Kids love this show for the fantastical magic and mythical creatures, and adults love it for its moving story about friendship, courage, and standing up for what's right even when no one else does. Wicked has run at the Gershwin Theatre since 2003, and it continues to draw families of all ages, including many first-time theatregoers.

The musical is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, focusing on two witches, Elphaba and Glinda, during their years as college roommates. How did one end up being the Wicked Witch of the West and the other the Good Witch? And is it really that simple? You'll have to spend one short day at Wicked to find out.

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If there's one thing the generations can agree on, it's that rocking out to your favorite songs, whether on the radio or Spotify, is a great time. & Juliet delivers pop hit after pop hit, the score including songs by Britney Spears, Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, Céline Dion, and more.

All these songs propel an original story about Shakespeare's heroine, Juliet. Instead of dying when Romeo does, she travels to Paris in search of new friends, new loves — and herself. It's a feel-good story that will make you want to sing and dance.

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Perhaps your parents raised you on Disney movie musicals, so why not return the favor by taking them to a live one? If your parents aren't frequent theatregoers and you want to guarantee a great time, a timeless Disney classic like The Lion King, Broadway's third-longest-running show of all time, is a great choice. Plus, the story of Simba following in his father Mufasa's royal footsteps is a family story at its heart.

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Treat your parents to one of the glitziest, most lavish parties Broadway has to offer. The Great Gatsby, adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic Jazz Age novel, has everything you'd want in a big Broadway spectacle: sparkling costumes, energetic choreography, 1920s-inspired sets, and gorgeous singing from a cast led by Jeremy Jordan as mysterious millionaire Gatsby and Eva Noblezada as his unrequited love, Daisy.

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If your parents can't get enough of Michael Jackson's classic songs, they'll love getting to hear them all live at MJ The Musical. It'll make you all feel like you're at a Jackson concert, but this show is more than that; it inventively uses his songs to provide a unique, thrilling look into his creative process.

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If you want to treat your parents on a special occasion, take them into the room where it happens. Over a decade after its premiere, Hamilton is still making Broadway history with the rap- and hip-hop-powered story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, and it's a true phenomenon for all generations.

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If your parents loved the 1975 Al Pacino movie, take them to the new stage adaptation starring The Bear's Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Bernthal takes on Pacino's role of bumbling bank robber Sonny, and Moss-Bachrach is Sal, his loose-cannon accomplice. Their holdup goes wildly wrong, but you will get to hear Sonny scream the iconic film line "Attica!"

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Are your parents your best friends? Did you all cry at the Beaches movie? Do you know every word to "Wind Beneath My Wings"? If any of the above apply, then the Beaches Broadway musical is a great fit for you and your parents. Cee Cee and Bertie will make you smile and cry in equal measure, and the story of the timeless love between friends touches every generation.

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Death Becomes Her has everything you can imagine from a Broadway musical: grand production value, jaw-dropping special effects, and, you know, two frenemies who take an eternal-youth potion as part of their lifelong quest to one-up each other. Even if your parents haven't watched the same-named Meryl Streep/Goldie Hawn film, they'll appreciate the big laughs and catchy tunes of this larger-than-life (and death) musical on its own.

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Do your parents love classic musicals? Then why not take them to a bunch at once? Schmigadoon! is adapted from the same-named Apple TV+ series about a couple who stumbles into a town that's an old-fashioned show come to life. There are references to plenty of shows your parents may know, like The Sound of Music, Carousel, The King and I, The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, and Oklahoma!

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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is the perfect show for parents traveling in from out of town. They might relate to the wide-eyed wonder of the British Dougal, who goes on a whirlwind NYC adventure with born-and-raised city girl Robin that, just maybe, turns into love. Great for rom-com fans, the musical is as sweet as icing and an ideal crowd-pleaser.

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If your parents live in a suburban neighborhood with a homeowners association — or just have strong feelings about their neighbors — they might appreciate the painfully relatable humor in The Balusters. Who knew suggesting the installation of a stop sign could cause such an uproar? But that's just what happens in this world-premiere comedy about small-town people with big opinions. The cast also includes familiar faces like The Waltons's Richard Thomas, Gossip Girl's Margaret Colin, and Dreamgirls's Anika Noni Rose.

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