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Séquence 8 – Midtown West
Thursday, April 16-Sunday, April 26
Ages 5 and up
My daughter and I already have our tickets to this new circus show by Montreal's Les 7 Doigts de la Main. Everything I've seen by these amazing acrobats is spectacular, from their Off-Broadway hit Traces to their Tony-winning Broadway revival of Pippin. No animals, flashy costumes or hokey clowns here; these performers are all about high-flying action and intense emotions set to a hip-hop soundtrack.

Short Stories – Hudson Square
Tuesday, April 21-Saturday, April 25
Ages 8 and up
Hit avant-garde theater HERE for a unique puppet performance that, from the look of the videos, is equal parts Mummenschanz and a silent Señor Wences. Peruvian duo Ines Pasic and Hugo Suarez create kooky puppet characters out of their own hands, feet, knees, elbows and a few well-chosen props. The vignettes are wordless and humorous, and riff on the oddities of everyday life. Before the Friday, April 24 show, the performers will host a workshop in which they discuss their creative process; refreshments will be provided. RSVP to barbara@here.org for the workshop.

Manxmouse: The Mouse Who Knew No Fear – Fort Greene
Saturday, April 25-Saturday, May 2
Ages 6-10
Part of BAM's series of family programming, this stage adaptation of Paul Gallico's children's novel comes from the Netherlands' Theatergroep Kwatta, which uses everyday objects and simple toys to tell adventurous tales. The odd-looking mouse (he's bright blue, tailless and has giant, rabbit-style ears), goes on a quest to find his place in the world, braving wild animals, evil pet store owners and even a mouse's mortal enemy: a cat. A tribute to imagination and low-tech storytelling.

A Band of Angels – Midtown West
Saturday, April 25-Sunday, May 17
Ages 8 and up
New York City Children’s Theater (formerly Making Books Sing) presents a revival of its musicalization of kid-lit author Deborah Hopkinson's historical fiction book about the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Founded shortly after the Civil War at one of the first schools for emancipated slaves, the choir still makes a joyful noise today. Learn about its incredible history as a typical modern-day teen is magically transported back in time to meet the original members.

Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy’s Big Adventure – Flatbush
Sunday, April 26
Ages 3 and up
Last week, we raved about the engaging and inexpensive family shows presented at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts as part of its Target Storybook Series. If you have a young fan of the PBS Kids' hit series Dinosaur Train in your home, you'll want to check out this interactive stage adaptation. The show features songs, adventures and all the beloved characters, Buddy, Tiny, Don and Mr. Conductor, many brought to life via amazing puppets from Jim Henson Studios.

The Trials of Alice in Wonderland – Chelsea
Saturday, April 25-Sunday, May 17
Ages 5 and up
Out of all the shows my daughter and I see together, the ones at TADA! Youth Theater make the biggest impression on her, because she loves watching her peers on stage. Local youngsters ages 8 to 18 perform in original musicals that are quirky and thought-provoking. The company's latest production is based on Lewis Carroll's classic books, but expect a few twists and turns as Alice goes on trial for her kooky adventures in Wonderland.

New York Spring Spectacular – Midtown West
Through Thursday, May 7
Ages 5 and up
We highlighted Radio City's new seasonal show in our March GoList but didn't get to see it until April. Now that I've been with my 9-year-old daughter, I can say that while this splashy, high-tech spectacle has "for tourists" written all over it, it's a lot of cheesy, over-the-top fun for natives, too. Forget the silly story about an angel (Derek Hough from Dancing with the Stars) who comes to Earth to help save an old NYC tour guide's business from being destroyed by a heartless new media mogul (Tony winner Laura Benanti, though we saw her understudy the night we attended). The main attractions here are the recreations of NYC landmarks, notably the Statue of Liberty, Central Park's Alice in Wonderland statue and the New York Public Library's lions, Patience and Fortitude, all re-imagined as massive puppets voiced by celebrities; and the Rockettes. In fact, the stylish precision dancers are the best special effect in the entire 95-minute show. The 3D virtual tour of NYC, the light-up bracelets (which you're handed when you walk in), the random cameos by Despicable Me's Minions and Paddington Bear, and videos from Big Apple celebs (Donald Trump, Martha Stewart)—they all look drab in comparison to the leggy ladies doing their synchronized moves, including their iconic kick line. Tickets $46-$150 but save money on tickets through our affiliate Goldstar

New York Children's Theater Festival – Greenwich Village
Back for its fourth year but housed in a new venue, the Players Theatre, this fest features four different family shows. Each production plays for just one weekend and usually there are fun pre- and post-show activities like face painting, crafts, performance workshops, and meet and greets with the casts, all free to ticket holders. Looking at the full lineup, the two that caught my eye are:

Help Save the Monkey! – Friday, May 8-Sunday, May 10
Ages 3-8
This puppet play explores the budding friendship between 8-year-old Howard and 80-year-old Lillian, who band together to rescue her space-traveling monkey. Judging from the pics, the low-tech puppets are quite inventive and eye-catching.

The Meanest Birthday Girl – Friday, May 15-Sunday, May 17
Ages 3-8
Forget bridezilla; no one's more frightening than an over-entitled birthday girl. Based on Josh Schneider's picture book of the same name, this musical features a really nasty kid named Dana who decides that for her birthday she can do whatever she wants, including pinch, steal and be just generally awful. How will she learn her lesson? (Because you just know she will.)

Paper Planet – Midtown West
Saturday, May 30-Sunday, June 7
Ages 2 and up
Don't expect to sit back and relax at this interactive installation presented by the New Victory Theater. Audiences of all ages head into an artist-made jungle full of cardboard trees and paper flowers. Families add their own creations to this immersive environment and even contribute to the soundscape by making noise when the mic comes along.

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley – Flatbush
Sunday, May 17
Ages 5 and up
Another Target Storybook Series show based on Jeff Brown's 1964 classic, which I read when I was a kid and loved sharing with my daughter. This musical adaptation of the international adventures of a paper-thin boy comes from Dallas Children’s Theater. See the world through Stanley's eyes as he travels all over the world thanks to the mail!

Click, Clack, Moo – Corona
Sunday, May 31
Ages 4 to 10
Hit Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park to catch this musicalization of Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin's award-winning book about a bunch of farm animals who go on strike to fight for better working conditions. Hilarious and politically educational. 

Find more fun seasonal activities in our Spring Fun Guide.