Guide to Children's Theater and Shows in New York City

Find top musicals and shows for families in NYC, from Broadway to indie theater. Read parent reviews and find out what's coming up.

Photo: Pete the Cat brings his cool feline 'tude to the Upper West Side this fall. Photo by Jeremy Daniel

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& Juliet turns Shakespeare's classic tale on its head with plenty of girl power. Photo courtesy of Matthew Murphy
Best Broadway Shows for Kids and Families
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The Best Family Shows of Off-Broadway's New Victory Theater 2022-2023 Season
Broadway Week, the semi-annual program offering discounted tickets to big-name Broadway shows, like The Lion King, returns January 10, 2023. Photo courtesy of Disney on Broadway
Score Big Discounts on Broadway Show Tickets When Broadway Week Deal Returns
Watch as kids become entranced by a live show. Photo by Alexis Buatti Ramos, courtesy of the New Victory Theater
Best Children’s Theaters in the US: Why Bringing Young Kids to the Theater Is So Important
The off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors is perfectly set in a small theater, with big performances from its cast. Photo by Emilio Madrid-Kuser
Best Off-Broadway Shows for Kids: Affordable Children's Theater in NYC
The charming Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre presents reimagine classics with the old-school art of marionette puppet shows. Photo courtesy of the City Parks Foundation
NYC Puppet Shows, Workshops, and Festivals for Kids

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The Eric Carle Story brings a new batch of beloved children's books to the stage in NYC. Photo courtesy of Rockefeller Productions
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This enchanting show will wow young audiences. Get tickets now.
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Lincoln Center’s Family Programming takes center stage at Summer for the City. Photo by Mari Uchida
Free NYC Summer Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families
Here are our top picks for free, alfresco summer entertainment in NYC.
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The Hudson River Classical Theater Company presents The Importance of Being Earnest in Riverside Park this summer. Photo by Daniel Cermak for the Hudson River Classical Theater Company
NYC's Shakespeare in the Park and More Classics: How to Get Tickets and Tips for Bringing Kids
Here's how to see the show in Central Park and more kid-friendly classic outdoor productions.
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The charming Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre presents reimagine classics with the old-school art of marionette puppet shows. Photo courtesy of the City Parks Foundation
NYC Puppet Shows, Workshops, and Festivals for Kids
Settle in for a charming theater experience full of puppetry magic.
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Broadway Week, the semi-annual program offering discounted tickets to big-name Broadway shows, like The Lion King, returns January 10, 2023. Photo courtesy of Disney on Broadway
Score Big Discounts on Broadway Show Tickets When Broadway Week Deal Returns
BOGO for Broadway? Yes, please! Here's how to nab this discounted deal.
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The off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors is perfectly set in a small theater, with big performances from its cast. Photo by Emilio Madrid-Kuser
Best Off-Broadway Shows for Kids: Affordable Children's Theater in NYC
Shows for toddlers to tweens, with very attractive prices!
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