Top NYC Children’s Theaters

One of the things that New York City is known for is its theaters. People come from all over the country – and the world – to see Broadway and off-Broadway plays. Another great thing about New York City is that kids are never left out of the fun, as there are quite a few theaters that cater specifically to the 17 and under crowd. Most of these children’s theaters offer workshops, classes and summer camps for kids as well.

With a surprising number to choose from, here are the top 5 children’s theaters; theaters that will be sure to offer you and your children truly memorable times:

TADA! Youth Theater

TADA! Youth Theater is one of the most dynamic and comprehensive of New York City’s children’s theaters, not only offering live performances for children (and by children), but also offering classes and summer camps as well. To learn more about what new performances, classes and camps this theater is currently offering, go to their site.

 The New Victory Theater

The New Victory Theater is a theater that offers performances to eager theater-goers, as well as arts education programs to children. They combine both of these facets to offer a distinctive learning experience that uses performing arts as an educational resource. Visit their site and find out more about what this theater, right in the middle of 42nd Street / Times Square, has to offer.

 The Pied Piper Children’s Theater

The Pied Piper Children’s Theater has performed everything from Fairytales (Hansel and Gretel), to Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Their theater arts program is offered to children from ages 5 to 18, with the teenagers taking on a “mentoring role” to the younger, newer members of the troupe. Besides teaching theatrical and musical skills, The Pied Piper Children’s Theater fosters a development of leadership, community and service as well. Please go to their site to learn more about this socially responsible children’s theater.

Literally Alive

At Literally Alive, professional adults do all the acting, but the plays are definitely geared for a young audience. This theater takes classic children’s literature (such as Stone Soup, Treasure Island, and A Christmas Carol, among others), and creates fun musicals for the kids to enjoy. Families can also participate in a pre-show workshop, where you can meet cast and crew members; you can also help make some of the shadow puppets that they will use in the performance! Go to their site to find out more about this literally thrilling experience.

Galli’s Fairytale Theater NYC

The most progressive of the five, Galli’s Fairytale Theater NYC offers a method of acting that facilitates children in not only learning how to master the craft of acting, but enables them to create good communication, foster emotional healing, and boost creativity in their personal lives as well – and classes start for children as young as 2 years old! Go to their site for more information on this transformative children’s theater.

Photo credit: Carol Cain

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