Kids 18 and under attend a show for FREE when accompanied by a full-paying adult

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Kids' Night on Broadway® is set to return to New York City this summer on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with a selection of 18 participating Broadway shows. A program of The Broadway League, Kids’ Night on Broadway allows anyone 18 and under to attend a participating Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Tickets will be available for purchase at a later date. To be the first to know when tickets go on sale, sign up for The Broadway Fan Club at KidsNightonBroadway.com. (Minimum age of 13 years to join the free Fan Club).

This summer, Kids’ Night on Broadway ticketholders are invited to come to Duffy Square in Times Square, at 46th Street and Broadway, on Tuesday, August 19th from 4:30pm – 6:15pm. Families can take part in fun activities, meet cast members from their favorite shows, and the first 500 people to show their Kids’ Night on Broadway ticket will be able to receive a tote bag and a freshly baked treat from Krispy Kreme. While supplies last.

"New York City is alive during the summer and Kids’ Night creates a unique opportunity for families to come to Broadway for an evening of fun,” said Jason Laks, President of The Broadway League. “These 18 extraordinary shows offer something for all ages and allow parents, grandparents, or other family members to introduce younger audiences to live theatre and nurture their love for the arts."

Participating shows include:

& Juliet
Aladdin
Buena Vista Social Club
Chicago
The Great Gatsby*
Hadestown
Hamilton
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Hell’s Kitchen 
John Proctor is the Villain 
The Lion King
Mamma Mia!
MJ
Moulin Rouge! The Musical 
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical 
The Outsiders
SIX: The Musical 
Stranger Things: The First Shadow

*The performance date for The Great Gatsby will take place on Wednesday, August 20st. 
(Please note that participating shows are subject to change.)

Kids’ Night on Broadway is celebrated with in-theatre activities including talkbacks, sing-alongs, art projects, Kids’ Night on Broadway activity books, and more. In addition, 18 restaurants in the Theatre District and the Museum of Broadway will offer exclusive deals for Kids' Night on Broadway ticketholders on Tuesday, August 19th, including free kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entree, encouraging families to enjoy a full evening out.

Kids’ Night on Broadway participating restaurants include: Applebee’s (42nd St.), Applebee’s (50th St.), Carnegie Diner and Café (Times Square), Churrascaria Plataforma, Dave & Busters Times Square, Ellen’s Stardust Diner, Glass House Tavern, Hard Rock Cafe, Havana Central, Le Rivage, Pink Taco, Planet Hollywood, Playwright Celtic Pub, Playwright Tavern, Popeyes Chicken, Schnipper’s, Shake Shack (691 8th Ave.), and Sinigual.

Visit KidsNightonBroadway.com to find information on shows, sign-up for The Broadway Fan Club, and explore dining options. (Please note that participating restaurants are subject to change.)

All guests attending Kids’ Night on Broadway must have a ticket to the show. The offer is applied as 50% off each ticket when purchased as a pair; no additional ‘free’ tickets are added to orders.

Joining The Broadway Fan Club is free of charge and offers members the opportunity to stay up-to-date with Broadway's current and future happenings. Members will receive occasional Broadway show discount ticket offers, monthly Broadway newsletters, and information about programs such as Kids' Night on Broadway, all from The Broadway League, the official trade association for the Broadway industry. One must be age 13 or up to join the free Fan Club.

Kids’ Night on Broadway will continue to take place throughout the year in multiple cities around the country with different shows and venues providing their own unique approach to the event. Please visit KidsNightonBroadway.com for specific dates and locations. This nationwide program is designed to introduce a new generation to the experience of live theatre.

Kids’ Night on Broadway, a year-round national audience development program of The Broadway League, is generously presented by The New York Times. Since 1996, more than 200,000 kids and teens have attended Broadway shows.