The New Victory Theater is dedicated to bringing kids to the arts and the arts to the kids. The New vic provides affordable, accessible, and engaging performing arts to families.
Robin Hood
October 2 - October 11
Medieval mayhem! The Price of Thieves and his band of merry men a part of one of the most well-known tales of doing all the wrong things for all the right reasons. The Seattle Children's Theatre brings the sassy swordplay of ROBIN HOOD to new humorous places, showing how his tongue is just as sharp as his sword. With arrows overhead, and some very clever costume changes, a versatile cast of four plays every role from the sneaky Sheriff of Nottingham to the witty Maid Marian.
Time:
1 hour 40 minutes including one intermission
Categories:
Theater
For everyone ages 7+
The Gruffalo
October 17 - October 25
Mouse is out for a stroll in the deep, dark woods, filled with a number of curious creatures. There's sly Fox, eccentric old Owl, and maraca-shaking Snake-all hungry to gobble up our little friend! Mouse must protect himself by creating THE GRUFFALO, an otherwise imaginary creature with "terrible tusks, and terrible claws and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws!" The London's Tall Stories brings this award-winning picture book to life on the stage, and adds a musical makeover with sing-along songs, slapstick comedy, and scary fun for the little one. But don't be frightened, because don't know you? There's no such thing as a Gruffalo...
Time:
55 Minutes with no intermission
Categories:
Theater
Best for ages 4-7
A Midsummer Night's Dream
October 30 - November 8
Who said Shakespeare is only for adults? Fairies, pixies, and a magical forest come alive in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM! A spellbinding staging of Benjamin Britten's ethereal opera feature orchestration of marimbas, djembes and ululation that resound with South Africa's rich choral traditions. The cast of the Isango Ensemble add their voices to weave African folklore into one of Shakespeare's most celebrated comedies. Love, madness, and magic mix into a mesmerizing display to create what's sure to be an enchanting evening.
Time:
2 hours 10 minutes including one intermission
Categories:
Opera
For everyone 9+
Cuba Libra
November 13 - November 29
An irresistible fusion of ballet, flamenco, cha-char, rumba, conga, bolero, and salsa from Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba will have you really feeling those hot Havana nights. Superior synchronicity will amaze when 18 dancers take the stage, seamlessly dancing in lockstep to spicy Afro-Cuban beats and vocal virtuosity of an on-stage big band. CUBA VIBRA! is a celebration of Cuban music and dance from the 50s to today.
Time:
95 minutes including one intermission
Categories:
Dance
For Everyone ages 6+
Pedal Punk
December 4 - January 1
The New York Times calls "exceptional, evocative, eye-catching, ear-catching and, to keep the list short, engrossingly entertaining!"
This holiday season, celebrate with the spectacular Cirque Mechanics when they roll into town. PEDAL PUNK is a steampunk-styled pedal-powered mechanical masterpiece. Powerful and captivating performers will astound with arial acts, high-flying trampoline tricks, and a heart-pounding pole drop. Sprockets spin, wrenches rattle, and the quirky cast of characters transform a bunch of bikes into an assortment of acrobatic structures. It's an adrenaline-fueled fun time the whole family can enjoy.
Time:
2 hours including one intermission
Categories:
Circus
For everyone ages 5+
Museum of Memories
January 8 - 17
A brother, a student, a neighbor and a first love define a boy and his memories. In the presence of the rusting drawers that cover THE MUSEUM OF MEMORIES, the audiences takes part in the story of a boy who took his own life and now dwells in the lives and remembrances of others. A mixture of physical theater, multiple languages, and live music, the ensemble members of NIE Theatre reconstruct all there was to remember about this boy's life. After this intimate, one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, explore the gallery and discover hidden memories and reflect.
Note: Museum of Memories plays at The Duke on 42nd Street, 229 W. 42nd Street, 5 doors down from New Victory Theater.
Time:
65 minutes with no intermission
Categories:
Theater
For everyone 13+
The Velveteen Rabbit
October 30 - November 8
The velveteen rabbit was everything a toy rabbit should be - fat and bunchy and soft and lovable. And yet, he yearned to be real. The days grew long and the years wore on and the Boy who loved the rabbit made sure to take him along in this story of love, loss, and growing up. London's Unicorn Theatre works to bring Margery Williams's timeless tale of the THE VELVETEEN RABBIT to life just as the rabbit wishes to be.
Time:
90 minutes including one intermission
Categories:
Theater
For everyone 6+
Untapped!
November 13 - November 29
A mixture of street dance styles, percussion, and a heaping dose of Aussie humor, makes UNTAPPED! a dance expression like no other. Defying tap conventions, these high-octane hoofers bring intricate style to funk, hip hop, jazz, and rock. Including a live beat-boxer and a live band.
Time:
60 minutes with no intermission
Categories:
Dance
For everyone ages 7+
Caps for Sale
February 27 - March 6
"Caps! Caps for sale! Fifty cents a cap!" says the Peddler. He wears his wares on his head, stacked high as a sycamore tree. Gray caps, brown caps, blue caps and red caps balance atop his checked cap so he's free to wave at passersby. Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of a timeless classic with a little music and pizzazz from Adventure Theatre MTC as CAPS FOR SALE THE MUSICAL jumps off the page and onto the stage.
Time:
60 minutes with no intermission
Categories:
Musical Theater
Best for ages 4-7
Fly
March 11 - March 27
In 1944, Allied forces liberate Rome and British and US troops storm the beaches of Normandy. On an airfield in Alabama, the first black military aviators gains four brave young men. Dance and video projection illuminate the action and adventure in FLY, displaying the courage and resilience of the Tuskegee Airman from training to combat. FLY soars with the fears and triumphs of a brotherhood fighting for freedom.
Time:
95 minutes with no intermission
Categories:
Theater
For everyone ages 10+
The Star Keeper
April 1 - April 3
Pretzel's incredible journey starts with a star falling from the night sky. To restore the star to it's rightful place, the chivalrous and brave worm must climb a spider's thread, wiggle through a chamber of dreams, and dive deep into the ocean. Théâtre de l'Œil's THE STAR KEEPER features puppets of all sizes and an unforgettable musical score.
Time:
55 Minutes with no intermission
Categories:
Puppet Theater
For everyone ages 6+
Bello Mania
April 15 - May 1
Step right up! Step right up! He's the spectacular stuntman! The gregarious goofball! The agile athlete! It's the one and only: Bello Nock! BELLO MANIA is back at New Victory Theater after two other sold-out runs! A comedic daredevil, Bello brings back his foot-high hair, fan-favorite performances, and introduces some new friends with a little magic.
Time:
90 minutes including one intermission
Categories:
Circus
For everyone age 5+
The Pied Piper
May 6 - May 15
The town of Hamelin is suddenly overrun with rodents! And a mysterious stranger promising to lure the pests away with a single song is their only hope. This retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, this visually stunning production features intricate marionettes (and 300 puppet rats!) from Milan's famed Carlo Colla & Sons Marionette Company.
Time:
90 minutes with one intermission
Categories:
For everyone ages 7+