Valley Youth Theatre Extends PINKALICIOUS

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.

Next month marks the 10th birthday of the first Pinkalicious book, published in May 2006. Written by New York Times bestselling authors Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, Pinkalicious was the first in a series of books that taught children meaningful life lessons using their favorite colors.

Pinkalicious is a girl who loves everything pink and she can't stop eating pink cupcakes. She eats so many that she develops Pinkititis, a disease that turns her pink from head to toe - a child's dream come true. At first, she's thrilled, but she eventually realizes that a world without other colors isn't that much fun.

The Pinkalicious character that came to life for children everywhere and even made pink cool for boys was inspired by Victoria Kann's real life daughters - two girls with vibrant imaginations who loved cupcakes, dress up, playing princess and all things pink.

Pinkalicious, The Musical is based on the original book and was adapted for the stage by its authors. "The musical, like the book, is clever, funny and teaches good lessons about temperance and family," says Bobb Cooper, Valley Youth Theatre's Producing Artistic Director. "It places children in a world where their pink dreams and imaginations collide. They can see and associate with the main characters of their favorite books," continues Cooper. "After each show, the children are invited to meet the cast. It is magical to see their faces as they take pictures with their favorite pink characters and especially fun, for this show, we have pink cupcakes available!"

The Pinkalicious cast stars several very talented youth performers from around the Valley. It is directed by Bobb Cooper, choreographed by VYT alum Katie Casey and musically directed by Tristan Peterson-Steinert, also a VYT alum.

Pinkalicious The Musical is on stage at Valley Youth Theatre now through May 8th. Shows take place on Saturday and Sunday and times vary according to the day. Ticket prices are $18 not including fees. For more information or to purchase tickets call the box office 602.252.8188 or visit www.vyt.com