Family Shows for Summer Break!
Scarlet, June 6th, 2025Shows perfect for summer break that all the family can enjoy!
Make summer unforgettable with family shows in New York! From magical bubble fun for little ones to the roaring spectacle of The Lion King, there's something for everyone. No matter your age, celebrate summer with a show to remember!
THE LION KING
Now showing at the Minskoff Theater
Lose yourself in the epic adventure that is The Lion King on Broadway! Based on the beloved Disney movie, this Broadway blockbuster transports you to the African Serengeti, where you'll meet the tenacious young lion prince Simba, who must battle to reclaim his throne in the face of tragedy.
WICKED
Now showing at the Gershwin Theater
Now the highest-grossing musical film adaptation of all time!
Still Defying Gravity 21 years later, this is Oz, but not as you know it! If you're wondering what the wonderful land of Oz was like before Dorothy dropped in, then Wicked has all the answers. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is the story of the unlikely friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West and The Good Witch, and how their stories formed the World of Oz.
THE GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW
Showing until September 7 at the Stage 2 New World Stages
Guinness World Record holder Fan Yang is the king of bubbles! Practising his art since his late teens, he's taking bubble magic to a whole new level, performing on Oprah, Ellen and The Late Show, where David Letterman branded him 'The Greatest Bubble Artist in the World'. Featuring fantastic next-level laser lighting displays, and a great musical score, The Gazillion Bubble Show is an hour plus of unbelievable soapy masterpieces, which float above the audiences heads in their hundreds and even fully enclose some lucky volunteers.
ALADDIN
Now showing at the New Amsterdam Theater
Disney's Aladdin has been showing audiences a whole new world 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!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
Now showing at the Lyric Theatre
The latest chapter in the Harry Potter saga is live on Broadway, in a completely renovated theater designed specifically for The Cursed Child! Co-created for the stage by the original author and Bafta-winning screenwriter and playwright Jack Thorne, you now have the chance to catch this modern classic as it plays eight times a week at the Lyric Theatre!
JURASSIC QUEST
At the Meadowlands Expo Center, June 27 - 29
Families must get down to Jurassic Quest and have an awesome time delving into pre-historic times. Kids will jump at the chance to adventure into a world when dinosaurs of all types existed. This is the only event in the country that features dinosaurs that are the actual size that they were centuries ago and allows little ones to get up close and personal with these fascinating ancient creatures.
MONSTER JAM
At the Prudential Center, August 8 - 10
Going strong since the early 1990s, this bone-crunching, fuel-injected show gathers together the best drivers and monster trucks in the world to face off in the hopes of making it to the finals in Las Vegas. Monster Jam is divided into racing and freestyle, allowing the drivers to go head to head, and then show off their jumps, wheelies and donuts solo. You won't believe the tricks these hulking gas guzzlers can pull off. Great family entertainment, Monster Jam is also a must for any petrol heads out there!
We have a huge selection of family shows heading your way, you can view all family shows here!
