Children's Theater & Live Shows for Kids in NYC (2025)

This original ballet brings Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel to life through dance, providing heartfelt and enchanting performances where audiences will witness unforgettable literary moments captured through beautiful choreography and storytelling.

Susan Gordon said:  A moving tribute to family, friendship, and finding one’s voice, Little Women Ballet promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. This original ballet brings Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel to life through dance, celebrating the timeless journey of the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – as they navigate love, loss, and personal growth during a transformative era, providing heartfelt and enchanting performances where audiences will witness unforgettable literary moments including Jo’s rejection of Laurie, the whimsical Pickwick Club meetings, and Beth’s touching farewell – all captured through beautiful choreography and storytelling. The two-act classical Full Length Little Women Ballet will have three performances taking place on Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, June 22 at 2 p.m.

Experience the magic of this interactive and engaging live show experience set to spark creativity, curiosity and a love of learning through The Wiggles signature mix of entertainment and education.

Enjoy free, interactive, and fun musical activities and performances in Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing. Family Day welcomes families with children ages 3–10 to a celebration of American music traditions, in connection with the Hall's season-long celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Activities are ongoing from 12 PM to 4 PM. Stop by for a quick visit or join us for the whole afternoon!

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!

Theater-loving families won't want to miss out on this Broadway ticket deal when it comes around. Kids and teens can attend a participating show for free with a full-paying adult, and certain shows also offer in-theater activities for kids. Choose from Wicked, Hamilton, The Lion King, Aladdin and many more.

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