Family Guide (2024)

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

See the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ through disciple Judas’ eyes. This hard-hitting rock musical has adult themes such as violence, death and betrayal. Recommended for ages 12+.

ANASTASIA

Travel to 1920s Russia and Paris with Anya, a young woman in search of home, love, and family. With themes of war and poverty, this adventurous musical is recommended for ages 7+.

Running Time: 2 hours and 25 minutes including one intermission

This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theatre tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.The show does include a fair amount of adult language (including an entire humorous song liberally using a curse word) and sexual innuendo. Recommended for middle schoolers or older.

Running Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one intermission

HADESTOWN

HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales —that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone —as it invites you on journey to the underworld and back.With it taking place partially in hell, there is mild language, and there are mature themes of love and loss that may be better appreciated by older kids. Recommended for middle schoolers and up.

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission

MOULIN ROUGE

Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment.If your child likes the original film, they will love the stage adaptation.With several adult themes and some mild sexual content, this show is recommended for ages 12+.

Running Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one intermission

ANNIE

This sweet musical about little orphan Annie and her search for parents is family-friendly. With classic songs like “Tomorrow,” “Easy Street,” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” the whole family is sure to be humming the tunes for days after. There is mild language and themes of alcohol and poverty. ANNIE is recommended for ages 6+.

Running Time: TBD, but expect 2 hours and 30 minutes

JAGGED LITTLE PILL

Echoing the themes of the rocking 1995 Alanis Morissette album, JAGGED LITTLE PILL centers on the Healy family as they grapple with various issues in the 21st century. With several adult themes of drug addiction, sexual assault, alcohol, and strong language, this musical is recommended for ages 14+.