Bessie’s Big Shot

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Central Park at W 79th Street & West Drive,

See a fun and high-flying, family-friendly adventure at the historic, cozy Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Marionettes and music tell the story of Bessie the cow, who dreams of joining the…

Suggested Ages: 2 to 9
🎟 $15, $10/ages 1.5-12 years, free/under 18 months

I’mPossible

The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd St,

Run away and join the circus with young Johnny as he finds himself among an awe-inspiring, inclusive ensemble featuring a Deaf ringmaster, an award-winning gymnast who uses a wheelchair and…

Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+
🎟 $24-$49
Event Series PuppetWorks

Jack & the Beanstalk

Puppetworks 338 6th Ave, Brooklyn

Puppetworks marionettes' brings the classic tale to life with an original song score & a "live" Giant Advance reservations recommended. Strollers must be left on the porch outside (camera monitored).…

Suggested Ages: 3 to 13
🎟 $10-$11

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

The Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street sing and dance with fun surprises along the way in a new musical with costumed characters. Say hello to…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $45–$68
Event Series Vital’s The Wizard of Oz

Vital’s The Wizard of Oz

Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,

Enjoy a new take on a classic tale adapated by acclaimed Vital Theatre Company. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the…

Suggested Ages: 2 to 10
🎟 $59.50-$69.50

Mother’s Day Celebration

Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Join students from Calpulli Community in a festive dance celebration for Mother's Day. Learn about the traditions and cultures of Mexico, listen to live Mariachi music, and dance along.

Event Series 92Y Theater for Young Audiences

The Tempest

92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue between 91st & 92nd Street,

 Join an original musical retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play created just for young audiences. Told through music and dance, 92NY’s retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless story of uncovering family bonds on…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $20-$35
Event Series Fancy Nancy The Musical

Fancy Nancy The Musical

Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,

Elegant, energetic book character Fancy Nancy comes to life in an hour-long musical from Vital Theatre Company. Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to…

Suggested Ages: 2 to 8
🎟 $49.50

The 24 Hour Plays

The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd St,

See a showcase of original short plays conceived, written and rehearsed over a single day and night by seven young playwrights working with professional actors and directors. Earlier this year,…

Aladdin Autism Friendly Performances

New Amsterdam Theatre 214 W 42nd Street,

Based on the 1992 animated film, the Disney Theatrical Productions musical tells the story of a street-smart commoner whose life changes when he meets a magical genie that can grant…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $40-$79

Rosie Revere Engineer & Friends

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center 199 Chambers Street,

TheaterWorks USA's  fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math). Ms. Greer’s…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 12
🎟 $40

I Wish

The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd St,

Tuneful tenor and West End wonder Jordan Laviniere plays all the parts in a one man show with tongue-in-cheek music and lyrics, serving both looks and lessons. Through a series…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 7
🎟 $28

Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers Family Concert

Carnegie Hall W 57th Street & Seventh Ave,

Discover music from around the world in this vibrant, highly interactive concert for children. Learn about unique musical traditions from artists with magnetic personalities—including the internationally renowned Sylvester Makobi, who…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $18
Event Series Lincoln Center Kids

The Pa’akai We Bring

Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,

Learn about native Hawaiian traditions around the cultivation of pa‘akai (salt) with ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation including a tasty potluck of performance,…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $20 suggested, pay-what-you-wish