Shows for tween-age girls in January
Shows for tween-age girls in January
Castle2
Understudy Joined: 6/14/16
#1Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/19/16 at 11:36pm
My husband and I are bringing our three daughters (13, 11 and 4 years old) to NYC for the first time ever in January for a week. I've gotten them into musicals, so obviously we're planning on seeing a few shows. We're definitely going to Hamilton and Aladdin. That's probably enough for the 4 year old, but I'm thinking I'd like to bring my older girls to see one more (plus obviously I'd like to see another). Does anyone have any recommendations on what we might enjoy most?
They're dancers, so obviously would love to see something with more dancing. They've seen Newsies in Boston, Cats and Phantom in Auckland and The Lion King in Melbourne. They loved them all, but Newsies was probably their favourite.
#2Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/19/16 at 11:51pm
It's not as heavy on dancing as some of the shows you listed, but if you and your girls haven't seen Wicked yet, I would highly recommend it. It is perfect for girls their age, and is so quintessentially Broadway.
#3Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 12:14am
WICKED...I brought my nieces 10 +12 and they LUVED it!
Castle2
Understudy Joined: 6/14/16
#4Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 12:22am
Thanks for the recommendations. Sounds like they could like Wicked. Are there ever discounts for it?
#6Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 2:38am
Matilda, it's not dance heavy but it has intense choreo
#7Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 2:49am
I actually have three daughters that happen to be the exact same ages as yours. I see pretty much everything in New York, both Broadway and off Broadway, so I think I am a good person to offer you an opinion. My two older girls are pretty mature for their ages.
School of Rock for all 3 of your girls. All of my girls would love it, including my 4 year old.
On Your Feet for all 3 of your girls. Lots of fun, lots of dancing.
My 11 and 13 year olds would absolutely LOVE Dear Evan Hansen. There are a couple mild sexual references and some serious themes, so you would have to decide if it is right for your family through the lense of your particular parenting style. But if I could take my two tween daughters to any two shows on Broadway right now it would definitely be Hamilton and DEH.
As a dark horse ... if Ride The Cyclone extends into January (and I have been told there is a good chance it will) that may be another good choice for your two older girls, but not your 4 year old.
And if you go to something like DEH or Cyclone with your older girls, maybe send dad with the little one to Lion King .... my four year olds favorite musical.
Updated On: 11/20/16 at 02:49 AM
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#8Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 7:57am
Call_me_jorge said: "Matilda, it's not dance heavy but it has intense choreo
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They are going in January..Matilda is closing on January 1 so I doubt this will be an option.
#9Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 8:21am
I second Dear Evan Hansen for your older girls. There is no dance, but you got that covered with Hamilton and Aladdin and this show is perfect for teens (tweens is people in their twenties, no?).
Wicked is also an essential but it's quite expensive on Broadway still. Unfortunately the Australian production just closed (sounds liked you're from Aus?). But perhaps you can catch it somewhere else another time.
I would highly recommend seeing Matilda in Australia, this show is great for kids all ages, given the protagonist is 4 years old, played by 12-year old girls. And it's a perfect mixture of fun with a lot of depth and great choreo!
They might also enjoy Cats, that is a quintessential dance show. Kinky Boots might be another option. I haven't it seen it though, so I don't really know how age appropriate it is. Maybe the others can way in. School of Rock and Lion King are also great options. But I would put Dear Evan Hansen on top of the list.
perfectliar
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#10Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 11:00am
_IrisTInkerbell said: "I second Dear Evan Hansen for your older girls. There is no dance, but you got that covered with Hamilton and Aladdin and this show is perfect for teens (tweens is people in their twenties, no?)"
No, tweens are those "between" childhood and teenage years.
#11Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 11:04am
I think Wicked would be perfect for your older girls, I was about their age when I saw it for the first time and I was obsessed.
#12Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 11:24am
Kinky Boots is tons of fun and totally age appropriate!
#13Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 12:07pm
KathyNYC2 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "Matilda, it's not dance heavy but it has intense choreo
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They are going in January..Matilda is closing on January 1 so I doubt this will be an option.
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How could I forget about that. Thanks for reminding me!
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#14Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 2:41pm
Leaf Coneybear said: "Kinky Boots is tons of fun and totally age appropriate!
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I could not agree with you more....with a wonderful message as well. And there will probably be good discounts after the holiday.
Updated On: 11/20/16 at 02:41 PM
#15Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/20/16 at 3:36pm
perfectliar said: "_IrisTInkerbell said: "I second Dear Evan Hansen for your older girls. There is no dance, but you got that covered with Hamilton and Aladdin and this show is perfect for teens (tweens is people in their twenties, no?)"
No, tweens are those "between" childhood and teenage years."
Ah, thanks! Guess I've been using that wrong all along lol
Castle2
Understudy Joined: 6/14/16
#16Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/21/16 at 4:33am
Thanks everyone for the suggestions!
_IrisTInkerbell said: "Wicked is also an essential but it's quite expensive on Broadway still. Unfortunately the Australian production just closed (sounds liked you're from Aus?). But perhaps you can catch it somewhere else another time."
I'm in New Zealand. Not a lot of shows come here, and when they do, it's just to Auckland which in itself is quite a big trip from where we are. There are so many good shows! I don't know if we'll ever get to NYC again and I wish we could see them all. I'm leaning towards Dear Evan Hansen right now, because I think it would be neat to see something newer. And for the girls to see something they could probably relate to somewhat.
freewilma
Leading Actor Joined: 2/18/15
#17Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/21/16 at 9:08am
I would highly recommend School of Rock. Ive seen it with teens in NYC and our high school just finished an 8-performance run of the show. There were lots of tween and younger kids in the audience every show...and they LOVED it. It's particularly great for tweens since a big part of the cast is just their age and incredibly talented playing instruments in the school band.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#19Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 11/21/16 at 12:39pm
The only reservations I would have about Dear Evan Hansen is that there are portions that can be quite dark for kids that young, and there are a few mild sexual references. That being said, you know your kids better then me, obviously, so that decision is up to you. I would, however, look into the story before settling on it, since again there are parts that could be a little intense for more sensitive kids.
Castle2
Understudy Joined: 6/14/16
#20Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 12/1/16 at 5:20am
I couldn't decide so in the end I got tickets for both Wicked and DEH. They liked the sound of DEH (I just told them that it's set in a modern day high school), plus they liked that they recognized Ben Platt from movies they had seen. And then my older daughter's best friend told her that Wicked is "the best musical ever!" so of course we have to see that. The three of us we'll be seeing 4 shows in 5 days. Think we can handle it?
#21Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 12/1/16 at 5:45am
If your girls love dancing then they will be blown away by Kinky Boots. Lola's Angels are great.
#22Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 12/1/16 at 10:31am
If they are dancers and haven't seen the stage production of Chicago, it should be priority #1. And discounts are pretty easy for it.
richsmo
Swing Joined: 5/10/16
#23Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 12/1/16 at 10:50am
I think that Chicago would likely be uncomfortable for you and inappropriate for them.
#24Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 12/3/16 at 2:31pm
I think Wicked and DEH were perfect choices! And as for the question of can you handle that much excitement - i say yes! As you have said, how often do you get a chance to come to NYC or even go to see major theatre shows in general? This trip will be remembered for a long time to come. Enjoy!
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#25Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 12/3/16 at 4:12pm
Perfect choices for teen girls. enjoy!
Broadwaybeauty2
Chorus Member Joined: 9/29/16
#26Shows for tween-age girls in January
Posted: 12/4/16 at 9:20am
Matilda hands down! I enjoyed it more than Aladdin, School of Rock, Lion King, Wicked etc.
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