NYC with 4 kids- need advice
 

Headed to NYC with 4 kids- 16,15,13 and 9 (girl and 3 boys). Broadway show advice-- They have seen Lion King. Perhaps Mary Poppins? Is Wicked too much for a 9 yr old boy?
Also- want to stay in nice hotel near things- not in the heart of Times Square but perhaps CPS.
What are some ideas about what to do?
Thanks.

lion king would be great. I have not seen mary poppins but reviews seem less than steller.
lots to do- central park zoo, go to rock center and go to the Top of the rock observation deck,

As I said, they have seen Lion King.
-Top of the Rock sounds good. Where do they go in? and how much is it?
-They've gone to a lot of zoos.
-is the nbc tour good?
-what about hitting the statue of liberty?
-is there anything going on at yankee stadium in july?
keep giving me advice. thanks.

Take them to Spamalot. You can probably get half-price tickets.

-is there anything going on at yankee stadium in july?

Depending on your dates, the Yankees may be home. Get tickets asap as they may sell out. Or just do a tour of Yankee Stadium. The All-Star game is there in July (already sold out) so hopefully those aren't your dates.

Would definitely recommend the Museum of Natural History.

I think that Ellis Island is more interesting than Staten Island as a destination. If you are looking for harbor views Staten Island ferry is best.
Lower East Side tenement museum is also fascinating--first museum our younger son was known to enjoy (@ age 10)
Also agree with Museum of Natural History

So, ideas as to where to stay- want nice but not super super expensive. Somewhere along CPS or thereabouts.
Thanks for the ideas so far.