Recommended Grades
Grades K – 3
Price
Students: $2
Chaperones: $5
What Kind of Show?
Magic; heartwarming and frenetic
Content Considerations
Startling sounds and loud, fast-paced patter may be challenging for kids with sensory sensitivities
Running Time
70 minutes with no intermission
Venue
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
About the Show
Everyone say, "Encore!" Mario Marchese, the world's loudest kid whisperer, is back at the New Victory by popular demand. Doubling down on his signature grab bag of sleight-of-hand slapstick, heartfelt storytelling and geeky do-it-yourselfitude, Mario gives kids permission to dream big and do what they love. Ready for another high-octane helping of robot magic? Join in on the chaos when Mario the Maker Magician Returns!
★★★★ "Borderline anarchy that's extremely good fun"
Things to Know
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Mamma mia! After a sold-out run last season, Mario is bringing his award-winning show back to the New Victory! You'll get the chance to reunite with all of your favorite Mario contraptions including the inflatable snakes, flying shoestring and Mr. Lamp.
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From passed props and live camera feeds to onstage participation, Mario involves the audience in the show! While all levels of the theater will see some interaction before the show, seats along the aisles of the Orchestra level are your best bet for getting in on the magic during the show.
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Mario's artistry is inspired by many famous artists and magicians, including Jean-Michael Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Nikola Tesla. But the most important influence of them all is his high school Humanities teacher Miss Rinello!
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About the Artist
Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a New York-based performer, author and maker who has toured worldwide with his all-ages theater shows. A New Victory LabWorks Artist, he infuses his work with DIY electronics and robotics and uses magic to inspire kids to make and create without limitation. A family business through and through, his shows are a collaborative effort between Mario, his wife and their two kids (the real bosses).
Prepare for Your Field Trip
At New Victory performances, dedicated Education staff and Youth Corps Ushers welcome groups into the theater, ensuring students, chaperones and educators feel comfortable and safe.
And the experience extends beyond the show on stage! Students can connect with the artists at Talk-Backs after most performances. Education Partners can engage with FREE show-inspired, ready-to-implement activities, unit plans and creativity pages ↗.
Accessibility
For every performance at the New Victory Theater…
- Sensory Awareness Notes are available—a short guide including descriptions of the characters, story and technical elements—to help you know what to expect during the show.
- You can request supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
- Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for those with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
- Wheelchair-accessible seats are available (see more details when buying tickets).
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.
