18 Shows Are Participating in February Kids' Night on Broadway | Playbill

Industry News 18 Shows Are Participating in February Kids' Night on Broadway

The annual program sends kids 18 and under to Broadway for free, with accompanying restaurant discounts and additional activities.

Kids from the casts of Broadway shows gather at Sardi’s to kick off Kids’ Night on Broadway 2018. Jeremy Daniel

Kids' Night on Broadway, the program of The Broadway League that sends kids 18 and under to Broadway shows for free as long as they're accompanied by a full-paying adult, will return February 24.

The 18 participating Broadway shows this year include Aladdin, All Out: Comedy About Ambition& JulietBuena Vista Social ClubChicagoThe Great GatsbyHamilton, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Lion KingMaybe Happy EndingMJ The Musical,Moulin Rouge! The MusicalOperation MincemeatThe OutsidersSIX: The MusicalStranger Things: The First ShadowTwo Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and Wicked. (The performance date for Gatsby and SIX will be held February 25.) Tickets will be available for purchase at a later date.

"Kids’ Night on Broadway can play an important role in introducing the magic of Broadway to young people and their families,” said Jason Laks, president of The Broadway League, in a statement. “By welcoming new audiences, this program creates lasting memories, builds the next generation of theatre lovers, and reminds us of Broadway’s role as a family-friendly cultural experience.”

Kids’ Night ticket holders can also head to the Museum of Broadway and save 50% on admission. Join the Museum of Broadway February 24 from 9:30 AM-4 PM (last entry at 2:30 PM) for a day of Broadway games, trivia, and one-of-a-kind interactive experiences for kids of all ages. Click here for more information.

Restaurants participating in Kids' Night include AperiBar, Applebee’s (42nd Street), Applebee’s (50th Street), Bar Mexicana, Carnegie Diner and Café, Chicken Guy, Criollas Baked Empandas, Ellen’s Stardust Diner, Hard Rock Cafe, Havana Central, Le Rivage, Mermaid Oyster Bar, Planet Hollywood, Playwright Tavern, PS Kitchen, and Schnipper’s.

Kids’ Night on Broadway will continue to take place throughout the year in multiple cities around the country with different shows and venues providing their own approach to the event. This program is designed to introduce a new generation to the experience of live theatre.

Visit KidsNightonBroadway.com to find information on shows, sign-up for The Broadway Fan Club, explore dining options, and more about the nationwide program.

 
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