Kids Shows and Theater in Manhattan
The guide below catalogs 366 upcoming kids shows and theater programs across 39 distinct venues, a mix of theaters, cultural centers, music schools, and performance spaces. Listings concentrate heavily on the Upper East Side with 158, followed by the Upper West Side with 119, while Roosevelt Island, Tribeca, Chelsea, and the Garment District account for far smaller shares. Only 7 of the 366 listings are free; for paid programs, the typical price falls between $430 and $935. Age ranges vary by venue, from 0 months to 18 years, so review individual listings below for specifics and links to each venue's full schedule.
20 top picks 5 freeUpdated August 28, 2026 · Manhattan
The 20 best right now
Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.
1
92nd Street Y
Upper East Side·Ages 0–19·$20–$1710
Classes most days
2Play On! Studios
Upper West Side·Ages 4–11·$525–$1950
Weekday & weekend classes
3Galli Theater New York
Tribeca·Ages 0–11·$20–$1500
Weekday & weekend classes
4Greenwich House Music School
Manhattan·Ages 4–11·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
5
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Upper West Side·Ages 2–6·$43–$770
Classes most days
6
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
Upper West Side·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
7Applause Theatrical Workshop
Manhattan·Ages 3–7·$995–$1225
Weekday classes
8
Edgewater Performing Arts
Roosevelt Island·Ages 3–6·$120
Weekday & weekend classes
9
Advent Lutheran Church
Upper West Side·Ages 6–12·prices vary
Classes most days
10
David H. Koch Theater
Upper West Side·Ages 5+·$42
Weekend sessions
11
Lincoln Center
Upper West Side·Ages 10+·1 free
Weekday & weekend classes
12
Stuyvesant Town - Oval Studio
Manhattan·Ages 3–8·prices vary
Classes most days
13
Streetcar Studio
Lenox Hill·Ages 4+·$40
Weekend sessions
14Camp Broadway
Two Bridges·Ages 7–17·prices vary
Weekday classes
15Broadway Workshop
Hell's Kitchen·Ages 9–19·$575
Weekend sessions
16Voice Academy NYC
Garment District·Ages 13+·$119
Weekend sessions
17
Kids at Work
Chelsea·Ages 2–5·prices vary
Weekday classes
18
UWS Ripley Grier
Upper West Side·Ages 3–6·prices vary
Weekday classes
19
Herald Square
Financial District·Free
Weekday classes
20Bilingual Nest
Harlem·prices vary
Weekend sessions
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Frequently asked
What ages are kids shows and theater programs in Manhattan for?
Listings on this page run for ages 18 months through 12 years, with many shows flagged for ages 2+. Each one carries its own age band, so you can check the fit before you book.
How much do kids shows and theater programs cost in Manhattan?
Prices are free library and park performances through about $60 a seat for ticketed theater. Free listings are flagged on every card.
Do I need to register in advance?
Ticketed shows sell out well in advance; free library and park performances are usually first-come, first-served.
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Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.