First Stage offers age recommendations for each play that consider the production's performance style, length, and subject matter. Our plays are enjoyed by adults, teens, and children alike,
but parents are always the best judge of a young person's ability to understand and appreciate a specific play.
Please note: First Stage performances are suitable for a wide range of ages, starting at age 3 and up. All attendees, regardless of age must have a ticket to attend the performance.
This includes younger children seated in an accompanying adult's lap.
GOOSEBUMPS: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM
Recommended for families with young people ages 8-18 and thrill seekers of all ages!
Every young person is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production. Read more about this show’s age recommendation below.
Audiences will be charmed by this spine-tingling tale filled with singing, dancing and friendship.
The performance is expected to run approximately 90 minutes including a brief intermission — very young audiences may have difficulty staying connected for the full length of the show.
The show contains ghostly encounters, moments of suspense, and tension between friends and classmates; audiences may feel anxious as the characters experience these difficult situations, but they will learn how to stay courageous in moments of uncertainty.
There will be flashing lights, scary moments, monsters, and loud music and sounds that may be overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities. We offer sensory friendly performances and sensory kits for patrons who may need them.
THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!
Recommended for families with young people ages 4-14 and festive celebrators of all ages!
Every young person is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production. Read more about this show’s age recommendation below.
Audiences will be delighted by this jolly story filled with singing, dancing, friendship, and familiar characters.
The performance is expected to run approximately 75 minutes including a brief intermission — very young audiences may have difficulty staying connected for the full length of the show.
The show explores relationships between friends, the pressure of the holidays, and the inescapable desire to do something you've been told you can’t do; audiences may feel anxious as Gerald, Piggie, Pigeon and the Squirrels experiences these difficult situations, but will learn how to empathize and understand others along the way, and that in the end your presence is the greatest present of all.
ROSE OF TREASON
Recommended for families with young people ages 12-18 and courageous leaders of all ages!
Every young person is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production. Read more about this show’s age recommendation below.
Audiences will be riveted by this inspirational story inspired by true historical events about standing up for what is right and the power of young people.
The performance is expected to run approximately 90 minutes including a brief intermission — very young audiences may have difficulty staying connected for the full length of the show.
Inspired by a true story, the show contains discussion and depictions of the Holocaust, Nazi party and its actions, politics, and violence; audiences may feel uncomfortable as the characters experience these things, but in the end the message of hope and truth prevails.
There will be changing lights, projections, and loud sounds that may be overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities. We offer sensory friendly performances and sensory kits for patrons who may need them.
LOVABYE DRAGON
Recommended for families with young people ages 3-8 and brave explorers of all ages!
Every young person is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production. Read more about this show’s age recommendation below.
Audiences will be mesmerized by this magical story of friendship and adventure!
The performance is expected to run approximately 55 minutes with no intermission — very young audiences may have difficulty staying connected for the full length of the show.
The show explores relationships between friends, and parents and children; audiences may feel anxious as the characters experiences these difficult situations, but will learn how to empathize and understand others along the way.
There will be moving lights, magic, puppets, and loud music and sounds that may be overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities. We offer sensory friendly performances and sensory kits for patrons who may need them.
PETER PAN AND WENDY
Recommended for families with young people ages 6-14 and magical dreamers of all ages!
Every young person is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production. Read more about this show’s age recommendation below.
Audiences will be captivated by this playful tale filled with friendship, bravery, and magic!
The performance is expected to run approximately 90 minutes including a brief intermission — very young audiences may have difficulty staying connected for the full length of the show.
The show contains mystical creatures, children living without an adult, and stylized fighting between the pirates and the other inhabitants of Neverland; audiences may feel anxious as Peter, Wendy, and the others experience these difficult situations, but will learn how to empathize and understand others along the way.
There will be moving lights, stylized fighting, magic, puppets, and loud sounds that may be overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities. We offer sensory friendly performances and sensory kits for patrons who may need them.
DISNEY’S FROZEN
Recommended for families with young people ages 8-18 and determined adventurers of all ages!
Every young person is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production. Read more about this show’s age recommendation below.
Audiences will be enchanted by this musical story of friendship, sisterhood, and true love.
The performance is expected to run approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including a brief intermission — very young audiences may have difficulty staying connected for the full length of the show as the musical is longer than the movie it’s based upon.
The show explores the relationships between family members and friends; audiences may feel anxious as Anna and Elsa experience these difficult situations, but will learn the real definition of true love, and how to empathize and understand others along the way.
There will be moving lights, fantasy violence, magic, puppets, and loud music and sounds that may be overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities. We offer sensory friendly performances and sensory kits for patrons who may need them.
JULIUS CAESAR
Recommended for families with young people ages 14-18 and Shakespeare fans of all ages!
Every young person is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production. Read more about this show’s age recommendation below.
Audiences will be immersed in this classic and complex historical story.
The performance is expected to run approximately 120 minutes including a brief intermission — very young audiences may have difficulty staying connected for the full length of the show.
The show explores politics, ethics and tyranny; audiences may feel uncomfortable as the characters navigate these topics, but in the end will learn about the nature of power and the importance of loyalty and friendship.
There will be moving lights, stage combat, and loud sounds that may be overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities. We offer sensory friendly performances and sensory kits for patrons who may need them.