The "Stagey Family Fun Pack"

Printable activities, games, quizzes, "Finish the Lyrics", "Name That Character", and a family-friendly musical movie list.

The Stagey Family Fun Pack

Games, quizzes, and activities for the whole family

Theatre is not just for the stage - bring the fun home! This pack contains activities to enjoy together, from road trip games to rainy day activities.

Musical Theatre Trivia Quiz

Round 1: Easy

  • What colour dress does Elsa wear in "Let It Go" from Frozen?
  • Which show features a flying car named Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
  • In The Lion King, who sings "Hakuna Matata" with Simba?
  • What school subject is featured in the show Matilda?
  • Which show has characters named Anna and Elsa?

Answers: 1. Blue/ice blue 2. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 3. Timon and Pumbaa 4. Reading/books 5. Frozen

Round 2: Medium

  • What is the name of the phantom in Phantom of the Opera?
  • In Wicked, what colour is Elphaba?
  • Which show features the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"?
  • What is the name of Maria's love interest in West Side Story?
  • In Les Miserables, what object does Jean Valjean steal at the beginning?

Answers: 1. Erik 2. Green 3. The Wizard of Oz 4. Tony 5. Bread (or candlesticks from the Bishop)

Round 3: Hard

  • What year did Les Miserables first open in London's West End?
  • Who wrote the music for Hamilton?
  • Which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical features a singing cat named Grizabella?
  • In The Sound of Music, how many von Trapp children are there?
  • What is the longest-running show in Broadway history?

Answers: 1. 1985 2. Lin-Manuel Miranda 3. Cats 4. Seven 5. The Phantom of the Opera

Finish the Lyrics

Easy Level

  • "Let it go, let it ___"
  • "The hills are alive with the sound of ___"
  • "Somewhere over the ___, way up high"
  • "Supercalifragilisticexpiali___"

Medium Level

  • "The sun'll come out ___, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow..."
  • "Memory, all alone in the ___"
  • "Do you hear the people ___?"
  • "I dreamed a ___ in time gone by"

Challenge Level

  • "One day more! Another day, another ___"
  • "All I ask of you is ___"
  • "The phantom of the opera is ___ inside your mind"
  • "Don't cry for me ___"

Answers: Easy: go, music, rainbow, docious. Medium: tomorrow, moonlight, sing, dream. Challenge: destiny, forever, there, Argentina

Name That Character

Match the description to the character:

  • A young orphan girl who believes the sun will come out tomorrow
  • A green-skinned witch who is misunderstood
  • A young lion who becomes king
  • A nanny who flies in on an umbrella
  • A phantom who lives beneath an opera house
  • A young girl with magical powers who loves to read
  • A street rat who finds a magic lamp
  • A mermaid who wants to walk on land
  • A wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy
  • A young chimney sweep with a positive attitude

Answers: 1. Annie 2. Elphaba (Wicked) 3. Simba (The Lion King) 4. Mary Poppins 5. The Phantom 6. Matilda 7. Aladdin 8. Ariel (The Little Mermaid) 9. Pinocchio 10. Bert (Mary Poppins)

Musical Theatre Charades

Cut out these cards or write them on paper for a family game:

Characters to Act Out

  • The Phantom (dramatic cape swoosh!)
  • Mary Poppins (umbrella floating)
  • Elsa (let it go pose)
  • Simba (lion roar)
  • Annie (tomorrow arms spread)
  • Beast (from Beauty and the Beast)
  • Ariel (mermaid swimming)
  • Peter Pan (flying pose)
  • Wicked Witch (cackling)
  • Matilda (using telekinesis)

Songs to Act Out (no singing allowed!)

  • "Circle of Life" (holding up baby Simba)
  • "Be Our Guest" (serving food)
  • "A Whole New World" (flying on carpet)
  • "Do-Re-Mi" (pointing to musical notes)
  • "Thriller" (zombie dance)
  • "Time Warp" (jump to the left!)
  • "Grease Lightning" (driving)
  • "One Day More" (revolutionary pose)
  • "Memory" (sad cat)
  • "Super Trouper" (spotlight pose)

The Ultimate Family Musical Movie List

For Little Ones (Ages 3-6)

  • Moana (2016)
  • The Little Mermaid (1989)
  • Beauty and the Beast (1991)
  • Mary Poppins (1964)
  • Frozen (2013)
  • The Sound of Music (1965)
  • Annie (1982)
  • The Greatest Showman (2017)

For Growing Performers (Ages 7-10)

  • Matilda the Musical (2022)
  • Encanto (2021)
  • Into the Woods (2014)
  • The Wizard of Oz (1939)
  • Hairspray (2007)
  • Mamma Mia! (2008)
  • Newsies (2017 - filmed stage version)
  • High School Musical (2006)

For Young Teens (Ages 11+)

  • Hamilton (2020 - Disney+ filmed version)
  • Les Miserables (2012)
  • The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
  • West Side Story (2021)
  • Grease (1978)
  • Chicago (2002)
  • Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
  • In the Heights (2021)

Classic Must-Sees

  • Singin' in the Rain (1952)
  • My Fair Lady (1964)
  • The King and I (1956)
  • Oliver! (1968)
  • Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
  • Cabaret (1972)
  • Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
  • Evita (1996)

Road Trip Games

The Musical Mashup Game

Take turns combining two musicals into a new title and describing the plot:

  • "Wicked Beauty" (A green girl falls in love with a beast)
  • "Les MiseLion King" (Revolutionary animals fight for freedom)
  • "Phantom of the Frozen" (A phantom who can control ice)

Song Association

One person hums a musical theatre song, others guess the show.

Actor Connection

Name a musical actor, the next person names a show they were in, then another actor from that show, and so on. Example: Hugh Jackman → Les Miserables → Anne Hathaway → ...

Twenty Questions: Musical Edition

Think of a character, others ask yes/no questions to guess who.

Printable Award Certificates

Best Line Reader Award Presented to: _______________ For outstanding dedication to learning lines! Date: _______________

Bravest Performer Award Presented to: _______________ For facing fears and stepping on stage! Date: _______________

Super Helper Award Presented to: _______________ For being an amazing theatre family member! Date: _______________

Most Improved Award Presented to: _______________ For showing incredible growth and effort! Date: _______________

Family Show Night Ideas

Create Your Own Show

  • Pick a fairy tale or story you all know
  • Assign characters to each family member
  • Add some songs from your favourite musicals
  • Perform for grandparents or friends!

Lip Sync Battle

  • Each person picks a musical theatre song
  • Lip sync and dance to your chosen song
  • Family votes for the winner
  • Prize: Choose the next movie night film!

Costume Box Challenge

  • Set a timer for 10 minutes
  • Create a character from whatever you find at home
  • Perform a short scene as your character
  • Most creative costume wins!

Colouring Page Ideas

Print and colour:

  • A theatre stage with curtains
  • A star dressing room mirror
  • Musical notes and dance shoes
  • Your favourite show logo
  • A playbill design for an imaginary show

> "Theatre families who play together, stay together. Now go have some fun!"

Print your favourites and keep them for road trips, waiting rooms, and rainy days!