSOR’S PRIVACY POLICY , EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, ENTRY AND/OR WINNER’S ACCEPTANCE OF A PRIZE OF ANY KIND CONSTITUTES PERMISSION FOR THE SPONSOR TO USE WINNER’S NAME, ADDRESS (CITY AND STATE), PHOTO, LIKENESS, BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION, STATEMENT AND VOICE FOR ADVERTISING/PUBLICITY PURPOSES WORLDWIDE AND IN ALL FORMS OF MEDIA IN PERPETUITY, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO OR COMPENSATION IN CONNECTION WITH SAID CONTEST OR THE PRIZE AWARDED. ALL ENTRANTS EXPRESSLY RELEASE THE SPONSOR, AND THEIR AFFILIATES, PARENT, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSEES, DESIGNEES, AND ASSIGNS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS WHICH THEY HAVE OR MAY HAVE FOR INVASION OF PRIVACY, DEFAMATION, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY SUCH USE.

**MISCELLANEOUS**
THIS BLOG IS THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR. ENTRANTS AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE PRIZE RESTRICTIONS, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND SPONSOR RULES.

 

Win LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales on DVD!

droidtales

 

You could say that I’m a big fan of Star Wars, but that might be a bit of an understatement. I LOVES ME some Star Wars, and I have ever since I first saw “Star Wars” (now Episode IV) in the theatre as a kid. And while some people may think that things have gone a little Spaceballs with the *Merchandising!* that accompanied the release of Episode VII, there is more than a little joy in my heart to see new Star Wars stories told on screens of all sizes.

So, when Disney asked me if I wanted to host a giveaway for the latest offering–LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales–I was all in. Over the winter holiday break, I helped dd put together the LEGO® version of Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle and it was SO much fun. I just really adore the pairing of LEGO® and Star Wars.

And now, the fun stuff: Who wants to win a copy of this fine show on DVD?

The story starts up just after the end of Episode VI (Return of the Jedi), with the celebration on Endor. As so often happens with the droids, hijinks ensue and–instead of just telling the story of what led up to Episode I (The Phantom Menace)–the droids end up giving their version of the entire saga from Episode I through Episode VI.

Here’s a clip, to get you started:

Details for the giveaway:

Disney has ponied up FIVE copies of LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales on DVD! Each DVD comes with an exclusive set of trading cards, so there’s even more collectibility baked into each item. Enter using the Rafflecopter below. Oh, and please: U.S. Residents ONLY.* I’ll notify winners very soon after the giveaway ends, and each winner will have three days to respond with their mailing address so I can get it to Disney for fulfillment.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

*The U.S. resident requirement is related to the fact that I’m trying to avoid any potential Customs issues. Please know that I love my fellow global residents, and please don’t take it personally. Not all of us think that we need to build walls.

CONTEST RULES AND FINE PRINT

THIS CONTEST IS OPEN TO U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY. General rules: follow the rules and everybody gets along nicely. You earn entries based on your participation via the Rafflecopter widget, and this giveaway runs from 12:00am ET on Thursday, March 3, 2016 until 11:59pm ET on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Only valid entries received during that timeframe will be considered legitimate. Anyone who commits fraud or tries to screw with the system, game the system, or otherwise not play nicely will be removed from consideration. Check “Wheaton’s 1st Law” if you want to understand where I’m coming from, folks. Five winners will be selected and each will receive a DVD, which will be mailed to the address they provide following notification of their winning status. Winners will be notified by email within 1 week of selection and MUST supply a valid U.S. mailing address within 3 days of being notified. This blog is sponsoring this giveaway, which was kindly donated by the folks at Disney. I did not receive anything from Disney in exchange for hosting this giveaway other than a WHOO HOO THANKS SO MUCH email. I’m nice like that. Also, the fine folks at Twitter and Facebook are not sponsors of this giveaway and have no stake in it whatsoever. Play nice, enter often, tell your friends, and may the force be with you!

Boston-area Advance Screening Alert: “Eddie the Eagle”

Eddie the Eagle

 

If you’re in the Boston area this coming Wednesday and would like to get a chance to see the upcoming 20th Century Fox picture, “Eddie the Eagle”, there’s a free advance screening!

“Eddie the Eagle” is based on the true story of Michael “Eddie the Eagle” Edwards, a Briton who competed in the 1988 Olympics as a ski jumper, much to the chagrin of…well, everyone. The movie is rated PG-13 for some suggestive material, partial nudity, and smoking. My review will be up on Friday, in time for the release!

Advance Screening Details

Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Start Time: 7:00pm
Location: AMC Loews Boston Common (175 Tremont Street, Boston, MA)


To get your free passes, go to http://www.gofobo.com/CrunchyEddie or go to http://www.gofobo.com/rsvp and enter the code CrunchyEddie.

 

IMPORTANT THINGS THAT YOU REALLY WANT TO PAY ATTENTION TO:

  • The RSVP links above will work for a limited number of “admit 2” passes, so get them while they’re hot!
  • Seating is first-come, first-served, so I recommend getting to the theatre EARLY to get on line. (An hour in advance is possibly a bit much, but arriving at 6:30pm may put you at the back of the line and limit your chances to get a seat.)
  • Seating is not guaranteed. Also, this theatre’s food service lines can be…a tad slow. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.