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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Stranger Things: The First Shadow plays at the Marquis Theatre and gives the popular Neflix show a prequel. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Best Broadway Shows for Kids and Families in 2025
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The Best Family Shows of Off-Broadway's New Victory Theater 2025-26 Season
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 Big Apple Circus has pitched its big top in Damrosch Park for a fun-filled show that's an ode to its hometown. Photo by Jody Mercier
Big Top Comes to the Big Apple: Big Apple Circus and More High-Flying Shows in NYC
Enjoy a Big Apple-inspired doughnut in the heart of Times Square. Photo by Jody Mercier
Times Square with Kids: What to Do Beyond the Usual Tourist Spots
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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Jump into the magic and beauty of Cirque du Soleil's Luzia, in Atlanta through January 26, 2026. Photo by Matt Beard, courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
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One of the most popular takes on The Nutcracker comes from Atlanta Ballet, performed at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Photo by Kim Kenney
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Expand kids' imaginations with family-friendly plays and musicals at Alliance Theater. Photo courtesy of Alliance
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See wonderful live puppet performances, like Pete the Cat, at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo by Chris Hunt
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Watch as kids become entranced by a live show. Photo by Alexis Buatti Ramos, courtesy of the New Victory Theater
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