Any family friendly plays out there?
Any family friendly plays out there?
Joined: 12/31/69
#1Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 1:44pm
My brothers are coming to visit me next week (ages 12 and 14), and I would really like to take them to a play. (I generally take them to musicals, but there isn't anything right now that I think either would be very excited about, and I'd love to broaden their horizens a bit.) The 14 year old has already seen the 39 steps, and I can't think of anything else that doesn't hve too much pg-13 content. A comedy would probably be best.
Thanks!
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#2re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 3:03pmI don't really think there are to many plays out there for those ages. As far as musicals, 13 is designed right for there age group and there's also Billy Elliot, which is probably sold out all through next week though.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#2re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 3:10pmI recommend Altar Boyz
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#3re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 4:52pmBoeing-Boeing is tame enough for a 12 year old I think.
#4re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 4:54pm
I second someone who says probably there's really no appropriate straight plays for 12-14 yrs old right now. Have you thought about SLAVA SNOWSHOW? or RADIO CITY SPECTACULAR or Cirque du Soleil show playing this Holiday season?
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Updated On: 12/25/08 at 04:54 PM
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#5re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 7:40pmCirque Du Soleil may bore the 14 year old to no end.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
dg22894
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/22/08
#6re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 9:27pm
For my 14th birthday I saw:
SA
August
Chorus Line
Chicago
RENT
I liked August as a play.
Madcap Maisie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/08
#7re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 9:32pm
"You know what really makes me mad? When girls think they can sing just because they are on the Disney Channel."
Updated On: 6/13/20 at 09:32 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#8re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 9:57pm
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Yes, Billy Elliot was my first choice, but I can't get tickets to that performance. And I was hoping for a play, but I guess there really isn't anything out there. (Shame.)
I didn't even think about Radio City... I'll probably have to bring them kicking and screaming, but maybe they'll enjoy it.
dg, August is probably a little too mature for them. Maybe the 14 year old could handle those themes, but I don't think the 12 year old is ready for it, and I don't see the need to push it on him.
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#9re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 10:24pmThe Cripple of Inishmaan is my favorite play currently running, and I don't think there was anything really inappropriate in it.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#10re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 10:26pmJust take them to the Gazillion Bubbles!
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#11re: Any family friendly plays out there?
Posted: 12/25/08 at 10:53pmThe Lion King? I love that show and I doubt it will bore your brothers.
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