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New York, NY (October 22, 2025) — This season, Kaufman Music Center will introduce children to iconic rock stars and classic Broadway musicals at dynamic, family-friendly performances featuring sing-alongs, games, and plenty of audience participation.
At The Rock & Roll Playhouse, kids age 1-7 and their parents can rock out together to music by some of the most iconic musicians in rock history. This fall, parents can enjoy the music they love while little fans explore their creativity at concerts featuring the greatest hits of Bob Marley and The Grateful Dead.
At Broadway Playhouse, the beloved cast led by Sean Hartley, children age 4-11 are introduced to the great writers of American musical theater through songs, skits, games and comedy. This season, kids can sing along to classic numbers and play games as they learn about the Gershwin Brothers, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), and Dorothy Fields (Sweet Charity).
See Rock and Roll Playhouse and Broadway Playhouse shows below, and see Merkin Hall’s full list of shows HERE.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 2025 AT 12 PM ET: Rock and Roll Playhouse, Music of Bob Marley & More for Kids - Introduce young music lovers to the joyful rhythms of Bob Marley. Sing and dance along at this vibrant celebration of Marley’s greatest hits—like “Jamming,” “One Love,” and “Three Little Birds”—through interactive sing-alongs, dancing, and hands-on fun.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2025 AT 12 PM ET: Rock and Roll Playhouse, Music of Grateful Dead & More for Kids - Take a playful trip through the sounds of the Grateful Dead in a concert designed just for kids. With sing-along favorites like “Ripple,” “Sugar Magnolia,” and “Friend of the Devil,” young Deadheads can groove, twirl, and explore the spirit of the music in a fun, interactive setting.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 2026 AT 11:00 AM ET: Broadway Playhouse, The Art of Collaboration - The story of George and Ira Gershwin is an inspiring one of brotherly collaboration and devotion – and runaway success. In the 1920s and 30s they wrote the songs to more than a dozen Broadway musicals and three Hollywood movies. Introduce kids to their shows and classic songs that are still popular today, including “I Got Rhythm” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.”
SUNDAY, MARCH 1st, 2026 AT 11:00 AM ET: Broadway Playhouse, The Sunny Side of the Street - Dorothy Fields was born at a time when women weren’t supposed to have careers, but she didn’t take no for an answer. She established herself as one of the great American lyricists, writing songs for the movies like “Just the Way You Look Tonight” from Swing Time, and Broadway shows like Sweet Charity.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd, 2026 AT 11:00 AM ET: Broadway Playhouse, Magic To Do - At the ripe old age of 26, New York native Stephen Schwartz had three smash hit musicals running on Broadway at the same time. Kids will learn about his Hollywood blockbusters including The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Pocohontas, and one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time, Wicked.
ABOUT KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER:
Established with the mission of providing access without barriers, Kaufman Music Center proudly programs a comprehensive musical experience for students, performers and audiences in New York and beyond. Merkin Hall, the Center’s intimate performance venue, provides unparalleled access to today’s most compelling artists, workshops and competitions, offering students, artists and audiences alike the chance to share music at the highest level. Its acclaimed Artist-in-Residence program also gives those performers the resources to develop groundbreaking, multidisciplinary projects as well as educational opportunities to mentor and inspire. Kaufman Music Center continuously cultivates and nurtures new generations of artists through Special Music School, the nation’s only K-12 public school prioritizing an intensive, immersive and musically-focused education without financial barriers, as well as Lucy Moses School, Manhattan’s largest community performing arts school for students of all ages.
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