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 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
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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
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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
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Enjoy a Big Apple-inspired doughnut in the heart of Times Square. Photo by Jody Mercier
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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
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Start the summer with free musical entertainment at Live at the Archway in Dumbo. Photo by Noemie Trusty.
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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
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