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Summer Theatre Preview: The Best San Diego Shows For Kids

Summer doesn't just have to be about outdoor adventures. Step away from the sand and ocean and into the theater!

By Lenya McGrath June 10, 2015

Summer doesn’t just have to be beach visits and days by the pool. Treat the kids to something new and introduce them them to the magic of the stage. From stories of rags to riches, travelling the ocean on a giant peach or even a little dose of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, you’ll soon have your little ones cheering from their seats as they turn into mini theatre buffs. Read on for the top picks of the best shows this summer.

Shrek The Musical

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..." And so begins the story of Shrek, a big green ogre who goes on the adventure of a lifetime to save his home by rescuing a reluctant Princess Fiona. Little does he know he'll meet a wise cracking donkey, fall in love and save his fairytale misfit friends from the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad. And that's just for starters! Like the movie, Shrek the Musical is full of pop culture references, wisecracks and a bit of potty humor to boot. And who can resist watching a show with the moonlight hanging overhead? If you are comfortable with your kids watching something PG rated then this show is for you!

August 12 - August 29
Tickets: From $22

Moonlight Amphitheatre
1200 Vale Terrace Dr.
Vista, Ca 92083
(760) 639 6199
Online: moonlightstage.com

Photo Credit: SFGate

Which of these shows do you want to see? Let us know in the Comments section below.

— Lenya McGrath