'Curtains' or 'Gypsy' on Broadway for kids

Traveling to NYC in July. Kids (11,13,14) have already seen Wicked. Too old for Lion King, Poppins, etc.. Are Curtains and Gypsy entertaining but understandable and toned down enough for kids this age?

'Curtains' or 'Gypsy' on Broadway for kids

Yes, they are. Gypsy, a show about a woman who becomes a stripper, is toned down and is a perfect show for small children. Curtains, a show about a murder, is also toned down.

Actually, I%26#39;m joking. They%26#39;re not. But since I%26#39;m not a Mormon and you probably are, only you can determine what subject matter is ok for an 11 year old. I don%26#39;t know what %26#39;toned down enough%26#39; means in a world where 10 year olds get Grand Theft Auto for Christmas.

'Curtains' or 'Gypsy' on Broadway for kids

How about Hairspray? I think it would be great for kids that age. It%26#39;s about high school kids, and has great songs, costumes, etc. Great for adults too.

Even if they%26#39;ve already seen the movie I%26#39;m sure they%26#39;d like it.

Or Mama Mia?

There%26#39;s so many good options - Curtains is great, Gypsy would be awkward. They might really enjoy Xanadu and find it really funny. Even Phantom they might find cool.

I would not take my kids to these shows as they are not really geared toward a kid audience and may not be enjoyable to them. Instead I would look at Hairspray or Legally Blond. Please don%26#39;t count out Mary Poppins or Lion King. These are amazing Broadway shows. The scenery in Lion King is among the most memorable I have seen on Broadway, and I have been blessed to see dozens of Broadway shows. It is mesmerizing to both children and adults. As for Mary Poppins, this is the not the Disney Movie version. It follows the books more closely and has a slightly darker side which my kids (ages 10, 12 and 14) liked. My kids loved Wicked, Lion King and Mary Poppins, in that order. They liked Hairspray and Legally Blond. I loved Mamma Mia but have not yet taken my children. I probably could take them at their current ages but the theme, a young woman trying to figure out which of three men is her father so that he can participate in her wedding, was a bit mature for my kids (or rather me). The music is fun and the show is great but I just wasn%26#39;t ready to introduce my kids to it. You will have to decide that one.

For and irreverant comedy, my 12 year old son highly recommends Spamalot. Potty humor and slapstick jokes galore! Moms

I agree that Gypsy and Curtains are not shows that kids of that age will enjoy.

I also agree Legally Blonde and Hairspray are excellent choices, and you should be able to find discounts for both of these shows.

I do not think these shows are for that age group.

How about Little Mermaid?

Mary Poppins was great, I think they would all love it, same with Hairspray.

Some good Off-Broadway shows for them would include Stomp %26amp; Jump.

I actually think they would enjoy Curtains. What kid doesn%26#39;t like a murder mystery story? It%26#39;s fun and the music%26#39;s not bad.

The Lion King is amazing on stage, though, don%26#39;t count that out.

Lion King and Mary Poppins are for kids of all ages. A revival of South Pacific has just started at Lincoln Center. Hairspray is a popular family show. The last 2 both deal with racial issues.

I think Gypsy is a classic and seeing Patti Lupone in it would be a life long remembrance. Rent the movie with Rosalind Russell %26amp; Natalie Wood and you decide whether you think your kids would like it.

I would think Gypsy is too long for kids. I remember watching the movie with Rosalind Russell when I was in my late teens and feeling like it was a LONG movie. However -I am going to see Gypsy on THursday so I am excited!!

Hairspray would be a good option - I saw it and its colorful and fun.

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