The Magic School Bus turned a science class into an adventure story for a generation of children, and this is that idea put on a stage in the Bronx. It plays as a mid-afternoon matinee, which is the right slot for children who will not survive an evening curtain, in a large hall where nobody minds a bit of noise. If you have a five-to-nine-year-old and a Sunday afternoon that needs a plan, this is a straightforward answer.
What to expect
A staged adaptation of the children's science series built around the classroom-adventure format, pitched at primary-school-age children. Lehman Center is a large modern auditorium on the Lehman College campus, so expect a big room, a family crowd and an early finish that leaves the rest of the afternoon free.
Good to know
- Take the 4 to Bedford Park Boulevard–Lehman College or the D to Bedford Park Boulevard.
- There is on-campus parking, which helps if you are travelling with small children.
- The matinee slot means you are out with the afternoon still ahead of you.
- It is a large auditorium, so a fidgety child is far less conspicuous than in a small theatre.
- Best suited to roughly ages five to nine who already know the series.
- Allow extra time to find the theatre entrance on the college campus.
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Common questions
What age is this for?
Primary-school children, roughly five to nine, especially those who already know the books or the animated series and will recognise the characters.
Is it an evening show?
No, it plays as an afternoon matinee, which makes it far easier to manage with young children than an evening curtain.
How do I get to Lehman Center?
Take the 4 train to Bedford Park Boulevard–Lehman College, or the D to Bedford Park Boulevard, then walk onto the Lehman College campus.
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