The 20^th Kids' Night on Broadway will take place in New York City on Tuesday, February 9^th, 2016. Select Broadway shows will offer in-theatre activities for kids including talkbacks, Kids' Night on Broadway activity books, and other exciting events.

Kids' Night on Broadway an annual event when kids 18 and under can see participating Broadway shows for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. A Kids' Night on Broadway ticket includes in-theatre activities, restaurant discounts, parking discounts, educational programs, and more.

A press event "birthday celebration" took place in the afternoon, with kids currently performing on Broadway taking part in the festivities.

Acting Commissioner of The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, Luis Castro, presented a Mayoral Proclamation to The Broadway League citing Tuesday, February 9 ^th , 2016 in the City of New York as "Kids' Night on Broadway."

"Involvement in the performing arts can have a powerful impact on a young person, helping them build confidence, develop their creativity, and learn valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance. I applaud the Broadway League for providing hundreds of thousands of children with an introduction to the arts and ensuring this vital New York City industry continues to thrive. Together, we look forward to another 20 years of amazing performances and even more kids discovering their love of theater," read Acting Commissioner Castro, from the Mayoral Proclamation.

" Celebrating the 20^th Anniversary, we decided to return to the way Kids' Night on Broadway began, focusing on one amazing evening when crowds of kids take over Times Square! It's fun and gratifying to see the enthralled faces of young theatregoers sitting in our theatres, being transported while experiencing the magic on stage," said Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League. "On average, a million kids (18 or younger) see a Broadway show each season, and now many of them are theatregoing adults."

Participating* shows include:

Aladdin, Allegiance, An American in Paris, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, Chicago the Musical, The Color Purple, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Disaster!, Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland, Fun Home, Jersey Boys, The King and I, Kinky Boots, The Lion King, Les Misérables, Matilda The Musical, Noises Off, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Something Rotten!, and Wicked.

(*subject to change)

Many Times Square area eateries will offer specials for KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY ticket-holders, including free entrees for kids. Check kidsnightonbroadway.com for participating restaurants.

KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY also takes place in multiple cities around the country, with different shows and venues putting their own spin on the event, on numerous dates throughout the year. Check kidsnightonbroadway.com for specific dates and locations.

Bway Zone (BwayZone.com) is the new online resource for families who love Broadway - an interactive platform with videos, photos, quizzes, and other content to share with Broadway fans of all ages. Theatregoers can use #BwayZone to share their Kids' Night experience on social media.

KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY®, a program of The Broadway League, is generously presented by The New York Times and is sponsored by WABC-TV with additional support from and Z100, LITE FM, Clear Channel Spectacolor and Westchester Family.