We offer brief assessments of show content to help patrons decide whether a show is appropriate for themselves and those they bring to the theatre. But since the assessments and content evaluation criteria are subjective, we encourage patrons to do their own research on shows they are interested in attending if they are in doubt about the content.
FOOTLOOSE
A teenager from the city who moves to a farm town where dancing is banned is at odds with town leaders, the local minister and other teens. Includes mild profanity, obscene gestures, references to sex and drug use and off-stage violence.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
The musical’s family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy songs have made it a favorite among musical lovers of all ages. An imaginative interpretation of the classic Bible story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, the plot is easy to follow and should be enjoyable even for those who aren’t familiar with the Old Testament story.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Contains mild profanity, adult language and racist terminology from the time period.
HELLO DOLLY!
A classic musical comedy, this show is generally appropriate for most ages. Younger children may not understand some of the plot elements and dialogue.
WEST SIDE STORY
The tragic love story set among New York City street gangs in the 1950s includes adult themes such as violence,
death, sexual content, bigotry, strong language, racial slurs and sexual innuendo. Street fighting and knifing is depicted, and a gang of boys physically assaults a young woman. The plot may be too complex for younger children to comprehend.
IN THE HEIGHTS
The uplifting musical about residents of New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood contains some adult content including sexual innuendo and gossip, mild profanity, mild stage fighting and characters drinking onstage.
HAIR
NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN. The musical takes place in a turbulent era in America’s history. It includes draft-age youth rebelling against society and the Vietnam War; simulated drug use; brief nudity; profanity; questioning of religion; blatant sexual positioning; refusal of authority; racial stereotypes and slurs of the era; exploration of sexual orientation and identity.
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
As family friendly as the original film, the show is full of dancing, comedy and memorable songs.
