Finding Plays Suitable for Children

Whether you’re devising a plan for a family night out or hoping to expand your child’s interests, a few hours watching a live play or musical can definitely fit the bill. Aside from buying tickets to shows designed for young audiences, it can be difficult to find family-friendly fare. Expand your options with a few strategies to determine which mainstream productions will be suitable for the youngsters in your life.

Discover Family-Friendly Events

Find out what’s playing that might interest your child by consulting NYC play reviews. Various critics, entertainment sites or reviewers have sections devoted to kid-friendly works. Sign up for alerts that will notify you when shows suitable for younger audiences arrive in local theaters. In addition, when purchasing tickets through an agency, most will provide information on age restrictions and recommendations for each performance.

Consider Maturity Level

Many children will enjoy productions targeted to adults. Yet if you’re considering a title that’s not a children’s musical, for instance, ask those who have seen it if they believe it’s appropriate or listen to the original soundtrack yourself to determine whether it will suit your child’s maturity level. Mull over any controversial elements of the production and consider whether you’re willing to expose your kids to such content.

Gather Recommendations

Ask other adults you trust for their recommendations. Consult your child’s teacher to see if he’s seen any productions suitable for your youngsters. The parents of your kids’ friends may also know of a few titles that they would enjoy. Search for websites designed for families – their entertainment reviews may specifically outline content from plays or movies that might be unsuitable for children. A night at the theater will become an amusing and memorable night for your child. Doing a little research beforehand will ensure the experience you choose will make the memories extremely positive ones.