About New Victory “A standard-bearer of quality performing arts for young audiences in the United States”—American Theatre The New Victory opens new worlds to young people and families through extraordinary performances, education and engagement programs. Bringing kids to the arts and the arts to kids since 1995, New Victory is powered by the nonprofit New 42, recipient of a 2025 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre. Reflecting and serving the multicultural city we call home, New Victory is committed to arts access for all communities of New York to experience and engage with the exemplary international shows on its stages. New 42 and New Victory have been honored by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities with the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, by Americans for the Arts with a national Arts Education Award, and by the Drama Desk for “providing enchanting, sophisticated children’s theater that appeals to the child in all of us and for nurturing a love of theater in young people.” New Victory Theater puts trust in young audiences, treating children’s taste as no less sophisticated than adults. The New York Times Research New Victory’s groundbreaking study on the impact of the performing arts on kids. Artistic Programming How we lead the field of Theater for Young Audiences. New Victory LabWorks New Victory is a leading incubator of new theatrical work for kids. New Victory Usher Corps New Victory jobs, academic support & mentorship for NYC youth Meet the Team Get to know New Victory leadership, board and staff Theater History As New York’s oldest operating theater, few theaters boast as many incarnations as New Victory Explore More Tickets & Events What’s playing Discover upcoming performances and events Education Partnerships Engage students in the arts Tickets to performances, classroom workshops, teaching resources and professional development Donate Open new worlds to kids and families Your contribution help bring our extensive education and engagement programs to young people
