A performer with short black hair balances a glowing diabolo above their head with their eyes closed. A design of converging white and blue circles is projected on the performer and the stage.

YOAH

Cirquework & Cluster Global Arts
from Fukuoka, Japan

April 2 – 19, 2026
Recommended Ages
For everyone 7 and up
What Kind of Show?
Circus; atmospheric and modern
Content Considerations
Loud music and flashing lights
Running Time
60 minutes with no intermission
Venue
The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

About the Show

In the moonlit glow of dawn, a young wanderer named Yoah descends from her aerial silks into a circle of Shinto spirits, made manifest as mysterious maestros of cirque! Hypnotic projections play in sync with the performers as they send juggling balls soaring, conjure confidence atop a tower of chairs and fling their glowing diabolos to the heavens in hopeful arcs of neon. Set to a dramatic medley of traditional Japanese drumming and thumping electronica, this wordless symphony of circus will dazzle your breath away.
 

Tickets start at $25, and Members save extra!

New Victory Members enjoy 30% off all tickets. To become a Member, join us for three productions in the season. You’ll then have automatic access to unlimited, free ticket exchanges, big savings and early access to Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE when it goes on sale in February 2026.

Prices include service fees.
 

Best deal in NYC—ever!

Jeffrey A., New Victory Patron

 

It’s YOAH plus a party!

With fun activities, lunch, swag bags and more included, enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at the New Victory Family Benefit on April 19, 2026! Tickets to this action-packed afternoon support us welcoming more kids to the arts.

Three stilt walkers lead a large group of families across 42nd Street.

 

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.

Photos

Photo: Kei Yamada
Photo: Kei Yamada
Photo: Kei Yamada
Photo: Kei Yamada
Photo: Kei Yamada

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.