Family Guide and Content Information
THINKING ABOUT BRINGING THE KIDS TO A SHOW? CONCERNS ABOUT CONTENT? THESE GUIDELINES CAN HELP YOU DECIDE.
We believe that sharing the theatre with youngsters can be a life-changing experience, but some shows are more family-friendly than others. Our guidelines below can give you a general idea of what might be appropriate, but you know your child best. If you have questions or want to talk further about any show’s content, just call us at 800.294.1816.
Generally, if your child can pay attention to a full-length movie in a dark cinema, he or she will probably enjoy a theatrical event. Many shows suggest no children under the age of 4. All children must have a ticket, regardless of age, and any guest causing a disturbance in the theater will be asked to leave.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming musical with the most unforgettable songs from one of music’s greatest storytellers, Jimmy Buffett. The musical pulls from the themes and stories in Buffett’s famous songs, so expect plot points along those lines – with a bit of sexual innuendo and bawdy adult humor mixed in with your beach cocktail.
Recommended for 14 and up. For more information, visit the show’s website.
Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including one intermission)
ANASTASIA
Inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score, ANASTASIA is appropriate for most ages. Recommended for ages 7 and up. For more information, please visit the show’s website.
Running Time: 2 hours and 25 minutes (including one intermission)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, this new mesmerizing production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Not appropriate for kids too young to understand the events of Jesus’s death. Recommended for ages 10 and up. For more information, visit the show’s website.
Running Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (no intermission)
THE BOOK OF MORMON
Composed by “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q’s Robert Lopez, THE BOOK OF MORMON is an old-style musical with a modern sensibility. This blockbuster show features several big song-and-dance numbers accompanied by some old-fashioned Broadway belting. An equal opportunity offender, the show playfully pokes fun at religion, sexuality, poverty and race, while inspiring an after-the-show discussion of religion in general. We recommend checking out the cast recording to get an idea of the show’s humor and language. THE BOOK OF MORMON contains explicit language. For more information, please visit the show’s website.
Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including one intermission)
PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
Based on the hit romantic comedy of the same name, this musical follows the movie’s storyline about a wealthy businessman who hires an unlikely prostitute to bring along to various business events. As the show unfolds you come to know Vivian as a strong woman who chooses to go after the life she’s always wanted and watch the two form an unexpected love for one another. The musical has minimal profanity and includes overt sexual situations, discussions thereof, and actors undressing. As the Chicago Tribune put it, “This never is a crude nor an offensive show.” Recommended for ages 12+.
Running time: 2 hours and 25 minutes (including one intermission)
MY FAIR LADY
This classic musical about a poor flower seller and a linguistics professor determined to turn her into a proper lady is family-friendly. One scene set in a pub (‘Get Me to the Church on Time’) does include mimed drinking and rowdy behavior. The show is recommended for kids 8+.
Running time: 2 hours and 55 minutes (including one intermission)
FROZEN
Disney on Broadway performances are recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All persons entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. For more information, visit the show’s website.
Running Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes (including one intermission)
THE BAND’S VISIT
This charming musical about an Egyptian band of musicians who find themselves far off the beaten path in Israel doesn’t have any adult language, violence or sexual situations. However, the story it tells is intended for a mature audience. Recommended for ages 10+.
Running Time: 100 minutes (no intermission)
HAMILTON
HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON is appropriate for ages 10+, as there is some strong language.
Running time: 2 hours, 45 minutes (including one intermission)
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
This stunning adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel is an educational and powerful examination of racial injustice, and is appropriate for anyone old enough to read the novel and understand the themes within. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is recommended for ages 12+.
Running time: 2 hours and 35 minutes (including one intermission)
HAIRSPRAY
HAIRSPRAY is a bubbly musical featuring a plucky high school heroine who takes on prejudice and racism in her community. This musical comedy is a lighter take on some serious themes, and is relatively family-friendly. Recommended for ages 8+.
Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (including one intermission)
AIN’T TOO PROUD
AIN’T TOO PROUD follows the career of The Temptations, including all of the highs and lows the group experienced in the music industry. The show does include many adult situations and some adult language, and is recommended for ages 12+.
Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including one intermission)