What’s New at New 42 – July 2024

It’s summer in the city, and for us that means one thing: time to dance! We’re gearing up for the eleventh season of New Victory Dance, featuring nine incredible dance companies all from our hometown. We’re especially excited that the very first artist to be featured this summer is Jerron Herman—who happens to have been a New 42 Apprentice in the Education Department in Summer 2011.

A young girl at New Victory Dance Education performance participates in a choreography exercise.
Thursday nights in July, the New Victory is the place to be for public performances. During the weekdays, students in grades 2-12 visit the theater for free to see this exciting mixed bill of dance styles. New Victory Teaching Artists facilitate workshops at school and camp sites, so kids are prepared for what they will see on stage. Talk-Backs are included after every public and student performance, leading to conversations between kids and artists about finding inspiration, building confidence and the importance of practice. These exchanges are annually among my favorite moments at the theater.

We hope you’ll join us for one, two or all three Thursday nights in July. Wishing you a wonderful summer filled with joy, happiness and family.

All the best,

Signature: Russell Granet

Russell Granet
President & CEO
New 42

New 42 Gala raises $1.3 million for New Victory arts, education and engagement programs

What an incredible evening we had at the Plaza, recognizing our two honorees: Times Square Alliance and its president Tom Harris, and renowned choreographer Rennie Harris (no relation!).

New Victory Arts Break featured in WNET’s Let’s Learn

New episodes of Let’s Learn, The WNET Group’s daily instructional learning series for children ages 4 to 7, launch beginning Monday, July 8, on public television stations nationwide. This is the second season of this program featuring New Victory Arts Breaks, reaching almost five million households nationwide!

2024-25 New Victory season is on sale and moving fast!

We’re thrilled at the response to our 2024-25 season announcement. The fastest selling shows so far are Yuletide Factory, MOYA and our season opener, The Princess and the Pea.

DEIB update from the Executive Team

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging work lives in the center of our efforts. Our recent efforts include work in the areas of accessibility and staff professional development.

Zain Asher featured in salon with New Victory Circle

New Victory Circle Co-Chair Margot Takian graciously opened her home to guests for a conversation with Zain Asher, CNN International host of One World with Zain Asher and author of Where the Children Take Us. The salon was moderated by podcaster, coach and theater producer Nina Korelitz Matza.