Top USA Family-friendly Shows - page 16

Look out, Jonathan’s back! Tony Award® winner Jonathan Groff (Merrily We Roll Along, Hamilton) returns to Broadway as Bobby Darin, the legendary singer whose short but remarkable life took him from teen idol to global sensation. Discover the man behind the music – a once-in-a-lifetime talent who knew his time was limited and was determined to make a splash before it was too late.

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola). Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Jinkx Monsoon* stars as Mary Todd Lincoln through September 28. Joining her are Oscar® and Emmy® Award nominee Kumail Nanjiani* (Marvel’s Eternals, The Big Sick), 2025 Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie (Apple TV’s Shrinking, Once Upon a Mattress), Jenn Harris (American Fiction, Elsbeth), and original cast member Tony Macht.

Step into the world of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory with this immersive cinematic experience. In partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, Little Cinema, and MakeMake, this family-friendly production brings the film back to life in an entirely new way. Watch the classic film while the environment around you evolves with dynamic visuals and playful effects. The multisensory experience pairs boundary-pushing immersive storytelling, drawing audiences deeper into the enchantment of the film. Experience Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory in Shared Reality and enter a world of pure imagination.

Set sail on the stunning leeward coast of Oʻahu during the Kaula Kai experience, combining a breathtaking sunset sail with a vibrant luau. Start your evening at Ko Olina Marina with a welcome drink and live Hawaiian music before boarding the luxurious catamaran, Ko Nau Lani. As you cruise, enjoy panoramic views and a premium open bar. For those wishing to continue the celebration on ashore, choose the Kaula Luau option, complete with traditional music, hula dancing, and delicious island cuisine. Ideal for families and those seeking an authentic Hawaiian night out, this seamless experience offers a perfect blend of ocean beauty and cultural celebration. - Duration: Sunset Sail Only - 1.5 hours, Sunset Sail w/ Luau Experience - 3 hours - Family-friendly, suitable for all ages with life jackets available - Premium open bar aboard Ko Nau Lani - Option for reserved admission to Kaula Luau including local food and beverages

Step inside landmark building of Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in River North, once owned by infamous Chicago mobster Frank Nitti, and travel back in time for dinner and a show based on the real-life murder of Eddie O'Hare. This irreverent comedy features an ensemble cast of characters, many of whom walked the very halls of 33 W. Kinzie back when Nitti called it home. The immersive experience invites you to step into the role of partygoer at Frank Nitti's birthday, and delve into the unsolved murder of Edward J. "Easy Eddie" O'Hare -- Al Capone's lawyer and father of war hero Butch O'Hare for whom the airport is named. The crime was never solved, but suspects included Frank Nitti, his wife Annette, Al Capone and several others. Can you crack the case? The interactive show is filled with historical anecdotes, laughs, audience interaction and toe-tapping musical productions.

Navajo owned and operated, Red Heritage is a Native American Performing Arts Dinner Theater. We showcase authentic Native American dancing, live flute playing, drumming and singing. You can't miss this one-of-a-kind dinner and show to complete your Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Lake Powell adventures. About us Red Heritage is nestled deep in the high Arizona desert, surrounded by the sacred lands of Diné Bikéyah and the famous natural beauties of several nearby National Parks - Dancing - Live Music - Story Telling Dinner Enjoy Navajo Tacos served on homemade frybread. Shake things up with our Southwest Chicken, Green Chili Pork, or Tri-Tip Beef options Hours (Arizona Time) Doors Open: 6pm Dinner: 6pm - 7pm -- Come anytime between 6 and 6:45pm to be served. Show: 7pm - 8pm Children age 3 years old and under are not permitted to this dinner show event.

James and Lou move from Chicago to London for a fresh start. But as the young couple settles into their new home, Lou is certain that something is... off. And eventually they will both have to grapple with the same truth: Places aren’t haunted - people are. An entirely new story inspired by the iconic film series, Paranormal Activity comes to Broadway direct from smash-hit, critically acclaimed runs in Chicago, Los Angeles, and London.

The legendary rock-‘n’-roll musical takes on new life as a guaranteed party at the legendary Studio 54, staged by Tony Award®-winning Oh, Mary! director Sam Pinkleton. With 51 years of continuous productions, seen by over 35 million people around the world, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show features some of the most iconic musical show stopping classics of all time, including “Dammit Janet,” “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a Touch Me,” “Hot Patootie” and of course, “Time Warp,” the party floor-filler. The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids—Brad and his fiancée, Janet—on their way to visit their former college professor when by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a mansion. They meet the charismatic Dr. Frank-n-Furter (played by Luke Evans), Riff Raff, Columbia, Magenta, Eddie, and Rocky. It is an adventure they would remember, for a very long time.

Greetings and salutations! Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until JD, the mysterious teen rebel, turns up and teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it’s murder being a somebody. Please Note: Heathers contains strong language and themes including eating disorders, violence, suicide and sexual violence. Special effects include haze, loud noises (including gunshots), flashing lights, and strobe lights.

WE PRESENT 12 PARLOUR SHOWS EVERY WEEK—THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM. SHOOT OGAWA: UP CLOSE, AFTER DARK is a highly unusual, infrequently offered experience created for an exceptionally small audience. Limited to only 20 guests, this exclusive adults-only event places you around the table, just inches from world-champion sleight-of-hand artist Shoot Ogawa. There is no distant stage and nowhere for the impossible to hide. You see every movement up close. The magic unfolds before your eyes—and even happens in your hands. Inside an atmospheric Victorian-inspired setting at Hilton Waikiki Beach, astonishing illusions, sharp comedy, and immersive storytelling come together in a performance that feels intensely personal, spontaneous, and impossible. This is not your standard parlor show. It is a rare, after-dark encounter available on select occasions for guests ages 18 and over. Only 20 seats. One table. No ordinary night of magic. Come closer. Take your seat. Experience the impossible.

Jenůfa takes place in a remote Moravian village in the last decades of the 19th century. Janáček’s focus on common people with real problems connects his work conceptually to what Puccini, Mascagni, and others were doing in the verismo operas of Italy at roughly the same time. The score features one of opera’s most evocative uses of the orchestra. It is the sung music, however, that makes Jenůfa indelible. Because the vocal writing is so closely related to the Czech language, even audiences who don’t understand Czech can appreciate the acoustical resonance of the original setting. Among the notable vocal highlights are the Kostelnička’s Act II monologue, tracing her mental gyrations with both drama and subtlety, and Jenůfa’s final narrative, in which the music takes the audience through the transformative process of forgiveness as words alone never could.

The IMMERSED dome theater invites young adventurers aged 3-10 on a playful journey with friendly aliens Imani, Aki, and John. After their ship crashes on Earth, the audience helps the Stellars learn what plants need to thrive while racing against time to revive the Yumi-Plumi forest. This interactive experience fosters cooperation and responsibility, allowing children to actively participate in the engaging story as they watch the characters grow and find their way home. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned theater with assigned seating and beanbag chairs available for a cozy viewing experience.

Often cited as Italian opera’s greatest tragedy, Otello is a miraculous union of music and drama—a masterpiece as profound philosophically as it is thrilling theatrically. Shakespeare’s tale of an outsider, a great hero who can’t control his jealousy, was carefully molded by the librettist Arrigo Boito into a taut and powerful libretto. All three lead roles are demanding—making the opera a challenge to produce—but the role of Otello in particular requires an astounding natural instrument capable of both powerful and delicate sounds, superb musical intelligence, and impressive acting abilities. Otello is set on the island of Cyprus, originally in the late 15th century. The island itself represents an outpost of a European power under constant attack from an encroaching, hostile adversary. The current production by Bartlett Sher moves the action to the time of the opera’s creation. The score of Otello is remarkable for its overall intensity and dramatic insight.

The opera is set in and around Paris, with familiar landmarks such as the church of St. Sulpice forming important reference points in the story. The opera was originally set in the early 18th century, but the Met’s current production places the story in the late 19th century, the so-called “Belle Époque” and the time when the opera was written. Massenet’s score captures the drama of his most memorable heroine with deft craftsmanship, expressive vocal and orchestral writing, and an almost unparalleled level of sensuality. There is no shortage of passion, but much of the music’s romance is different from what one would expect in an Italian opera, or even a more earthy French work such as Bizet’s Carmen. Some of the most dramatically (and erotically) charged passages rely on the simplest effects.

Puccini’s “American” opera, based on David Belasco’s play The Girl of the Golden West, had its glamorous and highly publicized world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera, with the composer in the audience. The drama is set during the California Gold Rush, and the girl of the title is one of Puccini’s most appealing heroines—a strong, independent woman determined to win the man she loves. Although it fell out of favor with audiences for a few decades following its original success, Fanciulla has rebounded in popularity in recent years and is now counted among Puccini’s best works. The opera unfolds in the mountains of California during the Gold Rush in 1849–50. The anachronistic presence of a Pony Express rider and a Wells Fargo agent would indicate a date after 1860, but historical accuracy is not the goal in this tale. Puccini was enchanted with Belasco’s fictional setting, with its combination of mythic and grittily realistic elements.

Scot Nery's Boobietrap is a highly acclaimed, fast-paced variety and alt-circus show featuring an eclectic mix of 15 acts in 90 minutes. Hosted by renowned performer Scot Nery, it showcases international talent from Cirque du Soleil, America's Got Talent, and the Magic Castle. The show features the dedicated house comedy band known as Diaperwōlf The lineup constantly changes, but you can expect a surreal mix of musicians, comedians, jugglers, contortionists, magicians, and knife throwers. Every performer is strictly limited to four minutes. We keep the The show moving quickly -- keeping energy high and unpredictable. Come discover LA's hottest weeknight show!

Jimmy Fortune toured, sang and performed with the legendary Statler Brothers for 21 years. He wrote the group’s second No. 1 hit, “Elizabeth,” on their 1983 album Today, and followed that with two more No. 1 hits–“My Only Love” (from 1984’s Atlanta Blue) and “Too Much On My Heart” (from 1985’s Pardners in Rhyme). Fortune also wrote the top-10 hit “Forever” from 1986’s Four for the Show and co-wrote the top-10 hit “More Than a Name on a Wall” from 1988’s The Greatest Hits. Jimmy and The Statler Brothers were inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame on October 29, 2007, and inducted into the Country Music Association Hall of Fame on June 29, 2008. Jimmy, as a solo artist, was inducted into the Virginia Musical Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2020 Jimmy joined his friends Ben Isaacs, Mike Rogers and Bradley Walker (Fortune/Walker/Rogers/Isaacs) in recording a quartet style project that included a CD and DVD called Brotherly Love that debuted #16 Billboard (all genres)

Following his smash-hit company debut with The Hours, composer Kevin Puts returns to the Met with his Pulitzer Prize–winning first opera, inspired by the true events of the 1914 Christmas truce, when soldiers spontaneously set aside the horrors of the First World War and crossed the trenches to mingle, exchange gifts, and sing carols with the enemy. A poignant depiction of shared humanity in the most inhumane circumstances, Puts’s grand, cinematic opera—with a libretto by Mark Campbell based on the film Joyeux Noël—has been widely acclaimed since its 2011 premiere, hailed as “an overwhelming emotive experience” by The Guardian. Silent Night receives an evocative staging by James Robinson that takes the audience directly to the battlefields of the Western Front. The star-studded cast, featuring soprano Elza van den Heever and tenors Ben Bliss and Rolando Villazón, among many others, is conducted by debuting maestro Dalia Stasevska.

An evening of magic unfolds at Illusion Magic Lounge, where multiple styles of magic come to life in a captivating setting. Enjoy ambient strolling magicians while sipping a refreshing drink before entering a 150-seat theater, featuring mind-bending illusions on stage. Our stage show features some of the world's best magicians who have been featured on TV shows like Penn & Teller's Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, and on stage at venues like the World-Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. The experience also includes in an exclusive close-up show a format rarely seen outside of Hollywood's Magic Castle -- in the intimate Courtroom space. This is Santa Monica’s premier magic experience, perfect for those seeking an unforgettable night filled with enchantment and wonder.

Experience Las Vegas comedy up close and ridiculously funny at Delirious Comedy Club, inside Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino. One of Las Vegas’ highest-rated comedy clubs on Google, Delirious features nationally touring headliners, rising stars and surprise guests in an intimate showroom where every seat feels close to the action. Founded by award-winning comedian and resident headliner Don Barnhart, the club features performers seen on Comedy Central, NBC, MTV, Dry Bar Comedy, The Tonight Show, America’s Got Talent and more. Enjoy approximately 75 minutes of hilarious, smart and occasionally edgy stand-up comedy. Best of all, there’s no drink minimum, affordable drinks and free parking. Perfect for date night, birthdays, groups or anyone looking for a fun Vegas night without the big Strip-show price. Great comedians. Big laughs. No overpriced Vegas nonsense.

Haunted Brunch – Las Vegas’ wildest spooky brunch show Located inside "The Venue" at the Rio Hotel & Casino! Discover the best horror‑themed brunch in Las Vegas with live entertainment, screamingly fun performances. Feast on a delicious brunch, sip Bloody Marys and themed cocktails, or bottomless mimosas. This immersive, interactive Las Vegas brunch show is perfect for bachelorette parties, birthdays, bachelor weekends, Halloween events, and group celebrations. Expect horror‑comedy, photo ops, outrageous costumes, and endless bubbles—an unforgettable Vegas brunch you won’t want to miss. Open to all ages; best for horror‑loving guests. Parental discretion advised for younger viewers.

Rodney's Comedy Club is an upscale live stand-up venue on the Upper East Side, located in the historic space previously occupied by Dangerfield's. Featuring a glamorous, remodeled art-deco showroom and a fully stocked cocktail bar, it offers nightly performances by both seasoned headliners and rising stars

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of vintage Burlesque nightlife at J’Adore Miami. This is an extremely fun and elegant burlesque cabaret that brings classic Hollywood glamour back to life in an intimate lounge setting. You'll experience a curated fun evening of dance, theatrical storytelling, and artistic expression, where each performance highlights various aspects of sensuality. While enjoying dinner in a candle-lit atmosphere, you'll witness stylized acts and interactive moments that immerse the audience into the thrill of the show. This sophisticated experience is perfect for special occasions, couples or even fun girls nights out! We're offering a unique alternative to Miami's nightlife, with the same amount of fun, excitement and celebration in a upscale chic environment.

Catch Kathy Griffin, the Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian, live at Criss Angel’s Theater in Las Vegas. Known for her sharp wit and fearless comedy style, Kathy brings her decades of entertainment experience to the stage for an unforgettable night. With a record of 20 televised stand-up specials and a history of iconic television appearances, this performance showcases her unique voice and perspective. Join fellow fans on September 19, 2026, for a night filled with laughter and insightful commentary.