Top USA Family-friendly Shows - page 16

For one exclusive evening in Los Angeles, Screen to Strings: Iconic Film Scores transforms St. John's Cathedral into a glowing, candlelit haven where music feels like cinema. With two performances at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, this enchanting event invites you to step inside the soundtracks you love, as if a film were unfolding live before you. Performed by the exquisite quartet OurStrings4You, the evening weaves sweeping adventures and tender, romantic themes into an intimate musical journey. Beneath vaulted ceilings and shimmering light, every crescendo and hush becomes a scene of its own. Perfect for cinephiles and string lovers alike, this one-night experience blends nostalgia, romance, and the magic of live performance into a truly unforgettable cinematic escape.

The IMMERSED dome theater is excited to bring the incredible Butterfly Journey dome movie from K2 Studios to Catalina Island. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned theater with assigned seating and beanbag chairs available for a cozy viewing experience. Beautiful and delicate, yet unbelievably resilient, the butterfly is one of nature’s most enigmatic creatures. Follow the vast migrations of the Monarchs of North America and Blue Tigers of Australia in this incredible immersive journey. Narrated by Daisy Ridley.

Every performance is completely original and will never be seen again. From a single audience suggestion, your cast creates an entire musical live — including the songs. You’re not just watching a show; you’re helping create it.

Experience an unforgettable night where history and innovation come together—AURA by Moment Factory transforms Grace Cathedral into a breathtaking living masterpiece. Through stunning projection mapping, immersive lighting, and powerful original music, the space comes alive with captivating scenes of swirling storms, blooming ceilings, crashing waves, and star-filled skies. This one-of-a-kind experience blends art, technology, and timeless beauty to inspire and amaze audiences of all ages. Step into a world that connects past and present in the most spectacular way—secure your tickets now for AURA in San Francisco!

A captivating night awaits you at Magique, Reno's number one rated attraction. Set in the intimate Celebrity Showroom at the Nugget Casino Resort, this high-energy production showcases a cast of 12, over 20 grand illusions, 100+ stunning costumes, mesmerizing choreography, with a mix of comedy, artistry, and jaw dropping special effects. The finale will leave you breathless! Magique offers an unforgettable experience perfect for audiences of all ages. Come witness why this show has earned rave reviews and is hailed as the top attraction in Reno & Northern Nevada.

Experience exhilarating rhythms, electrifying action, and unforgettable artistry with Olé!, an Argentinian Dance Sensation featuring GoGaucho.

New York's best dinner theatre experience featuring world renowned circus artists and jazz musicians alongside a three-courses of sumptuous dinner service and handcrafted cocktails. Set in the sumptuous world of vintage jazz and cabaret, this immersive experience blossoms around the audience with performances coming from the most unexpected places. Enter a world of sizzling jazz and savory delights where there are surprises around every corner.

Upon overhearing: 'hey, a magician, the lowest form of entertainment', award-winning magician Robert Malissa was inspired to push back. Malissa presents "A Case for Magic: For Lovers of Magic and Their Ambivalent Friends." Before taking his acclaimed show to the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland this August, Malissa is hosting two special hometown performances. This show is a joyous celebration of human connection—a perfect tribute to Philadelphia’s year-long celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday. Don’t miss this chance to experience a local favorite before he heads across the Atlantic! - Date: July 2 and 3 at 7:00 PM - Location: Arden Theater's Hamilton Family Arts Center

We are the only Chuck Wagon Dinner Show in the Las Vegas area! We are family friendly and fun for all ages. You’ll enjoy BBQ from one of the top BBQ joints in the Las Vegas Valley, and award-winning entertainment by Mama’s Wranglers, the Jackson Family Band! For 23 years they have played old western classics like Dueling Banjos, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams, but this show will feature purely 50's-70's Rock N' Roll! These talented band members play many instruments, including fiddles, guitars, drums, etc. They sing in amazing 3-part harmony that only siblings can achieve. We have evening shows and also offer lunch matinees! Mama's Wranglers have been named Young Entertainers of the Year, and the Firelight Barn has earned many prestigious business awards for outstanding quality food and fantastic family entertainment!

St. Louis’ most unforgettable nightlife experience, perfect for bachelorette parties, date nights, and group celebrations. Experience The Boom Boom Room, where burlesque, comedy, and high-energy entertainment come together in an intimate, speakeasy-style setting for a one-of-a-kind night out. The Boom Boom Room stands as St. Louis’ premier destination for burlesque and cabaret entertainment, offering an unforgettable nightlife experience in a vibrant setting. Guests can indulge in dazzling performances, high-energy acts, and immersive shows that blend vintage charm with contemporary flair. Ideal for celebrations such as birthdays, bachelorette parties, and date nights, this unique venue provides craft cocktails and delectable dinner options while showcasing thrilling entertainment every weekend. Join in the fun and make lasting memories at The Boom Boom Room.

Experience the legendary "No. 1 comedy club in the country" nightly at Horseshoe Las Vegas, where the world’s most iconic brand of stand-up comes to life. Following in the footsteps of greats like George Carlin and Eddie Murphy, the stage features three fresh, powerhouse comedians every week across two high-energy shows. Don't miss your chance to witness the next generation of comedy superstars performing live in the heart of the Strip!

American composer Gabriela Lena Frank makes her Met debut with her first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker, following her remarkable 2024 debut staging of Ainadamar.

Come see Chicago's hottest up-and-coming burlesque stars! Experience the next generation of spectacle at Rising Stars, an alluring burlesque and variety revue that honors the Windy City's storied legacy of live entertainment. This high-energy showcase brings together the city's most captivating emerging burlesque dancers and variety entertainment for a night full of fun, whimsy, humor, and seduction. Whether you're a long-time fan of burlesque or a curious newcomer, we invite you to come enjoy Stars & Garters' intimate venue, world-class cocktails, and unforgettable performance artists. Every Rising Stars show features a unique roster of talent, so there's reason to come back again and again. (Follow @starsandgarterstheater on instagram to see when your favorite performers are scheduled for a show.)

This is the Genre-Defying Burlesque Parody of the Cult-Classic 1985 Film, “CLUE”, that will have you laughing, grooving and playing along! Each night the audience determines who committed the murder, after witnessing each of the iconic characters undressing alone, in a room, with a weapon. Brace yourself for a witty and fast-paced evening full of thunder strikes, mysterious characters and the Art of Burlesque like you’ve never seen it before! All set to the tunes of a live band! ClueX will keep you on the edge of your seat as the plot unravels, the guests undress, and the mystery unfolds. You won’t know what’s coming next…right up until the end!

We’re Inviting You In. Welcome to Santa Carla. Perfect weather. Beautiful beaches. And a charming boardwalk…as long as you ignore all the “Missing” posters. When a mother and her two teenage sons move to town in desperate need of a fresh start, they soon uncover the darker side of this sunny coastal community. While Lucy tries to piece her family’s life back together, Michael keeps pulling away in search of belonging. As he finds connection with a local rock band and its charismatic leader, his younger brother Sam comes face-to-face with a terrifying reality: When night falls, Michael’s new friends are even more dangerous than they first appeared.

The legendary true crime story that captivated audiences in the acclaimed film is now a live, pulse-pounding Broadway event. Step back into the sweltering summer of 1972, New York City—a time when the Vietnam War looms large, Watergate headlines flood the news, and one man’s desperate act captivates the nation. Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal (The Odyssey, The Bear) and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Bear) ignite the stage with grit, heart, and humor.?Witness the gut-wrenching twist as it unfolds, immersing you in the unfiltered chaos of a man—and a city—on the edge. With masterful direction by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold (King Charles III) and written for the stage by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Stephen Adly Guirgis (Between Riverside and Crazy), Dog Day Afternoon is a raw, gritty reminder of what happens when passion and desperation collide.

An exciting night awaits as Josh Gates, renowned explorer and host of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown, shares captivating tales from his global adventures. Experience a unique evening filled with entertaining stories, hilarious misadventures, and thrilling discoveries that have defined his expeditions. Set in the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, this event promises to keep audiences engaged and entertained from start to finish. Mark your calendar for a memorable night on June 26, 2026, at 8pm.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a unique night of laughter, great food, and live entertainment just outside Denver. This special Dinner & Comedy Experience combines a full-course meal, cocktails, and a professionally hosted stand-up comedy show featuring nationally touring comedian Just Nesh, along with additional guest comedians and host Anthony Gambrell, also known as “The Roof.” Unlike a typical comedy show, this experience blends dining, nightlife, and live comedy into one unforgettable evening at the New Summit Event Center in Aurora, Colorado. Perfect for couples, groups, and visitors looking for a fun and memorable way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

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.

A world–famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends. Following an acclaimed West End run and three Olivier Awards, Giant tells the story of author Roald Dahl and the true scandal that shook his legacy. Tony, Golden Globe, and Olivier Award-winner John Lithgow (Conclave, The Crown) reprises his extraordinary, career-defining performance as Roald Dahl. Written by Mark Rosenblatt, directed by Nicholas Hytner, and designed by Bob Crowley.

Blue Man Group will captivate you with their new show, packed with music, laughter, and surprises at every turn. Opening May 1, 2026, at ICON Park, their custom-built theater is the first ever designed specifically for the iconic trio, located beneath the Orlando Eye. Join over 50 million fans worldwide and experience the unforgettable, multi-sensory journey that is Blue Man Group!

Three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, and Christopher Abbott will return to Broadway in Arthur Miller’s towering American drama Death of a Salesman, with Ben Ahlers, directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Famously described by critic Kenneth Tynan (The Observer) as “The greatest American play,” Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman has been an essential part of our national consciousness since its Broadway debut in 1949, and throughout every subsequent era. The original production, directed by Elia Kazan and starring Lee J. Cobb, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony Award® for Best Play, and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award.

You're invited to an unforgettable Las Vegas experience with Mad Apple's VIP Social by Cirque du Soleil—a party like no other on the Strip. Enjoy early access to the Mad Apple Theater, sip bubbly on stage, and meet the show’s talented performers in an exclusive artist meet & greet. Before the spectacle begins, take in the high-energy pre-show from your on-stage seat with a beverage in hand. This one-of-a-kind VIP Cirque du Soleil experience in Las Vegas is only at New York-New York Hotel & Casino.

New York doctors Josh and Melissa set out on a couples’ backpacking retreat to rekindle the flame, but instead find themselves in Schmigadoon, a magical town that’s a Golden Age musical come to life. The townspeople won’t stop singing, the bridge out leads nowhere, and the only way to escape is by finding true love—which may or may not be with each other. From Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels and based on the Universal Television and Apple Original award-winning series, this delightfully hilarious musical features a book and Emmy Award®-winning score by Cinco Paul (Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets). Schmigadoon! is a love letter to Broadway’s Golden Age wrapped in a modern musical comedy that will leave you with a “song in your heart” (The New York Times)…if you manage to get out.