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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The New Victory has been the go-to destination for enriching and affordable theater for families since 1995.
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The Best Family Shows of Off-Broadway's New Victory Theater 2024-25 Season
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
Hell's Kitchen is a cool coming-of-age piece loosely based on Alicia Keys' life story. Photo by Marc J. Franklin
Best New Broadway Shows This Season Plus Can't-Miss Classics for Families
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
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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Graduating public school seniors can get a FREE TDF membership enter for a chance to win tickets to Hell's Kitchen or SIX. Photo by Joan Marcus
TDF Gifts Grads Deep Broadway Discounts and a Chance to Win Tickets to SIX, Hell's Kitchen
If your grad is into the arts, this is a great way to save on tickets!
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Eric Carle's colorful animals come to life on stage,
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Soars in NYC
This show is colorful, artsy and will hold your kid in awe for 60 solid minutes.
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Annie takes over the stage at The Theater at Madison Square Garden this holiday season. Photo by Matthew Murphy
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Here's a holiday treat: 14 family-friendly stage shows to celebrate the season.
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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
Cue the clowns, the circus is in town. Here are our favorite shows under the big top!
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The New Victory has been the go-to destination for enriching and affordable theater for families since 1995.
  VIDEO
The Best Family Shows of Off-Broadway's New Victory Theater 2024-25 Season
Circus, dance, puppetry, and more.
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Inspired by the fantasy role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern is a hilarious and highly-interactive new show.
Big Laughs and Family Fun at This Interactive Dungeons & Dragons Inspired Live Show
Snag tickets or enter the lottery.
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