15 Sep 92NY Announces 2025-2026 Season of Its Acclaimed Theater for Young Audiences

Kid-sized musicals. Giant-sized heart. Experience the magic of musical theater in classic and original productions created especially for young audiences and their families — introducing a new generation to the joy of the art form in an intimate setting with unforgettable performances. 92NY’s wildly popular Theater for Young Audiences program welcomed over 13,000 audience members last season and brought its shows into the classrooms of hundreds of children in New York City public schools.

Beginning in September 2025, we’ll kick off the season of 9 shows (with the most performances in any season to date) with returning originals back by popular demand–Red Riding Hood, Alice in Wonderland, Ice Queen, and Messy Millie; an all-new Lyrics & Lyricists Jr; and reimagined revivals of licensed musicals Junie B. Jones, The Musical; Disney’s The Little Mermaid; You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown; and Little Women. Tickets and more information here.

The Musical Theater program at 92NY has extensive educational outreach in 20 classrooms across 6 area schools and is accepting new residencies and field trip requests. We offer curricula led by teaching artists, classroom teacher activities and resources, student activity books, as well as in person performances of Messy Millie. Complete this Interest Form to receive more information about our educational offerings for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Red Riding Hood
All performances 10:30 am from $32
Sep 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
Oct 4, 5, 11, 12
Running time: 45 minutes, suggested ages: 2 and up

Back by popular demand! Come join us as our high-spirited and fearless Little Red as she ventures into the country to deliver her grandmother a very special and delicious cake. But unbeknownst to Red, there is an extraordinarily hungry, cake-eating wolf who will stop at nothing to get the homemade dessert — even if it means putting Red and her grandmother on the menu! With an original score and songs, dancers magically bring this timely tale to life. This 45-minute show will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.

Adapted by Megan Doyle & Jeffrey Sanzel
Book & Lyrics by Polly Hilton
Music by Kevin F. Story
Additional Songs and Orchestration by Andrew Heidorn
Direction & Choreography: Megan Doyle

Junie B. Jones, The Musical
All performances 1:30 pm, from $32
Sep 27, 28; Oct 4, 5, 11, 12, 19, 25, 26
Running time: 65 minutes, suggested ages: 6 and up

New on our stage this fall! A wildly entertaining musical for the whole family, based on Barbara Park’s treasured books. It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: her friend Lucille doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting. Featuring a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones  will capture your hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students.

Direction & Choreography by Megan Doyle
Book & Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich

Alice in Wonderland
Oct 25, Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9 – 10:30 am, from $32
Nov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9 – 1:30 pm
Running time: 45 minutes, suggested ages: 2 and up

Also returning this fall, journey down the rabbit hole in this whimsical musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. Join curious Alice as she encounters talking animals, mad tea parties, and the mysterious Queen of Hearts in a fantastical world brought to life through enchanting songs, colorful characters, and delightful surprises for all ages.

Book by Jeffery Sanzel
Music by Andrew Heidorn
Lyrics by Polly Hilton
Direction & Choreography by Megan Doyle

Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 6, Dec 14, Dec 20 – 4:30 pm, from $42
Nov 30, Dec 6, Dec 14, Dec 20 – 12:30 pm
Dec 7, Dec 13 – 10:30 pm

Running time: 2 hours plus intermission; suggested ages 6 and up
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”

Direction & Choreography by Megan Doyle
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright

Little Women
Feb 8, Feb 14, Feb 15, Feb 22 – 12:30 pm, from $42
Feb 8, Feb 14, Feb 15, Feb 22, Feb 28 – 4:30 pm

Running time: 2 hours plus intermission; suggested ages 6 and up
A musical adaptation of Louisa M. Alcott’s novel, Little Women, a story that never will grow old for its treatment of a mother’s love for her children and their appreciation.

Direction & Choreography by Megan Doyle
Book by Allan Knee
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott

Is this your child’s first theater experience? Check out 92nd Street Y’s Social Story designed to prepare children ahead of time, for what they can expect when they come see a show here at 92NY. You can download the Social Story below as a PDF and read it with your child before you come!

92NY Theater for Young Audiences Social Story

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New York, NY 10128

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