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Kids love theater! That’s why I’ve put together the best shows for your kiddos to check out this month. Whether they’re 3 or 13, NYC has amazing shows for every age that are currently playing. Read on for some of my favorites!
3-5 Years Old
Gazillion Bubble Show
Gazillion Bubble Show
New World Stages, Stage 2, 340 West 50th Street
I pack bubbles along for every one of my sessions as a Kid Expert, but these performers put me to shame. Gazillion Bubble Show is truly remarkable in its ability to make bubbles magical again. With a team of performers who alternate shows, you can take your kiddos multiple times and see a totally different show.
Now Playing with tickets on sale through November 18th
More information: www.GazillionBubbleShow.com
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Hungry Caterpillar Show
DR2 Theatre at Union Square, 103 East 15th Street
Eric Carle’s books are a staple in the homes of Curated Care families. This beautiful show puts four of those shows on stage: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Lonely Firefly, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, and Brown Bear, Brown Bear.
Now Playing on Thursdays at 2 pm & Fridays at 10 am and 12 pm. Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm.
More information: www.HungryCaterpillarShow.com
5-8 Years Old
Pinkalicious
Vital Theatre
Theater at Blessed Sacrament, 152 West 71st Street
Pinkalicious is currently celebrating over 10 years off-Broadway! It brings the book series to life with music, dance, and lots of color. This bestselling picture book about how Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes translates beautifully on stage!
Now Playing through November 24th on select Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am.
More information: www.VitalTheatre.org
The Lion King
The Minskoff Theatre, 200 W 45th Street
If you haven’t already taken your kids to see this now classic Broadway establishment, now is the time! Grab tickets and take the family before the holiday tourists flood the city. It roars, it soars, and it delights. Tip: Although this show is tailor-made for kiddos in this age group, make sure they can sit through the show. Including one intermission, the musical runs 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Now Playing
More Information: www.TheLionKing.com
8-13 Years Old
The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
Step Afrika
Step Afrika! at The New Victory Theater, 209 W 42nd Street
The Migration pairs the paintings of Jacob Lawrence to life with music and dance. This electrifying piece of theater tells the story of the thousands of African Americans who moved across the country in search of a better life. Autism friendly. performances available!
November 10-26th
More Information: http://www.newvictory.org/Show-Detail?ProductionId=8418
Twelfth Night
Classic Stage
Classic Stage Company, 136 E 13th Street
My favorite band of actors in New York make up the brilliant Fiasco Theater. They’re bringing their special blend of smart and silly to Classic Stage Company for Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s virtually perfect comedy. Don’t underestimate your kiddos here; they’ll enjoy this just as much as you will.
Begins November 29th
More Information: www.classicstage.org/shows/2017/11/twelfth-night/
Ages 13 +
Puffs, Or: Seven Years of Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
New World Stages, Stage 5, 340 W 50th Street
Puffs takes a look at what the oft-ridiculed Hufflepuffs were up to while Harry Potter was stealing the focus by saving Hogwarts throughout J.K. Rowling’s seven books. This musical is loud and goofy, and just like the Harry Potter series that it parodies, it has a huge heart.
Now Playing with tickets on sale through July 2018. All matinee performances are suitable for families and kiddos under the age of 13. All other performances are made for 13+.
More Information: www.PuffsthePlay.com
The Wolves
Lincoln Center Theater
Newhouse Theater, 150 W 65th Street
The Wolves spends 90 minutes on a soccer field with an all-girls, high school team. It’s coming to Lincoln Center after a sold-out run at the Signature Theater and tickets are likely to go fast for this run as well. These young women are fierce, funny, and heartbreaking.
Previews begin November 1st. Opens November 20th
More Information: http://www.lct.org/shows/wolves/
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