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Mark your calendars! Kids’ Night on Broadway returns this summer on Tuesday, August 19, offering free Broadway tickets for all kids and teens aged 18 or younger when they’re accompanied by a full-paying adult. The one-night-only event is one of the city’s most beloved annual traditions, encouraging young theatergoers to experience the magic of Broadway without the hefty price tag. (The Great Gatsby will participate with a performance on August 20 instead.)
This year, 18 shows are participating: & 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 The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Operation Mincemeat, The Outsiders, Six and Stranger Things: The First Shadow.
(And just in case you need some help deciding what to see, here is our list of the best Broadway shows right now.)
"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, in a statement. “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."
Before curtain time, Duffy Square will host a pre-show block party from 4:30pm to 6:15 Aupm, with Broadway cast meet-and-greets, interactive games, prizes and giveaways. The first 500 ticketholders to check in will score a free Krispy Kreme donut and a special KNOB tote bag. Inside participating theaters, audiences can enjoy extra surprises, including cast talkbacks, art projects, sing-alongs and activity guides available for download.
The fun doesn’t stop at the theater. More than a dozen restaurants across the Theater District will offer free kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entree.
Tickets will go on sale later this summer. Families with kids ages 13 and up can sign up for alerts and early access through the Broadway Fan Club. Since launching in 1996, the program has introduced more than 200,000 kids nationwide to Broadway—and August 2025 promises to be one of its biggest celebrations yet.