Attending Broadway shows is one of the quintessential activities that makes a New Yorker a New Yorker and it’s never too early to get the kids into the arts! Luckily, Broadway’s annual ‘Kids’ Night’ is officially returning to NYC on Tuesday, August 20th!
Kids Night on Broadway (KNOB) has been a beloved yearly tradition started by The Broadway League that immerses young New Yorkers in the city’s rich arts & culture scene at no cost, “[making] Broadway accessible to a new generation of theatergoers.”
Those ages 18 and under (6-18 years old) can attend a Broadway show for free, so long as they are joined by a full-paying adult.
Not only will participants get to see a FREE show, but a KNOB ticket includes tons of fabulous activities to do prior to the performance. Plus, parking discounts, restaurant discounts and educational programs also come with a ticket.
Each venue tailors the experience differently depending on the show so you and your child will have a unique experience that will create memories to last a lifetime! Participating shows include: Aladdin, & Juliet, Back to the Future: The Musical, Chicago, The Great Gatsby, Hadestown, Hamilton, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Hell’s Kitchen, The Lion King, MJ, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Notebook, Once Upon a Mattress, SIX, Suffs, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants and Wicked.
The program doesn’t just run in NYC, but across numerous cities in the country. Past cities include Memphis, Tennessee, San Diego, California and Appleton, Wisconsin. Because of the program, more than 180,000 kids have attended a free Broadway show.
Those looking to participate in this year’s event can score their tickets during during the on-sale period here on the program’s website. The sales launch date and participating Broadway shows have yet to be announced but you can be the first to know by joining the Broadway Fan Club.
It’s important to note that tickets are required for all audience members (children 18 and under included). When purchasing tickets, the cost gets marked down by 50% when ordering for one adult and one child.
Head to the Kid’s Night on Broadway website to learn more or check out their Instagram here.