Children's Theater & Live Shows for Kids in NYC

From April 1–5, Carnegie Hall debuts huddle, a new early childhood concert for babies and toddlers ages 0-2. Written by composers Saskia Lane and Thomas Cabaniss and librettist Zoë Palmer, huddle follows three characters (fragile, fin, and hoof) as they find each other and create a new community. Integrating themes of migration, community, and collective imagination, huddle is a highly interactive performance that invites babies and toddlers to be a part of the show. Registration opens on March 10 for free performances offered twice daily.

Monty Python meets Sherlock Holmes in this hilarious kid-friendly show about opening night of a murder mystery production where everything goes wrong.

Alexandra F. said:  Catching a Broadway show is a must when you're in NYC, and I think Wicked is one of the best musicals ever made, period. It also happens to be one of the most kid-friendly! It tells the untold story of the Wizard of Oz, giving us a behind-the-scenes look into the unlikely friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Incredible music, a fabulous and original (but also familiar!) story, and an absolutely dazzling stage presentation makes this a must-watch broadway show. In our family, both the adults and kids loved it!

Alexandra F. said:  This musical is SO. MUCH. FUN! It tells a "what if" story, imagining a new ending to the Romeo & Juliet tragedy if Juliet had decided to go on living rather than killing herself upon discovering Romeo's death. With the help of her friends, her nursemaid, and some of the most popular pop songs of the last couple decades, Juliet goes through a journey of self-discovery that will have you dancing in your seat, and leave you with a gigantic smile on your face. Though I saw plenty of younger kids in the audience, I think the focus on relationships and identity probably makes it most appropriate for mature tweens and up.

Bubble artist Fan Yang has been wowing audiences with this unique stage show. Now, his wife, children, and brother are also part of this New York City performance. This show features bubbles, laser effects, and soapy masterpieces. Theatergoers may even find themselves inside of a bubble. It's an unbubblievable experience that will make kids of all ages laugh and smile. This is a 60-minute performance with no intermission.

One of the greatest fantasy book series for kids continues its story onstage, where the children of Harry Potter, Ron & Hermione, and even Draco Malfoy have their own magical adventures at Hogwarts and beyond.

Kelly R said:  The familiar story and dazzling puppetry in The Lion King make it a great choice for a first Broadway musical for young kids, but my tweens loved it, too! If you can, it's fun to get an aisle seat so you have a great view when the actors parade through the audience.

The beloved Disney classic is brought to life on stage, with all of the glitz and spectacle you could hope for in a Broadway musical!

Alexandra F. said:  This is one of the few stage adaptations of Disney movies that I have really enjoyed, as the live performance really adds a sense of magic to the story. It helps that Alan Menken wrote the music for the show, too!