BB Cooper News

Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment has announced the casting for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which will run at The Lowry from 14 December 2022 – 8 January. The cast includes Georgie Buckland who will play Necile, Junior Delius (AK), Chris Draper (Will Knook), Jazz Evans (Awgwa), and more.

In January 2021 Nigel Osner nearly died when a routine operation went seriously wrong, leading to open heart surgery and a damaged lung. After four days in an induced coma he had to learn to walk again, Later in 2021 he managed to perform but needed further surgery before really improving. In January 2022 he was delighted he was able to create an eclectic new show. No mystery why it is called 'Still ticking!' The Camden Fringe will be its London debut.

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is excited to announce its first production collaboration with the Herberger Theater Center. Madagascar, A Musical Adventure will open on Stage West October 28th and run through November 19th.

Diana Diamonte is the hostess of the evening, who inspires her 'boys' to explore something we are all interested in: bodies!

In a recent article by AZ Central, local companies have been pushing the envelope when it comes to performing shows with adult content, including Rent, Heathers the Musical, and Spring Awakening.

Diana Diamonte is the hostess of the evening, who inspires her 'boys' to explore something we are all interested in: bodies!

Diana Diamonte is the hostess of the evening, who inspires her 'boys' to explore something we are all interested in: bodies!

Diana Diamonte is the hostess of the evening, who inspires her 'boys' to explore something we are all interested in: bodies!

Valley Youth Theatre's (VYT) dazzling production of The Wizard of Oz opened Center Stage at the Herberger Friday, June 9th to a packed theater, earning an enthusiastic standing ovation and rave reviews. Check out photos from the show below!

Click your heels and you're Off to See the Wizard, discover an enchanted rose & find true love with Princess Bell and have a fairytale ending to your summer with a lovable OGRE.

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) announces The Fools Who Dream concert, a one-of-a-kind event on Monday, April 17, 2017. Showcasing more than 20 of the Valley's renowned entertainers on the VYT stage to raise funds for the development of a brand-new children's musical.

Seventy artists, arts organizations, advocates, businesses, educators and philanthropists from 19 communities across Arizona have been nominated for 2017 Governor's Arts Awards in eight categories.

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is proud to celebrate the tremendous win of one of its very special alum, Emma Stone who won a Golden Globe, on Sunday night, for Best Actress for her role as Mia in the blockbuster movie La La Land.

Charlotte's Web, The Musical spun onto the Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) stage Friday, October 7 and performed a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' production to a sold-out house.

Gary Naylor sees a new musical which gets plenty right - and one or two things wrong!

DEVILISH!, an original musical comedy with 16 songs (music by BB Cooper and book & lyrics by Chris Burgess), is getting its world premiere at the Landor Theatre now through Sunday 29 May 2016. Press Night is tonight 10 May at 7.30pm. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!

DEVILISH!, an original musical comedy with 16 songs (music by BB Cooper and book & lyrics by Chris Burgess), is getting its world premiere at the Landor Theatre now through Sunday 29 May 2016. Press Night is Tuesday 10 May at 7.30pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The Angel has landed!

As rehearsals start today for the world premiere of new British musical 'Devilish!' at the Landor Theatre, final casting is announced.

Now in its 29th season this is the longest running cabaret season in London -an atmospheric acoustic programme set in the unique Tudor Gallery in charming Highgate (just 10mins from Archway tube).