Upcoming Children's Theater Productions That the Entire Family Can Enjoy!
A great way to spend some bonding time with the kids is to attend some entertaining children’s plays with them! Many theaters all across the Island offer children’s theater which features a ton of great plays and musicals that parents can enjoy with their little ones.
A lot of the children’s theater, plays and musicals are performances based off of famous movies, novels and musicals, which is another reason why they’re so popular. It’s a wonderful way to re-live old classic productions while teaching your children all about them at the same time!
Take a look here at some upcoming events on Long Island that are featuring children’s theater plays and musicals:
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach NY, 11978
631-288-1500
Saturday, April 18th at 6:30 pm
$15
A cast of 22 local students ages 7-11 will whisk the audience away to Agrabah, the City of Enchantment, as they tell the fantastic tale of the street rat who became a prince with the help of a larger-than-life genie!
412 Main Street, Port Jefferson NY, 11777
631-928-9100
Saturdays April 18th, 25th, May 2nd & 9th at 11:00 am
$10
Enjoy this musical which features Annalise, a girl who wants to play on the Petaluma Pirates Little League team. Disappointed when Coach Wallop tells her to be on the team, she’s going to have to help them cheat!
265 E. Main Street, East Islip NY, 11730
631-581-2700
Saturday, April 18th-May 2nd 9:00-9:45 am
$225 new students, $200 returning students
Join this musical theater training program to learn acting, singing and dancing, for all levels, for children ages 4-6. Please register.
265 E. Main Street, East Islip NY, 11730
631-581-2700
Saturday, April 18th-May 16th 10:00-11:30 am
$250 new students, $225 returning students
Enjoy this musical theater training program culminating in a performance of Cinderella on the weekend of May 28th-May 31st, for children ages 7-10. Please register.
2222 Hewlett Avenue, Merrick NY, 11566
516-868-6400
Saturday, April 18th at 2:00 pm
$10
Enjoy the children's production, based on the novel by Dodie Smith, about what happens when a litter of dalmatian puppies is abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil.
1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma NY, 11779
631-737-1964
Wednesday, April 22nd & Saturday, April 25th 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Adult $18, Child $9, Senior Citizen $9, Group Rate $6
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole into the fantastical world of Wonderland. Ballet Long Island’s ballet is an adventure on stage with thrilling choreography and great costumes.
300 Community Drive, Manhasset NY, 11590
516-741-2550
Friday, April 24th 6:00-9:00 pm
$7
Enjoy this original play, created by the girls in the program, which explore the themes of respect, friendship, bullying, sibling and family rivalry, social classes and the importance of accepting others’ differences. These plays are appropriate for children of all ages.
305 North Service Road, Dix Hills NY, 11756
631-656-2148
Saturday, May 2nd (11 am & 2 pm) & Sunday, May 3rd (12 pm & 3 pm)
$10
Take the kids out to enjoy the children's musical, Shrek!
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville NY, 11548
516-299-3100
Saturday, May 16th at 2:00 pm
$14-$21
Don't miss out on this classic fairy tale involving dragons, a handsome prince, a wicked would-be queen, and that famous princess with long, long, long hair! For ages 3 and up.
700 Hemsptead Turnpike, Elmont NY, 11003
516-775-4420
Saturday, May 23rd at 2:00 pm
$12, $10 in advance
Don't miss out on the magic and comic banter with magician Gary Ferrar! Great event for the entire family to enjoy!
412 Main Street, Port Jefferson NY, 11777
631-928-9100
Saturdays May 30th, June 6th & 13th & Sunday, May 31st
11:00 am & 5/31 at 3:00 pm
Enjoy Theatre Three’s hilarious re-telling of the tale of a boy and his ingenious feline!
Which of these theater productions will you be attending? Share with us by commenting below!
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