Young Players Youth Theatre Reveals New Season For 2025-26
This season features four shows that will delight audiences of all ages: Disney's Descendants: The Musical, Shrek: The Musical Jr., Cinderella: Youth Edition, and more.
By: Stephi Wild Sep. 26, 2025
Young Players Youth Theatre has announced their 2025-26 season, packed with magical adventures, beloved characters, and unforgettable performances! This season features four shows that will delight audiences of all ages: Disney's Descendants: The Musical, Shrek: The Musical Jr., Cinderella: Youth Edition, and The Addams Family.
Audiences will embark on a thrilling journey with Disney's Descendants: The Musical January 8-18, 2026, where the children of Disney's most infamous villains step into the spotlight, grappling with their family legacies and forging their own paths. Then March 12-21, 2026, prepare to take a trip to the swamp with Shrek: The Musical Jr., where everyone's favorite ogre learns the true meaning of friendship and self-acceptance in a show packed with humor and heart. Shrek: The Musical Jr. is sponsored by Everett Chevrolet
The enchantment continues with Cinderella: Youth Edition July 9-19, sponsored by Everett Buick GMC; a timeless fairy tale filled with stunning transformations, charming princes, and a message that dreams really do come true. Finally, we'll conclude the season with The Addams Family, a delightfully spooky and hilarious musical that brings the world's kookiest family to the Royal stage in a tale of love, laughter, and embracing the wonderfully weird. The Addams Family is sponsored by McCombs Medical and will run September 11-21, 2026.
Arkansas Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
THE WIZARD OF OZ (Arts One Presents)
12.7% of votes
2.
CINDERELLA: THE BROADWAY VERSION (Arkansas State University Theatre)
12.3% of votes
3.
TUCK EVERLASTING (Harding University Theatre)
10.7% of votes
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