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Best Family Shows from October 4 - December 4

in New York

Aladdin at New Amsterdam Theater

Aladdin

The magic of Disney's Aladdin has been delighting audiences at the New Amsterdam Theatre since 2014! Join Aladdin, Jasmine and the hilarious Genie on a magic carpet ride you'll never forget with this Tony-winning adaptation of the 1992 film. Packing in romance and adventure, and all of your favorite songs from the film including, "A Whole New World" and "A Friend Like Me", this is the ultimate musical spectacular that all ages will enjoy!

Showing until Dec 4

New Amsterdam Theater

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A Christmas Carol - The Musical at Players Theater

A Christmas Carol - The Musical

Celebrating 16 fantastic years, The Players Theatre's marvelous musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's Christmas classic returns to the stage this holiday season. Following the fortunes of cantankerous miser Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey of enlightenment led by four forewarning ghosts, this British pantomime-inspired production is a delight for all the family.

Wicked at Gershwin Theater

Wicked

Forget Dorothy, the juiciest tale from the land of Oz concerns the Wicked Witch of the West and her unlikely friendship with Glinda The Good Witch. Featuring more iconic numbers than you can nod your witches hat to ('Defying Gravity', 'Popular'), this three-time Tony winner is modern Broadway's biggest original musical and a glorious addition to the Oz mythology.

Showing until Dec 4

Gershwin Theater

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Back To The Future - The Musical at Winter Garden Theater

Back To The Future - The Musical

Great Scott! Back To The Future is coming to Broadway with Roger Bart as Doc Brown! The hit 80's franchise is the latest movie sensation to receive a musical adaptation. The production follows Marty McFly and kooky scientist Doc Brown as they travel through space and time, finding themselves in a series of mishaps. Will these two-time travelers ever find their way back home?

Showing until Dec 4

Winter Garden Theater

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NYCB: The Nutcracker at David H Koch Theater

NYCB: The Nutcracker

The production that forms the heart of New York City's year-end holiday season! Whether it is a family tradition or a once-in-a-lifetime visit, your experience of this glittering classic ballet will stay with you forever and warm your spirit! A lavish, full-scale spectacle, there's a reason this is the Big Apple's favorite holiday show!

Elf the Musical at Marquis Theater

Elf the Musical

A Christmas gift that is sure to put a merry ole' spring in your step, Elf The Musical returns to Broadway this holiday season for a limited run at the Marquis Theatre! Based on the iconic 2003 film of the same name, the production fast became a holiday tradition for many, jingling its way onto the stage in 2010, and was a bigger hit than chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Sean Astin as Santa and Grey Hanson as Buddy the Elf, celebrate the season the Broadway way as Buddy's story unfolds from November 9!

Nov 9 - Dec 4

Marquis Theater

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The Lion King at Minskoff Theater

The Lion King

Broadway's third longest-running show is a thrilling reinvention of the Disney classic. Brought to life by director Julie Taylor, The Lion King on Broadway is an exuberant mix of the songs from the movie, sumptuous costumes, and breathtaking puppetry. The winner of the Tony for Best Musical is the perfect blend of entertainment and art, it is a must-see for all the family.

Showing until Dec 4

Minskoff Theater

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

A true New York City institution, the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the sparkling, breath-taking way to get you in the Christmas spirit, with unforgettable with the Radio City's unmatchable and unstoppable Rockettes performing their precision dancing and world-famous routines! With gorgeously costumed and choreographed vignettes including the Toy Soldiers, Santa and his glamorous reindeer, The Nativity, and even a teddy-bear-themed version of The Nutcracker, this show takes everything you love about Christmas and amps it up tenfold, creating beautiful new memories from the beginning to the brand-new 100 drone Christmas Lights finale!

Annie at The Theater At Madison Square Garden

Annie

Ever since her first introduction to America in a comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has captivated audiences with wit, pluck and eternal optimism. When she finally got her first musical in 1977, her place in our hearts was cemented. Full of modern classics such as the soaring 'Tomorrow' and the toiling 'Hard Knock Life', Annie is the first word in family entertainment. Don't wait to in love with this spunky orphan all over again as she and her rag tag group of pals take to the stage in New York this holiday season!

New Jersey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Union County Arts Center

New Jersey Ballet - The Nutcracker

There's no better way to get into the holiday spirit than gathering the family for an epic journey following Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker prince! Venture into battle with the Mouse King and onto the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy awaits with a special surprise! NJ Ballet has been entertaining families for over four decades, and continuously adds to their repertoire with new and exciting performances!

Fairytale of New York at Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

Fairytale of New York

Fairytale of New York will take to the North American road in 2024 offering another opportunity to indulge in an all-out, all-Irish Christmas extravaganza! Expect to hear some of the season's best-loved songs, including of course, the iconic Fairy Tale of New York, alongside some of the Emerald Isle's biggest hits, such as Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and many more.

Elf the Musical at Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

Elf the Musical

Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

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