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VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE

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Phoenix, AZ



Valley Youth Theatre’s A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL to Open this Weekend


by Gillian Blum - December 06, 2025

Valley Youth Theatre’s A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail returns for its 28th production, filling the Hundred Acre Wood with heart, humor, and holiday magic....

Nick Cartell Returns Home For One-Night-Only Concert At Herberger Theater Center


by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2025

Broadway performer and Phoenix native Nick Cartell, best known for his acclaimed portrayal of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, will headline An Evening with Nick Cartell & Friends at the Herberger Theater Center on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m....

Theaterworks Will Open 2025–2026 YouthWorks Season with STUART LITTLE


by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2025

TheaterWorks will launch its 2025–2026 YouthWorks season with Stuart Little, adapted by Joseph Robinette from E.B. White’s beloved classic. The production will run for thirteen performances, October 3–19....

VYT to Present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Herberger Theater Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 12, 2025

A man-eating plant, doo-wop harmonies, and a quirky love story take root this fall as Valley Youth Theatre presents the cult-classic musical Little Shop of Horrors. Learn more!...

Valley Youth Theatre To Open Season With JUNIE B.'S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL


by A.A. Cristi - July 18, 2025

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is kicking off its 2025–2026 season with a high-energy musical perfect for back-to-school season: Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School. Performances will run from August 8 through August 31, 2025, at VYT’s theatre in downtown Phoenix....

Dwayne Hartford to Retire as Artistic Director of Childsplay in 2026


by A.A. Cristi - July 14, 2025

After more than three decades with Childsplay and ten years at its artistic helm, Dwayne Hartford has announced his plans to retire as Artistic Director in September 2026. The company’s Board of Trustees has launched a national search for his successor....

Meet the Cast of ANNIE At Valley Youth Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2025

Valley Youth Theatre has announcef the cast of Annie, the timeless musical favorite opening May 9 and running through June 1, 2025, at the Herberger Theater Center on Center Stage in downtown Phoenix. ...

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Comes to Valley Youth Theatre


by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2025

Valley Youth Theatre invites audiences of all ages to join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang with the musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Learn more here!...

Valley Youth Theatre Will Perform at Fiesta Bowl New Year's Eve Game


by Stephi Wild - December 27, 2024

Valley Youth Theatre has announced that it has been invited to sing the National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl 2024....

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Phoenix Theatre Company


by Herbert Paine - November 25, 2024

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO SHOW is a perfectly pleasant and heartwarming live theatre experience....

Past Shows

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
11/1 - 11/16/2025


A sci-fi comedy musical classic, "Little Shop of Horrors" tells the story of Seymour, a meek flower shop assistant who discovers a mysterious plant with ...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
11/1 - 11/16/2025


A sci-fi comedy musical classic, "Little Shop of Horrors" tells the story of Seymour, a meek flower shop assistant who discovers a mysterious plant with ...

Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School


Get ready for an A+ night of laughs, life lessons, and lots of Band-Aids--because Junie B. is BACK on stage and she's got a Top-Secret ...

Charlotte's Web
10/11 - 10/27/2024


Valley Youth Theatre presents a musical adaptation of E.B. White's beloved tale, featuring the unforgettable story of friendship and loyalty. Directed by Mark Stoddard, the ...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame


Based on the Victor Hugo novel with songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s sweeping score and powerful story set ...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame


Based on the Victor Hugo novel with songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s sweeping score and powerful story set ...

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
6/7 - 6/23/2024


The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of ...

The World According to Snoopy


Step into the whimsical world of Peanuts with Valley Youth Theatre's production of "The World According to Snoopy." Based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip ...

Peter and the Starcatcher
Peter and the Starcatcher
2/9 - 2/25/2024


Embark on a whimsical journey this February as Valley Youth Theatre proudly presents the Tony-winning production of "Peter and the Starcatcher." This extraordinary play, a ...

A Winnie-The-Pooh Christmas Tail


Join us at Valley Youth Theatre for a heartwarming and enchanting journey with A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail , a cherished holiday tradition beloved by families ...

A Winnie-The-Pooh Christmas Tail


A very special Friend-and-Relation tells Christopher Robin a story of a Christmas Eve very long ago (about last year) when Eeyore, the old gray donkey ...

Spookley The Square Pumpkin
Spookley The Square Pumpkin
10/7 - 10/30/2022


Based on the wildly popular books and animated special, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs ...

Dear 2020!
Dear 2020!
2/25 - 3/13/2022


Written and performed by Valley young people, Dear 2020! gives audiences an insight into the often humorous and sometimes tragic ways that the year 2020 ...

Dear Edwina
Dear Edwina
4/3 - 4/19/2020


Dear Edwina is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones The Musical. The show's heroine is ...

The Princess and the Pea
The Princess and the Pea
2/7 - 2/23/2020


This is a theatrical version of the familiar and beloved tale, told with gentle humor. Princess Astrid finds she has been lured from her home ...

The Princess and the Pea
The Princess and the Pea
2/7 - 2/23/2020


This is a theatrical version of the familiar and beloved tale, told with gentle humor. Princess Astrid finds she has been lured from her home ...

Tuck Everlasting, The Musical


What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not ...

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