Bessie’s Big Shot

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Central Park at W 79th Street & West Drive,

See a fun and high-flying, family-friendly adventure at the historic, cozy Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Marionettes and music tell the story of Bessie the cow, who dreams of joining the…

Suggested Ages: 2 to 9
🎟 $15, $10/ages 1.5-12 years, free/under 18 months

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

Kings Theatre 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street sing and dance with fun surprises along the way in a new musical with costumed characters. Say hello to…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $45–$68
Event Series Vital’s The Wizard of Oz

Vital’s The Wizard of Oz

Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,

Enjoy a new take on a classic tale adapated by acclaimed Vital Theatre Company. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the…

Suggested Ages: 2 to 10
🎟 $59.50-$69.50

Mother’s Day Celebration

Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Join students from Calpulli Community in a festive dance celebration for Mother's Day. Learn about the traditions and cultures of Mexico, listen to live Mariachi music, and dance along.

The Tempest

92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue between 91st & 92nd Street,

 Join an original musical retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play created just for young audiences. Told through music and dance, 92NY’s retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless story of uncovering family bonds on…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $20-$35
Event Series Fancy Nancy The Musical

Fancy Nancy The Musical

Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,

Elegant, energetic book character Fancy Nancy comes to life in an hour-long musical from Vital Theatre Company. Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to…

Suggested Ages: 2 to 8
🎟 $49.50

Viva el Cinco de Mayo: Festival of Son

Kupferberg Center for the Arts 153-49 Reeves Ave, Flushing

Join a second annual Cinco de Mayo family celebration featuring world-renowned ensembles such as Mariachi Real De Mexico with special guest José Adán Pérez, Tlen Huicani from Veracruz, Mexico, and…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $20
Event Series And Then, Now

And Then, Now

Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn

traverse Green-Wood’s spring landscape to experience moments of music, dance, and reflective conversation. An immersive performative walk explores the significance of reliance—be it on each other, the environment, or our…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $30, $18/students & seniors

The 24 Hour Plays

The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd St,

See a showcase of original short plays conceived, written and rehearsed over a single day and night by seven young playwrights working with professional actors and directors. Earlier this year,…

Children’s Day: Kodomo No Hi

Japan Society 333 E 47th Street,

Hang up your koinobori (carp streamers), don your kabuto (samurai helmet) and join Japan’s special holiday where all children are stars and their happiness takes center stage. Enjoy the captivating…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $18

Aladdin Autism Friendly Performances

New Amsterdam Theatre 214 W 42nd Street,

Based on the 1992 animated film, the Disney Theatrical Productions musical tells the story of a street-smart commoner whose life changes when he meets a magical genie that can grant…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $40-$79

The Crack-a-lackin’ Classical Concert

United Palace of Cultural Arts 4140 Broadway at 175th Street,

The United Palace of Cultural Arts (UPCA) joyfully presents a multi-genre musical performance made for the community, by the community. “Crack-a-lackin’” is old-time (as far back as the 1990s!) urban…

Rosie Revere Engineer & Friends

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center 199 Chambers Street,

TheaterWorks USA's  fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math). Ms. Greer’s…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 12
🎟 $40