The Nutcracker Unwrapped
If You've Never Experienced It, The Nutcracker Unwrapped is for You by Celeste González, Contributing Writer Originally published 11/24/23; updated 12/13/25 The holiday season always introduces a wonderful selection of live theater, opera, and ballet. And, of course, one of the most recognized amongst lovers of ballet is The Nutcracker. ... Read more
Hanukkah 2025: Things To Do, Eat, and Give
Hanukkah 2025: Things To Do, Eat, and Give by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers Last year, I wrote a post about Hanukkah 2024, marking the start of a new OTL tradition. So, here are some fresh (and refreshed) ideas for a Happy Hanukkah, including a new Hanukkah news feed that'll educate, ... Read more
Test Your Hanukkah Knowledge Crossword
Hanukkah 2025 Crossword Hint: race the timer, too! Entertaining Resources OTL Seat Fillers Locations Local & National Event Calendars - US & UK Spotlight Entertainment News Seat Filler Shop I'm Looking For... Things To Do Forum Seat Fillers/Things To Do Blog OTL Event Promoter's Hub
Stage & Screen Sips: 10 Christmas Cocktails Inspired by Shows
Stage & Screen Sips: 10 Christmas Cocktails Inspired by Shows by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers I can't believe it's taken me more than 10 years to create a "Christmas cocktails inspired by shows" blog post! It combines two of my favorite things. I spend all day in "theatre-land" promoting not ... Read more
10 Fantastic Gifts for Theater Lovers
You're Going To Love These Gifts for Theater Lovers by Celeste González, Contributing Writer Original post: November 4, 2023 Updated: November 13, 2025 Looking for the best gifts for that play aficionado or Broadway fanatic? Well, look no further than our list of 10 fantastic gifts for theater lovers. With ... Read more
The Gift of Thrill: Why Extreme Experiences are Better Than Any Material Item
The Gift of Thrill: Why Extreme Experiences Are Better Than Sweaters or Phone Chargers or Chia Pets! by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers If you're like me, you've struggled to find the "perfect" gift. I'm talking about something truly meaningful that wouldn't just end up gathering dust in a closet. I'm ... Read more
Why a Candlelight Concerts Gift Card Is the Perfect “Go-Do-Something” Present
Why a Candlelight Concerts Gift Card is the Perfect "Go-Do-Something" Present for Any Occasion by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers I love gifts that turn into memories (after all, I highly tout our OTL Seat Fillers gift memberships!), and a Candlelight Concerts gift card ticks every box. Picture an intimate venue ... Read more
Spooky Songs Crossword
Spooky Songs Crossword Hint: race the timer, too! Fastest puzzler wins a movie! Screenshot your completed puzzle and time by 3rd November, 2025, for a chance to win a cinema gift card. US & UK players welcome! Entertaining Resources OTL Seat Fillers Locations Local & National Event Calendars - US ... Read more
Spooky Shows That Thrill Theatres Annually
An Eerie Look Into the Spooky Shows That Thrill Theatre Audiences Year After Year by Holden Mattoon When's the last time you caught a spooky live show? For me, it was Sweeney Todd and the barber shop butcher. I've always thought that theatre shows are one of the best ways ... Read more
Funny Video Games That’ll Make Them Laugh So Hard They’ll Drop the Controller
🎮 The Ultimate Gift Guide to Funny Video Games That’ll Make Them Laugh So Hard They’ll Drop the Controller Give the gift of giggles with funny video games this season! From chaotic geese to physics-defying puzzles, these comedy-inspired video games are the perfect mix of laughs and chaos - and ... Read more
Halloween Entertainment Crossword
Halloween Entertainment Crossword Hint: race the timer, too! Entertaining Resources OTL Seat Fillers Locations Local & National Event Calendars - US & UK Spotlight Entertainment News Seat Filler Shop I'm Looking For... Things To Do Forum Seat Fillers/Things To Do Blog OTL Event Promoter's Hub
Holiday Shows 2025: Festive Theatre, Comedy, Concerts & More Near You
Holiday Shows 2025: Festive Theatre, Concerts, Festivals, and More - Near YOU! Holiday shows 2025 are your cue to swap sofa time for showtime. This auto-updating feed gathers festive theatre, laugh-out-loud comedy, sparkling concerts, family treats, immersive experiences, and more—so planning a magical night out is as easy as scrolling. ... Read more
Nothing Boo-ring Here! Things To Do For Halloween in the US & UK
Nothing Boo-ring Here! Fun Things To Do For Halloween - Events, Costumes & More! 2025 US & UK Edition Who says things to do for Halloween have to involve knocking on people's doors? OK, if that's fun for you, that's awesome! But, you can make the most of the spooky ... Read more
The Most Entertaining Way to Gift Entertainment (with Bonus Creative Gift Ideas!)
...with Bonus Creative Gift Ideas & Things To Do Inspiration by Lu Ann Wall, OTL Seat Fillers Giving the gift of experiences is exciting—but let’s be honest, an emailed or printed voucher can feel a little... flat. Wouldn’t you rather give the most entertaining gift in the most entertaining way? ... Read more
Hanukkah 2024: Elevated Gift Ideas, Fun Entertainment Trivia, and Timeless Tradition
Hanukkah 2024 Gifts: Elevated Gift Ideas, Fun Entertainment Trivia, and Timeless Tradition by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers There's so much information about Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Teacher Appreciation... But, there's not much about Hanukkah gift-giving, and I'm not talking about commercializing and making it ... Read more
The Ultimate Gift of Tickets for 2 for Valentine’s Day
Gift of Tickets for 2 for Valentine's Day Top 10 Experience Gifts That'll Turn Boring Into Special! by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers & City Guides Flowers captivate with their beauty, but they don’t last long, and jewelry might be beyond your price range (or it’s waaay too early for that)! ... Read more
