Off Broadway Theater Family Shows

What are the best Off Broadway Theater Shows currently playing that both kids and adults can enjoy? This is a question being asked by many theater-goers these days. In an effort to answer this question, I have put together a list of shows that you may find suitable for both adults and kids. These shows, in my opinion, are the best Off Broadway Shows to see this season. Call the theaters directly if you have any questions about the show and its contents and of course if you've seen all of these...there's always Off Off Broadway

• Altar Boyz
  
  I had the pleasure of seeing this Off Broadway Theater show not too long ago. It is basicly the story of a boy band which has a Christian theme. It begins with their last concert tour and in a very light plot reveals the history of the band. It is packed full of lively songs for both young and old. I honestly can say that I left the show feeling entertained and in an upbeat mood. From the comments I heard around me, most of my fellow audience members also enjoyed the show. This show is playing at the:

  New World Stages340 West 50th StreetNew York, NY 10019
  for tickets call:212-239-6200




• Fan Yang's - The Gazillion Bubble Show
  
  Complete with Tons of Bubbles, Light Effects, Multiple Lazers, Bubble Art Masterpieces this is Off Broadway Theater for all in the family. Yang, a 14 time Guinness World Record holder, is up to the task of astonishing his audience with his bubble science. He set his last record in August 2007 in New York City when he participated in "Live's Guinness Week" and broke the world record of "Most People in a Single Celled Bubble". This show involves audience participation.

  New World Stages340 West 50th StreetNew York, NY 10019
  for tickets call:212-239-6200




• Cirque du Soleil - Wintuk
  
  In their press release, Cirque du Soleil explains, "Wintuk is a winter tale about a boy's quest for snow and adventure. The boy lives in a city where the arrival of winter has brought long shadows and intense cold—but no snow! When the snow does not arrive, he embarks on a quest with three companions—a female shaman who's lost in the city, a shy man destined to discover his courage, and the shadow of a young girl—to the land of Wintuk to find the snow and bring it back to where it belongs." This show features "oversized marionettes", including six animated dogs, that are operated by puppeteers The puppeteers are concealed in hidden trenches that are incorporated into the set. This Off Broadway Theater performance is seasonal. Resident show at WaMu performance dates for 2010-2011 season to be announced soon.
  
  WaMu Theater Madison Square Garden Four Pennsylvania Plaza(7th Ave between W 31st Street & W 33rd Street)New York, NY 10001
  
  for tickets:Box Office Numbers:Box Office: (212) 465-MSG1Switchboard: (212) 465-6000

  Box Office Hours:Non-Event Days:Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pmSaturday from 10:00am to 6:00pmClosed Sunday

  Event Days:*Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 1 hour after event startSaturday from 10:00am to 1 hour after event startSunday from 12:00pm to 1 hour after event start

  *If an event starts prior to standard box office opening time, the box office will open at 9:00am, and stay open until 1 hour after the event start time.
  
  Runs November 11, 2009 through January 3, 2010

• No Dogs Allowed
  
  This new Off Broadway show is written by Sonia Manzano (Maria from Sesame Street)

  Familiar to all as the beloved Maria from Sesame Street, Sonia Manzano crafts a delightful tale about one family’s excursion from the Bronx to Enchanted State Park. Despite her parents warning not to do so, Iris sneaks her dog, El Exigente, into the family car already packed with cousins, aunts, uncles and “a few neighbors from the tri-state area.” But it only takes a little bit of trouble to bring the whole caravan to a screeching halt."
  
  Atlantic Theater Company
  Linda Gross Theater336 West 20th StreetNew York, NY 10011
  
  for tickets call:212-279-4200 or online at Ticket Central
  Runs Oct 10, 2009 until November 1, 2009




• Vital Theatre Company - Pinkalicious
  
  "Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.
  
  ***Sat. and Sun. at 1 PM - Recommended for Kids 3 - 8 years old Runs through January 3, 2010
  
  Bleeker Street Theater
  45 Bleeker Street
  New York, NY 10012
  for tickets call:212-239-6200



• Galli's Fairytale Theater
  
  
  Galli's Fairytale Theater, winner of the 2007 Berlin Children's Theater Innovation Award, has opened in its own theater space Off-Broadway in New York City. "Its premise is to teach children to overcome the challenges of everyday life... through their inspirational, humorous and educational fairytale adaptations." Check with them to see what is currently running
  
  Galli Fariytale Theater
  38 West 38th Street
  New York, NY 10018
  for tickets call:212-352-3101, 866-811-4111(toll free)
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• Dear Edwina
  
  From the producers:

  In the classic tradition of "Let’s put on a show," DEAR EDWINA’s 13-year-old heroine, Edwina Spoonapple, decides that she and her pals will do just that. Edwina’s special talent is giving advice, and she would do almost anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival. When a talent scout visits her hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan, Edwina – assisted by a host of quirky friends and neighbors - enthusiastically sings out her musical advice in hopes of finding her own special place in the spotlight. Together Edwina and chums set out to tackle a plethora of problems, in numbers about everything from birthday party etiquette to the proper way to set a table ("salad fork, fork, plate, knife, spoon"). The show features hilarious and endearing songs, offering clever advice on kid-troubling issues that run the gamut from what to do when offered icky food to how to deal with a truly annoying brother.
  
  DR2 Theater
  103 E 15th Street @ 20 Union Square East
  New York, NY 10003
  for tickets call or log on to telecharge
  Performances Begin December 11, 2009

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