New Victory Family Benefit: CIRCUS IN THE CITY; Surrounding the colorful text are two photos of a juggler and a person balancing on a stack of chairs against a blue, starry background.

New Victory Family Benefit: Circus in the City

April 19, 2026, at 12pm
Price
Tickets start at $150
What Kind of Show?
Special benefit performance and party; circus and arcade
Schedule
12 – 3:30pm
Venue
The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
public

Reserve Tickets

Tickets start at $150.

Apr 19

Sun, 12pm

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About the Event

This season’s New Victory Family Benefit is a one-of-a-kind, can’t-miss afternoon of nonstop fun for the whole family!

Circus in the City kicks off with a hypnotic performance of YOAH, an atmospheric Japanese circus with dazzling projections. Then after the show, stilt walkers lead the way to an exclusive celebration at Dave & Buster’s with lunch, hands-on activities, arcade games, swag bags and more!

Proceeds from Circus in the City support the innovative artistic, arts education and engagement programs of New 42 and New Victory. For 30 years, these programs have made the performing arts a vibrant part of everyone’s life from the earliest years onward—and your support for the Family Benefit helps us continue this important work!

Event Schedule

12pm: Performance of YOAH at the New Victory
209 W 42nd Street

1:15pm: Circus procession
Crossing 42nd Street

1:30 – 3:30pm: New Victory takes over Dave & Buster’s!
234 W 42nd Street
 

YOAH is recommended for everyone ages 7 and up, but Circus in the City promises fun for all ages and offers accommodations for those who prefer a calmer viewing experience in the lower lobby. Learn more about YOAH, and for questions, email SCedeno@New42.org or call 646.223.3085.

Tickets and Ringleader Levels

Each level includes a charitable donation supporting New 42 and New Victory. $75 of each ticket used is not tax-deductible.

Individual Tickets

Family Package: $750 (5 tickets)
Family Package is only available through January 2026.
Kid Ticket: $150
Adult Ticket: $200

Ringleader Levels

Committee: $1,250 (6 tickets)
Host: $2,500 (8 tickets)
Vice Chair: $5,000 (10 tickets)
Chair: $10,000 (12 tickets)
Grand Marshal: $25,000 (30 tickets)

Ringleaders provide increased charitable support, receive exclusive benefits, are recognized on event materials and are invited to help plan the event!

Explore all the ticket options and Ringleader perks, including exclusive tours, VIP gifts, bonus game credits and more!

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Photos

A kid wearing a red jacket throws his hands in the air and smiles at another kid to the left wearing a gray shirt playing a colorful game at Dave & Buster's.
Two stilt walkers in colorful clothes lead a group of kids and adults down 42nd Street.
On the left, a kid with pink braids wearing a black jacket and jeans holds up a finger and a pink hoop on her arm and smiles to the Teaching Artist to the right, wearing an orange shirt and colorful pants, who demonstrates holding up a finer and a feather.
A girl with brown hair and pink puppy face paint holds a blue pom pom and looks up smiling at a Dave & Buster's game as a woman to the left wearing a dark vest and holding a glass looks on.
A performer in baggy white clothing with short dark hair does a handstand on a tower of six chairs under two spotlights on a stage. The performer holds both legs out in a straddle above their body. The background is dark and ten bright lights shine out in different directions.
A performer with short black hair wears loosely fitting garments and balances a glowing diabolo above their head against a black background. White ellipses and the phases of the moon are projected on the performer and the dark stage.
An aerialist hangs in a split between two silks wrapped around her ankles and suspended from the top of a dark, foggy stage. Two lights shine from the upper left corner of the stage.
A kid wearing a red jacket throws his hands in the air and smiles at another kid to the left wearing a gray shirt playing a colorful game at Dave & Buster's.
Photo: Brittany Nievinski
Two stilt walkers in colorful clothes lead a group of kids and adults down 42nd Street.
Photo: Brittany Nievinski
On the left, a kid with pink braids wearing a black jacket and jeans holds up a finger and a pink hoop on her arm and smiles to the Teaching Artist to the right, wearing an orange shirt and colorful pants, who demonstrates holding up a finer and a feather.
Photo: Brittany Nievinski
A girl with brown hair and pink puppy face paint holds a blue pom pom and looks up smiling at a Dave & Buster's game as a woman to the left wearing a dark vest and holding a glass looks on.
Photo: Brittany Nievinski
A performer in baggy white clothing with short dark hair does a handstand on a tower of six chairs under two spotlights on a stage. The performer holds both legs out in a straddle above their body. The background is dark and ten bright lights shine out in different directions.
Photo: Kei Yamada
A performer with short black hair wears loosely fitting garments and balances a glowing diabolo above their head against a black background. White ellipses and the phases of the moon are projected on the performer and the dark stage.
Photo: Kei Yamada
An aerialist hangs in a split between two silks wrapped around her ankles and suspended from the top of a dark, foggy stage. Two lights shine from the upper left corner of the stage.
Photo: Kei Yamada