Know if your child is too young to sit through and enjoy a Broadway show. Usually children under the age of 4 or 5 shouldn't go to the theater. Many Broadway theaters won't allow children that young inside.
Determine whether your child can sit still through a Broadway theater production. They're usually about two hours long, with a short intermission. Ask yourself if your child will make it.
Involve your children by picking the show together. If they have a choice in what production they see, they'll be more interested in it.
Prepare your children by sharing some of the show's background with them. This will help them understand and enjoy what's happening on stage.
Rent a musical to watch at home before going to the theater. You can use it to spark conversation and explain what's happening. Then, during the actual theater show, your children can compare in their minds the two shows.
Discuss your expectations regarding their behavior before going to the theater. Make it clear there is no talking or fooling around once the show begins. They are to sit still and not kick the seat in front of them.