Childrens' broadway
Dec 10th, 2001, 10:31 AM
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Childrens' broadway
We'll be in NY during Christmas week and I was wondering if it would be OK to take two 3 yr olds to see Beauty and the Beast? They managed to sit quitely thru Harry Potter and that's a LONG movie. Could they sit thru a Broadway show? What's a good age to start taking them to the theater. They're girls by the way, if it makes a difference.
Dec 10th, 2001, 11:39 AM
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Most shows do not allow children under 4. I suggest you call 800-755-4000 (the Disney Hotline for tickets) and ask. And, if they say it's okay, I'd get the tickets now! Christmas week is probably the busiest week of the year for Broadway, especially family shows like Beauty and the Beast.
Dec 10th, 2001, 11:47 AM
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I'd say go for it! (And yes, although, we'll probably be blasted for saying it, pre-school girls are better "sitters" than boys! IMHO anyway! 
) If Broadway, says no way - How about the Rockettes Xmas show? I saw plenty of little ones there, and it was magical!
) If Broadway, says no way - How about the Rockettes Xmas show? I saw plenty of little ones there, and it was magical!
Dec 10th, 2001, 06:23 PM
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The Disney website says all ages admitted. The only age caveat is that
"children under five will not be permitted to sit in the first three rows of the Orchestra." So enjoy.
We took our daughter to her first Broadway show ("Peter Pan" with Cathy Rigby) when she was 4 1/2. She was fine (shows are usually 2 1/2 hours long - the same length as the Harry Potter movie) but she fell asleep for the last half hour. The one question I'd have is if a child gets bored (and advertises that fact), are you willing to miss the show because you're out in the lobby with her? It's one thing to do that at a movie ($10 a ticket), but I personally didn't want to do it at about $80 a ticket for Broadway. Also please be aware of what snacks you have for them. I had a couple of gum smackers right behind me at a Lincoln Center family concert this past weekend and couldn't believe their parents would be so thoughtless. Then there's the crinkly bag of potato chips being opened during another concert...
So have fun and also try to visit the Children's Museum on W. 83rd St and the Butterfly Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History at W. 79th St.
"children under five will not be permitted to sit in the first three rows of the Orchestra." So enjoy.
We took our daughter to her first Broadway show ("Peter Pan" with Cathy Rigby) when she was 4 1/2. She was fine (shows are usually 2 1/2 hours long - the same length as the Harry Potter movie) but she fell asleep for the last half hour. The one question I'd have is if a child gets bored (and advertises that fact), are you willing to miss the show because you're out in the lobby with her? It's one thing to do that at a movie ($10 a ticket), but I personally didn't want to do it at about $80 a ticket for Broadway. Also please be aware of what snacks you have for them. I had a couple of gum smackers right behind me at a Lincoln Center family concert this past weekend and couldn't believe their parents would be so thoughtless. Then there's the crinkly bag of potato chips being opened during another concert...
So have fun and also try to visit the Children's Museum on W. 83rd St and the Butterfly Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History at W. 79th St.
Dec 10th, 2001, 06:26 PM
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I say go for it. They will love it. They wont be bored an I am sure very well behaved. If they dont you take them out. Take them to a matinee and make sure they have had plenty of rest and not tto much sugar beforehand.
They wont be the only children in the theater.
Just be considerate and take them out if they are acting up. But I am sure the mere experience will have them captivated.
And if you take them to the Christmas show tell them Santa wont come out at the end if they arent good. Hopefully that will work. It ususally does
have a great time
I say go for it. They will love it. They wont be bored an I am sure very well behaved. If they dont you take them out. Take them to a matinee and make sure they have had plenty of rest and not tto much sugar beforehand.
They wont be the only children in the theater.
Just be considerate and take them out if they are acting up. But I am sure the mere experience will have them captivated.
And if you take them to the Christmas show tell them Santa wont come out at the end if they arent good. Hopefully that will work. It ususally does
have a great time
Dec 11th, 2001, 07:52 AM
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I am the mother of a 3 and a half year old and thought he would like Stomp but after 10 minutes he yelled "I want to go to the zoo!" I clamped my hand over his mouth and he looked at me like I was crazy. Needless to say, we left. It's up to you but I recommend buying seats on the aisle so you can leave when you need to and not disturb the other patrons.
Dec 11th, 2001, 12:57 PM
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I am glad that yor are considering taking your children to experience Bway. I go often and Beauty and the Beast was a fun one. Please heed the advice of JK...leave if the children get fidgety or uninterested. There is nothing worse than spending your hard earned dollar on a ticket and being next to children (or adults for that matter) who aren't the least bit interested.
Please be respectful of others. I am personally glad I won't be at the show.
Please be respectful of others. I am personally glad I won't be at the show.
