5 Family-Friendly Musicals To Book In 2019

There’s something magical about live performance.

Seeing your favourite characters come to life on stage is a special experience for everyone, but especially for kids. Singing, dancing and acting can capture the imagination of your little one and instil a life-long love of the performing arts. We’re lucky to have some great venues for live entertainment in this city, which is one of the reasons why more and more world-class musicals are including Hong Kong on their tour itineraries. Over the coming months characters from your children’s favourite TV shows, Disney movies and classic books will be treading the boards under the bright stage lights. There’s lots of shows to choose from (taking you all the way through to Christmas), so make sure you book in plenty of time!

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Everyone’s favourite pups are heading out on “The Great Pirate Adventure.” When the PAW Patrol gang rescue Captain Turbot they discover a secret treasure map. For the next 75 minutes, they set out over land and sea to find the bounty before the bad guys! This is a great adventure show to introduce your little ones to the stage as they can sing, dance and clap along with the familiar PAW Patrol pups.

When: Saturday, 3 August and Sunday, 4 August; 11am, 2:30pm and 6pm
Where: Star Hall, Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre
How much: VIP $680, A Reserve $580, B Reserve $480, C Reserve $380, D Reserve $280
Tickets: Available online

Fans of the movie will love seeing Madagascar brought to life on stage. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and of course the scheming penguins on this upbeat musical adventure. Expect plenty of singing, dancing and puppets as you follow these cracka-lackin’ friends as they escape the Central Park Zoo only to find themselves on a journey to Madagascar!

When: Thursday, 12 September to Sunday, 15 September
Where: Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts, Wan Chai
How much: A Reserve $795, B Reserve $595, C Reserve $495, D Reserve $395
Tickets: Available online

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The stage adaptation of this Roald Dahl classic has taken both Broadway and the West End by storm. Now it’s time for Hong Kong to get a taste of the action! Tim Minchin’s original score is on point and perfectly paired with a witty script. For those who need a refresher, Matilda is the story of an imaginative little girl who challenges those around her and takes charge of her own destiny. It’s sure to win over kids and adults alike!

When: Friday, 20 September to Sunday, 6 October
Where: Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts, Wan Chai
How much: VIP $1,045, A Reserve $845, B Reserve $595, C Reserve $445
Tickets: Available online

After a record 21 years on Broadway and having being seen by over 100 million people worldwide, The Lion King is finally making its way to Hong Kong! This is a one-of-a-kind production that will entertain the whole family. Go on a musical journey to the savannahs of Africa and lose yourself in the stunning costumes and choreography. Original songs “The Circle of Life” and award-winning “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” (thank you Sir Elton and Sir Tim) are accompanied by new music written especially for the production. It will be worth the wait to see this show!

When: Wednesday, 18 December to Sunday, 5 January
Where: AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau Island
How much: VIP $1,299, A Reserve $1,099, B Reserve $899, C Reserve $699, D Reserve $499.
Tickets: Available online

This is one to book to get you into the Christmas spirit. Playing this December, “The Snowman” is all about a young boy’s snowman who comes to life on Christmas Eve. The two then set off on an epic adventure that sees them encounter not only Father Christmas but also dancing penguins, reindeer and loads of friends! The story is based on Raymond Briggs’ much-loved book and is sure to get audiences of all ages in the festive mood.

When: Friday, 29 December to Sunday, 1 December
Where: Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: A Reserve $795, B Reserve $595, C Reserve $495, D Reserve $395
Tickets: Available online

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