A fluffy white dog puppet stands on the roof of a building in a city at night. The background is a silhouette of a cityscape with lit windows against a dark sky and a full moon.
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New Owner

by Arielle Gray and Tim Watts
The Last Great Hunt
from Perth, Australia

May 9 – 17, 2026
Recommended Ages
For everyone 7 and up
Price
Tickets start at $25*
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 *Price includes service fees
What Kind of Show?
Puppetry; emotional and captivating
Content Considerations
Death of a (human) character
Running Time
50 minutes with no intermission
Venue
The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
public schools

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Week of May 4 – 10

May 09

Sat, 12pm

May 09

Sat, 4pm

May 10

Sun, 12pm

May 10

Sun, 4pm

Week of May 11 – 17

May 16

Sat, 12pm

May 16

Sat, 4pm

May 17

Sun, 12pm

Live sign interpretation provided

May 17

Sun, 4pm

Live audio description provided
Get to know the performers and creative team at a Talk-Back!

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    Audio-Described

    Live audio description provided

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    Sign-Interpreted

    Live sign interpretation provided

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    Talk-Back

    Get to know the performers and creative team at a Talk-Back!

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About the Show

Knowing that puppies are the best medicine, Mabel adopts Bart from the animal shelter to help heal her widowed heart. But Mabel is old, and Bart is young, and not all love can last forever. Suddenly alone, Bart embarks on an urban odyssey of towering hot dog carts, menacing dog-nappers and junkyard camaraderie. A wistful, wordless journey from a dog’s point of view, New Owner melds tender puppetry with spellbinding animation to paint a poignant portrait of friendship, loss and new beginnings.

This sensitively-told story will charm audiences of all ages.

—Stage Whispers

Things to Know

  1. New Owner‘s whimsical puppetry is balanced with some sad and heavy moments that might be challenging for younger kids. Think E.T. or the opening of Up!
  2. The puppetry in New Owner is confined to a rectangular window on stage, surrounded by cinematic projections. To ensure that everyone has a great view, there will be no Balcony seating.
  3. Did you know that Perth, Australia, is the farthest metropolis from New York City? The New Owner team is making a grand journey, just like Bart the dog, to perform at the New Victory!

 

The show on stage is just one act of your experience! Come early or stay late for free lobby activities on the day of the show. Then whether you’re building anticipation, continuing the fun or looking for laughs at any time, at-home New Victory Arts Break activities await you whenever and wherever.

About the Artists

The Last Great Hunt is an internationally renowned, artist-led collective of creators, innovators and explorers. With every new show, the team hunts for new ways to connect audiences all around the world with high-quality original work that is engaging, moving and accessible to all. From large-scale productions to intimate, non-verbal pieces and nimble touring works, The Last Great Hunt ensures that there is a theatrical experience for everyone.

Photos
Photo: Daniel Grant
Photo: Daniel Grant
Photo: Daniel Grant
Photo: Daniel Grant

Accessibility

For every performance at the New Victory Theater…

  • You can head downstairs to the Accessibility Table (across from the bathrooms and lockers) to borrow 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 patrons with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
  • Wheelchair-accessible seats and Companion seat tickets are available for purchase (see more details on the seat selection page when buying tickets).

 
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.

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