For many people, the Theater District is the epitome of New York City – even more so than hot dogs or giant slices of pizza, crowded city streets, or an endless skyline of buildings reaching for the clouds. I cannot imagine going to NYC and NOT seeing a Broadway show (or two… or three…) and thankfully, I’ve instilled that love in my kids, too. Seeing & Juliet on Broadway is the perfect way to introduce tweens to the magic of the theater.

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According to Forbes, & Juliet is “easily the best musical of the year!” The show tells the story of Juliet after Romeo dies – instead of following in his footsteps, she goes on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

And the whole thing is set to an epic soundtrack by musical genius Max Martin. Like, seriously epic! It has hits from Britney Spears, Katy Perry, P!nk, the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and more. Martin’s songs are reimagined and woven into the show to tell Juliet’s story. It’s one of those performances where your toes tap to the catchy beats the whole time since it’s basically a combination of pop concert and musical. There is a preshow reminder not to sing along since these are songs that most people know and love, so make sure to follow the rules.

The girls love coordinating their outfits with different shows that we see. While they’d love to go all out on new clothes every time, I try to find things they already have or pieces that will work with their other clothes. For & Juliet, we went with a pink and cream theme. Lexie’s sweater is from Old Navy a couple of years ago, but this cream ruffle sweater is similar. And I got this cute pink/purple color block cardigan for Ellie, and it’s become one of her favorites!

The official recommended age for & Juliet is eight plus; children under four are not admitted into the theatre. I would say this show is better for the tween+ crowd given that there is some adult language – both spoken and in the song lyrics. Additionally, gender identity and fluidity is part of the storyline, so be aware of that depending on the age of your kids.

The girls absolutely LOVED the show and have been singing along to the soundtrack ever since! It truly is the most fun you’ll have at a show this year!

You can catch & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre at 124 W 43rd Street or on tour throughout the United States from Fall 2024-2025. The show is 2.5 hours long, including one intermission.

Have you seen & Juliet yet? If so, did you see it on Broadway or catch it on tour? The show is coming to Charlotte in October 2024, and we already have tickets to see it again!

When I think of New York City, I automatically think of super-tall skyscrapers, giant foldable slices of pizza, and massive crowds of people. But nothing screams New York to me more than Broadway. There is absolutely nothing like seeing a Broadway show or watching the wonder in your child’s eyes as they watch their first one. Seeing SIX on Broadway with kids is the perfect way to expose youngsters to the magic of a Broadway show.

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The award-winning SIX (including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score!) is about the six wives of Henry VIII. But this isn’t some boring history lesson. No, it’s a modern retelling set more like a pop concert. It’s loud, it’s energetic, and it’s a whole lot of fun!

Only ten people are in the cast, and they’re all female(!) – the six Queens and four ladies-in-waiting. That’s right; Henry VIII doesn’t even get to make an appearance! The show’s premise is that the six wives are in a girl band, and they’re competing for the lead spot. Their competition centers around which Queen had it hardest while married to the awful Henry the Eighth. Each Queen performs a solo to sway the audience to support her quest for the top spot – and each channel a current music icon from Britney to Beyonce to Adele.

The girls and I were excited to see the show while we were in NYC over the weekend. They dressed in cute purple tops to match the purple of the marquee and the lights (Ellie’s purple lace-edged top and Lexie’s purple sweater). I’ve heard that people even dress up in homemade versions of the Queens’ costumes though unfortunately, we didn’t see anyone dressed up while we were there.

Although they knew nothing about Henry VIII’s wives before the show, SIX piqued their curiosity and sparked some interesting conversations. I love when something like a show can inspire and encourage my kids to seek more knowledge or information about something because I think it’s important to grow and learn continually.

SIX is recommended for ages 10+, but I wouldn’t have a problem taking a child a few years younger than that. A couple of the songs are a bit racy, but the lyrics would likely go over the heads of most kids/tweens. At 80 minutes long with no intermission, it’s a great first show if you think your kiddos would have difficulty sitting through a longer show (for comparison, Hamilton is almost three hours long, including intermission). Audience participation is encouraged; the girls enjoyed clapping to the beat and dancing in their seats. It’s honestly the most fun I’ve ever had at a musical!

Have you seen SIX the Musical yet? If so, did you see it on Broadway or the touring show in your town?