While Pippin is superior to Spider-Man, I think Pippin's story is more adult-oriented (despite its circus theme) and it might not hold the interest of your children, especially the younger two. I suppose it all depends on their attention span and how used they are to sitting quietly for 2.5 hours to watch a Broadway show.
I've seen Spider-Man twice and the kids really enjoy it. Just seeing Spider-Man in person seems spectacle enough for them. You'll spend less for the Spider-Man tickets (discounts are plentiful) and be able to get better seats. I also think the closer you are to the stage, the more the show will hold their interest.
If they are really set on seeing Spider-Man but you take them to see Pippin instead, they might make you sorry for it.
Updated On: 7/22/13 at 09:31 AM