Have you ever wondered how long your younger kids or younger brother and sister can sit still? Can they make it through a show? It depends upon, among other factors, their age, whether or not they have attended theater before and whether or not the show appeals to them. You can get information about the suggested age group and age limits at most of the Theater Websites. If in doubt, ask questions...call the box office.
- Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
St. James Theatre, 246 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Audience: Age 3 and Up, Everyone must have a ticket, children under 3 will be permitted to buy a "Lap Ticket" the day of the performance
Run Time: 90 Minutes - No Intermission
- Grease
Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
Audience: May not be appropriate for children 7 and under. Children under 4 will not be admitted to the theater
Run Time: 2 hours 15 minutes including 1 intermission
- Hairspray
Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10036
Audience: Hairspray is fine for elementary school age kids and older. Children under 4 years of age will not be permitted into the theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes including one 15 minute intermission
- Legally Blonde
Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Audience: May be inappropriate for children 7 and under. Children under 4 will not be permitted into the theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission
- Mamma Mia
Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Audience: May be appropriate for children 4 and older. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
- Mary Poppins
New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
Audience: For elementary school children and older. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020
Audience: All ages...Any child who has reached their second birthday requires a ticket for admission. Any child younger than 2 years old does not require a ticket, however, they may not occupy a seat and must sit on a parent or guardian's lap.
Run Time: 90 to 105 minutes
- The Color Purple
Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Audience: May be appropriate for children 10 and over. Brief rear nudity and dimly lit. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
- The Lion King
Minskoff Theatre, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Audience: For elementary school children and older. Children under 4 will not be admitted to the theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
- The Little Mermaid
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W 46th St, New York, NY Previews begin: Nov 3rd Opening: Dec 6th
Audience: Suitable for children of all ages, however, children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
- The Phantom Of The Opera
Majestic Theatre, 247 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Audience: Recommended for children age 8 and older. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
- Les Miserables
Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Audience: May be inappropriate for children under the age of 14. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 55 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
- 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Circle In The Square Theatre, 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Audience: May be appropriate for children of all ages. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theater
Run Time: 1 hours, 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
- Wicked
Gershwin Theatre, 255 W 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Audience: Appropriate for children age 8 and up. Adult themes, however, nothing vulgar. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the theater.
Run Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. Act 1 is 1:30 hours and Act II is 1 hour
- Xanadu
Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Audience: May not be appropriate for children 5 and under. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theater
Run Time: 90 minutes, no intermission
- Young Frankenstein
Hilton Theatre, 214 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10019
Audience: Recommended for children age 10 and older. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theater. Anyone entering the theater must have a ticket.
Run Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
