Family-friendly (NYC Reviews) (13)

Shows the whole family can enjoy!

From Disney classics like 'The Lion King', to stage adaptations of beloved children's books, family-friendly theatre is a popular choice for families looking to head into New York's theatreland.

Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best shows on Broadway and beyond for families! Read New York Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best children's family shows running in and around New York right now!

94
Must See!
42 Reviews
Opens Aug 17
NYC: Queens

This interactive, semi-improvised family show for kids 3-10 years old puts a wildly comedic, theatrical twist…

94
Must See!
26K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

This all-ages musical spectacle tells the untold true story of the Witches of Oz.

92
Must See!
13K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba's rise to the throne.

92
Must See!
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Returning to its Off-Broadway roots, this new production stars Corbin Bleu and Constance Wu.

Score it Buy from $35
91
Must See!
253 Reviews
Opens Dec 12
NYC: Upper W Side

Met's Magic Flute, Julie Taymor's enchanting, abridged production with dazzling puppets.

91
Must See!
9K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Harry Potter is all grown up in this Tony-winner that brings the magic of the books alive on stage.

87
Excellent
7K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Disney's stage adaptation features hit songs from the film, plus several new songs for Broadway.

85
Excellent
31 Reviews
Ends May 2025
NYC: Gramercy

An adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ epic novel.

84
Great
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: East Village

A worldwide phenomenon where comedy, music, and paint collide in a circus of the imagination.

84
Great
179 Reviews
Opens Dec 01
NYC: Greenwich V

The return of Be Bold! Productions' family-friendly musicalization of Charles Dickens' iconic tale.

81
Great
729 Reviews
Ends Jan 2025
NYC: Midtown W

This spectacular display of sight and sound can only be described as ‘bubble artistry’.

88
Excellent
15 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A customized, interactive show with audience input that is unique every time!

Score it Buy from $28
Unreviewed
Opens Oct 19
NYC: Midtown W

A princess learns humility through acrobatic challenges with a troublesome pea in this whimsical adaptation.