Radio City Rockettes Show for a 2 1/2 Year Old???

If you take him I hope you have an aisle seat and can make a quick get away to the lobby incase he doesn't sit still and be quiet. I wouldn't expect him to do so as he is 2. Tickets to events such as this are expensive and it amazes me how some people treat the theatre like their living room (talking, bringing young kids, answering cel phones). I'm very conservative about this though. I was taught that if I needed to exit the theatre to wait 'til intermission or if I can't wait that long to exit the theatre at the end of a number. Then when I come wait until the end of a number to get back in my seat so I don't disrupt someone's viewing of the actual show. I also won't go to the movies if I have a cough.

It was a great show when I took my kids. My son was 3 and I was distracted by him frequently, the people around me were mad too. My son does not even remember going there. So my vote is NO. You can have a nicer time with your other children. Your son will have a nice time with Grandma!

I do not believe taking a 2.5 yr old to a show of this nature is fair to the rest of the viewers.
It is not likely he will stay quiet and seated through the whole show and it's distracting to the other patrons for him to be traded back and forth between seats.

I have not read the other answers but I have been to the show. It is a wonderful show. Having said that I would think that even bringing the 4 year old is pushing it. We brought my boys at 5 adn 7 and they enjoyed it but were squirmy in their seats and asking is it almost over. I would leave the little one at home. Keep in mind that if you bring him and he is not ok with sitting still he will be bothering not only you but those sitting around, in front of and behind you. I have sat through shows where someone has brought a little one who didn't want to be there. or be still. It is frustrating because while we might sympathize with you we have paid big bucks for a ticket for an event we have not been able to enjoy.

I would leave him with grandma. It will be a treat for him and grandma to have some lone time together. You and the rest of the family will have a great time at the show.

Think about the other peopel who bought tickets and if your son does not like being there he will protest loudly and annoyingly. No one wants that. He won't even remember seeing the show. Besides that you don't have a ticket for him and they may not let him in. These shows are usually packed and there would not be a seat for him and 2 hours on your lap non stop and squirming isn't me idea of a holiday show.

Do what you think you must but be considerate of the other patrons.

The other S.

Go for it. It's a family show so people expect family meltdowns to happen.

It's only about 70 minutes in total - he'll be fine.

I took my son to the show in Pittsburgh when he was 2-3/4 and he LOVED it! He got a little fidgety near the end but we let him sit on the step at the aisle & he was fine. It's an awesome family show! Have fun!

I wanted to go because I have seen the show in the past and it is amazing. I just didnt think my 3 year old could sit through it and I didnt want to disturb others so we will wait until she is older. I would say leave him home with Grandma. What happens if they ask for a ticket because he does look old enough for a seat? What then? Sit separate? The tickets are expensive.
Have a great time

I asked the same question and was shocked by the number of "You're a horrible person for thinking it" answers I got.

Apparently most people think it's not okay.

But only you know how your child will behave.

That said...no way would my 2 1/2 year old would pass for "about to turn to" so I'd say don't take him just because you don't have a ticket for him.

While I agree with the other answers and say let Grandma take him, I would also encourage you to check with the theater. When I took my girls to see Wicked in L.A. there was an age limit, and that was for a matinee show. It could possibly have been because there were a couple intense parts in it, however I think it is a great idea to put an age limit on any performance. Personally, I enjoy the theater in all its many forms and as much as I love my 3 year old, I would rather leave him home than miss any part of a show that the performers work so hard to put on for us.

If it's anything like the New York show it should be fine. Lots of Santa themed stuff. Visually good stuff. Forgive my ignorance, but are you seeing this in LA?

I don't an answer for you but would love it if you would post how things went. I normally go once a year to see the Rockettes in NY but haven't been since my daughter has been born. She's 3 now and it would be great if I can start taking her.

Hi there
If it makes you feel any better, we are bringing our 10 month old. He'll be fine. And if he gets squirmy, there's always the lobby. It's the earliest performance of the day, so it'll be fine. Theaters offer morning/mid-day performance times (family themed dhows such as the rockettes) to allow a a peace of mind for families with young children. For those people who feel that there shouldn't be young children at the early performance of a show that features dancing puppets and Santa in it for pete's sake because they dont want to be 'inconvenienced', here's a thought: go to the evening performance instead. I've seen this show twice already in NYC, both a matinee and evening performance. There were children of all ages (infants and older) at the matinee and it was fine. Again, people expect this. However, the evening performance was primarily adults, which I makes sense. Having said that, if you are going earlier in the day rather than later, I say go for it!! :o)
Good luck with your decision!!

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Hi there
If it makes you feel any better, we are bringing our 10 month old. He'll be fine. And if he gets squirmy, there's always the lobby. It's the earliest performance of the day, so it'll be fine. Theaters offer morning/mid-day performance times (family themed dhows such as the rockettes) to allow a a peace of mind for families with young children. For those people who feel that there shouldn't be young children at the early performance of a show that features dancing puppets and Santa in it for pete's sake because they dont want to be 'inconvenienced', here's a thought: go to the evening performance instead. I've seen this show twice already in NYC, both a matinee and evening performance. There were children of all ages (infants and older) at the matinee and it was fine. Again, people expect this. However, the evening performance was primarily adults, which makes sense. Having said that, if you are going earlier in the day rather than later, I say go for it!! :o)
Good luck with your decision!!

I just went this last weekend and LOVED it.
I have a 2 year old and I don't think she would have sat through most of it and it really is a show where you don't want to miss anything!
I saw a lot of parents with little ones leaving to take them to the 'lobby' area so maybe make it a special treat for you and your 4 year old and bring your other child next year. :) I took my 11 year old niece for her b-day gift and she loved it.
Have fun - it's awesome!!