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#1

Shows for famlies

I searched for information before I posted this and couldn't find anything. I was wondering other than the obvious "Shrek" and Disney productions, are there age appropriate shows for children? My niece is nine and I will be taking her to NYC around Christmas time for her first time. Will there be a holiday show (besides the Rockets, which I don't consider Bway anyway)like "White Christmas" last year?
Thank you for the advice in advance!
#2

re: Shows for famlies

Nothing has been announced regarding a holiday show yet but if there is to be a holiday show I imagine we'll hear something soon.

Bye Bye Birdie might be right up your niece's alley. It's a fun show and, if she watches Nickoledoen, she may know who Nolan Funk (Birdie) is. Bye Bye Birdie was my first professional production. Although I was 12 I don't think there's anything in there a 9 year old can't enjoy.

I, recently, ran through the list of what would be suitable for a 9 year old without going to regular Disney route. In the past I've discussed my aunt who has level 4 brain cancer and I wanted to treat her 9 year old to a show in NYC. There are a lot of shows that a 9 year old may appreciate but I wanted to exclude anything that had death in it like West Side Story or South Pacific. I've been watching R&H films since I was in preschool so SP might be good for your niece. It's a beautiful production. I eventually narrowed it down to Marvelous Wonderettes and Bye Bye Birdie. Both shows had their pros but what pushed me to Wonderettes was the fact that I could get front row seats and I thought my cousin might enjoy that.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#3

re: Shows for famlies

Oh, Calcutta!
Passion
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Grind
The Life
Assassins
Falsettos

#4

re: Shows for famlies

I'm not sure that a 9 year old would enjoy the Irving Berlin music in "White Christmas", but you can never go wrong with "Wicked".

"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#5

re: Shows for famlies

but you can never go wrong with "Wicked".

They'd, probably, have to buy their tickets to that now if they want to go at Christmas.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#6

re: Shows for famlies

I'd lump wicked into the Shrek and Disney show category.

I second Bye Bye Birdie (though this production has me a tad frightened). White Christmas is tuneful and bright.
#7

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"They'd, probably, have to buy their tickets to that now if they want to go at Christmas."

Yeah, but it;s still the most obvious choice. Though Bye Bye birdie is a good suggestion too. Maybe even billy Elliot, I think.
Because I look different you think I'm subversive.
#8

re: Shows for famlies

Wicked tickets sell out like crazy (especially durring tourist season), so Eris0303 is 100% correct.
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#9

re: Shows for famlies

Something else Bye Bye Birdie has in its favor in regards to a nine year old is the cast. Nolan Funk is recognizable among the tween set because of Spectacular and Full House is, still, constantly being rerun at family friendly hours. So, she probably knows who John Stamos is.

Those of us who post here will, normally, see a show whether a "name" is in it or not. But, seeing someone she recognizes from a film or television show could heighten the experience for a nine year old..
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#10

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I think my youngest was around 11 or so when I took her to see Altar Boyz, and she loved it. Your 9 year-old niece may love it, too.
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson
#11

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West Side Story would probably be appropriate for a nine-year-old. I think In the Heights would also be a good choice.
#12

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I went to White Christmas last year. I thought it was really fun, but I think a 9-year-old would be bored. What's that Snow show thing from Russia? If it comes back, I hear it is really good. Mamma Mia is always fun. If you're willing to cough up the $$$$ from a ticket broker, go for Wicked. If Bye Bye Birdie is anything like the movie, I think a 9-year-old would love it. My kids (now 20,21,and 23) watched it at least twice a week at that age.
#13

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You are thinking of Slava's Snow Show.

Wicked and Bye Bye Birdie are family shows.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#14

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I think West Side Story might really bore a child and the spanish language wont help if your kid doesnt speak it.

For a show I would take kids to I would recomend Wicked (Ecspecially if they have seen the Wizard of Oz) but you DEFF. would need tickets now, if there not sold out already.

Mamma Mia

The Marvelous Wonderettes (The story is paper thin, but the humor is nothing malicious and cute. The kids would laugh at all the actresses mannerisms)

tbh thats all I could think of.

"Everything in life, is only for now" -Avenue Q
#15

re: Shows for famlies

I saw an ad for Finian's Rainbow saying it's great for families, for what it's worth.

From their site...

Is FINIAN'S RAINBOW good for families and students?
Yes. We think kids 10 and older will have the most fun, but children 4 and up are welcome. With fun, laughter and an uplifting story, FINIAN'S RAINBOW breaks barriers and raises poignant, topical issues. Themes in the show include racial tolerance, justice, social equality, abuse of power, living beyond one's means, the notion of hope and home, the importance of listening to one's heart and the ability to find peace and happiness with the important and simple things in life.


Finian's FAQ

Updated On: 8/13/09 at 09:28 PM

#16

re: Shows for famlies

Thanks everyone for your opinions! I appreciate it! I'm leaning towards Finian's Rainbow, but I'll see what she would like to do!

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