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Broadway Age Guide — What's Appropriate for Your Kids?

Wondering if a Broadway show is appropriate for your kids? This guide lists age recommendations for every current Broadway production, sorted from youngest-appropriate to most mature. You'll find shows suitable for children as young as 4 (family-friendly musicals like Disney productions) through shows recommended for ages 16+ (mature themes, strong language). These recommendations come from official show guidance and reflect content including language, themes, violence, and sexual content. When in doubt, err on the side of the higher age recommendation — a child who's too young for a show won't enjoy it, and neither will you.

25 shows | Last updated: August 2026

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Young Children (Ages 4-6)

Kids (Ages 7-10)

Tweens & Teens (Ages 11-13)

Mature Audiences (Ages 14+)

How This Works

Shows are ranked by CriticScore, a weighted average of reviews from dozens of outlets. Top-tier publications (NYT, Vulture, Variety) carry more weight than smaller outlets. Toggle to Audience mode to see letter grades based on audience sentiment from multiple sources.

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