Bobb Cooper News

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Valley Youth Theatre's current production of MADAGASCAR: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE, directed by Bobb Cooper is an entertaining showcase for some young and very promising song-and-dance talents, The show runs through November 19th at the Herberger Theater Center's Stage West.

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.

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.

Valley Youth Theatre's production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, directed by Bobb Cooper, features an enchanting array of young talents. The show, which runs through June 25th at the Herberger Theater Center's Center Stage, is perfectly suited for the entire family and guaranteed to fix a permanent smile on their faces.

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.

Before she was the toast of Hollywood, Academy Award nominee Emma Stone had to go through the sometimes soul-crushing audition process just like every other unknown actor, she tells Lee Cowan in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, Feb. 12 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

Before she was the toast of Hollywood, Academy Award nominee Emma Stone had to go through the sometimes soul-crushing audition process just like every other unknown actor, she tells Lee Cowan in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, Feb. 12 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

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.

In Valley Youth Theatre's current production of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey's award-winning musical, the ensemble of talented teens ~ plus a couple of well-placed adults ~ kicks up a storm, plays their roles true to form, and has a grand time doing so. In other words, it's a GREASEnado! A slick and cool blending of Jessi Young's choreography, Karol Cooper's costumes, and Mark Fearey's fiery musicians.

SPECTACULAR is the key word for Valley Youth Theatre's current production of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, directed by Bobb Cooper and featuring enough pearls of talent to fill an oyster bed or two. Karol Cooper's lavish costumes, Dori Brown's sets, Mike Eddy's lighting, Mark Fearey's orchestra all add up to an exhilarating hit for the family.

This production is presented by Valley Youth Theatre, beginning today, June 10 and continuing through June 26, 2016 at Center Stage at the Herberger Theater Center.

Dedicated performing arts enthusiasts Billie Jo and Judd Herberger hosted an intimate party this past Saturday night May 14th to honor Valley Youth Theatre (VYT).

Due to the pink-a-riffic popularity of Pinkalicious, The Musical with pink princesses of all ages, Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) has extended its production to include dates through Sunday, May 8, 2016.

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID will be presented by Valley Youth Theatre, June 10 - 26, 2016 at Center Stage at the Herberger Theater Center.

Pink princesses of all ages filled the seats of Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) donning tiaras and wands and dressed in their favorite color for the opening weekend of PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL. Pinkalicious is currently on stage at Valley Youth Theatre and has been extended through May 8th due to popular demand. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!