Family-friendly shows
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Lyric Theatre
Once Upon a Mattress
Hudson TheatreWicked
Gershwin Theatre
Hadestown
Walter Kerr TheatreBack to the Future on Broadway
Winter Garden Theatre& Juliet
Stephen Sondheim TheatreThe Lion King
Minskoff Theatre
MJ The Musical
Neil Simon Theatre
Hamilton
Richard Rodgers TheatreWater For Elephants
Imperial Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors
Westside Theatre
The Play That Goes Wrong
New World StagesAladdin
New Amsterdam Theatre
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now!
New World Stages
Blue Man Group
Astor Place Theatre
Dorrance Dance | The Nutcracker Suite
New York City Center
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Duke on 42nd Street
Gazillion Bubble Show
New World Stages
Banksy Museum
Banksy Museum New York
A Christmas Carol
McCarter Theatre Center
Improv 4 Kids LIVE!
Broadway Comedy Club
Squid Game: The Experience
Manhattan Mall
Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden
A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday
The Joyce Theater
Meet the Music! Inspector Pulse Goes to Sleep
Alice Tully Hall
Meet the Music! Inspector Pulse Takes His Pulse!
Alice Tully Hall
The Museum of Broadway
The Museum of Broadway
Yuletide Factory
New Victory Theatre
Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy
The Shed
Edges of Ailey Performances at the Whitney
Whitney Museum of American Art
Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
92NY Buttenwieser HallTreat the whole family to a show by getting family-friendly show tickets. Now's the best time to score great ticket prices to Disney musicals, fun comedies, and more for you and your kids. There's plenty of family-friendly theatre to see on Broadway and beyond — browse the best shows for kids and get tickets on TodayTix.
Going to a live show is one of the best things to do with kids, especially in New York City. Broadway shows allow children 4 and older to attend, and there are plenty of options for children of all ages, like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. If you have even younger children, look off Broadway for theatre geared specifically for toddlers, like the shows at the New Victory Theater, which is dedicated specifically to children's theatre.
Regardless of what venue you go to, theatre is a great activity for kids because they'll delight in the colors, sounds, sights, and spectacles. They might even develop a love of theatre and the arts that will last a lifetime. Plus, whether you're on a family vacation to New York or live here, you have to check out theatre with your family — it's one of New York's most famous attractions.
Broadway tickets make great holiday, birthday, and special occasion gifts for your family, too, and you all get to enjoy the show together. Discover the best New York shows for kids and get theatre tickets to family-friendly shows on TodayTix.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best shows in New York for kids?
The best show for your kids depends on their age; each show has an age recommendation listed on its TodayTix page so you'll know what's suitable for your family. Some all-ages hits that remain popular, though, include Wicked, The Lion King, Aladdin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Blue Man Group.
What musicals are appropriate for kids?
Disney musicals like The Lion King and Aladdin are great family-friendly shows, and those are just a couple options. This page lists all the plays and musicals appropriate for kids, and each individual show page lists an age recommendation so you know what's suitable for your child.
What plays are appropriate for kids?
Plays like The Play That Goes Wrong and Blue Man Group are great family-friendly shows, and those are just a couple choices. This page lists all the musicals and plays appropriate for kids, and each individual show page lists an age recommendation so you know what's suitable for your child.
How old does a child have to be to see a show?
Broadway theatres allow children ages 5 and older to attend, though some individual shows are recommended for older audiences. Age requirements for Off-Broadway shows vary, and certain shows geared toward kids may not have an age minimum. New York shows require all children to have their own ticket regardless of age.
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