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Your kids can see a Broadway show for free this February

- Ilana Keller

Shake off the winter blahs with Kids’ Night on Broadway, where children 18 and under can attend a Broadway show for free with an adult paying full price.

Kids’ Night on Broadway is set for Feb. 13, 2024, the Broadway League announced Jan. 18, with 14 shows to choose from.

Tickets will go on sale at a later date. “Kids’ Night on Broadway returns this winter with 14 exceptiona­l shows welcoming kids, teens and families to come together and experience thrilling live theatre right in the heart of New York’s Theatre District,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of The Broadway League, in a news release.

“Our latest research shows that the average age of a first-time Broadway theatregoe­r from New York City and NYC suburbs ranges between 14 and 15 years old. Having younger audiences attend Broadway is sure to create special core memories where they develop a greater appreciati­on for the arts and hopefully become lifelong fans of Broadway.”

Participat­ing shows are:

● “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical”

● “Aladdin”

● “& Juliet” *

● “Back to the Future: The Musical”

● “Chicago”

● “Hamilton”

● “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

● “Kimberly Akimbo”

● “The Lion King”

● “MJ The Musical”

● “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”

● “SIX” **

● “Spamalot”

● “Wicked”

* The performanc­e date for “& Juliet” will take place on Thursday, Feb. 15

** The performanc­e date for “SIX” will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 14

Kids’ Night on Broadway also includes in-theater special activities including talkbacks, sing-alongs, art projects, Kids’ Night on Broadway activity books and more, while select restaurant­s will offer discounts. “My First Broadway Show” stickers are available at participat­ing theaters.

Each person attending Kids’ Night on Broadway must have a ticket. The offer is applied as 50 percent off each ticket when purchased as a pair.

Those 13 and over can sign up for the Broadway Fan Club at KidsNighto­nBroadway.com to learn more and stay informed about ticket on-sale dates and other upcoming events, include Kids’ Night on Broadway happenings around the country.

Broadway Week tickets

Looking for more discount Broadway tickets? Broadway Week, which offers 2-for-1 tickets for all ages to 23 of today’s hottest shows, runs through Feb. 4. Visit nyctourism.com/broadway-week for more informatio­n and to purchased discount tickets.

 ?? MATTHEW MURPHY AND EVAN ZIMMERMAN ?? Nik Walker, left, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer frequently work current events into their nightly “Spamalot” ad libs. That show is participat­ing in Kids’ Night Out.
MATTHEW MURPHY AND EVAN ZIMMERMAN Nik Walker, left, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer frequently work current events into their nightly “Spamalot” ad libs. That show is participat­ing in Kids’ Night Out.

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