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YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Comes to Valley Youth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 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 - Dec 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.

Valley Youth Theatre Teens Will Perform in ANASTASIA at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

Valley Youth Theatre has announced that a select group of its teenage performers will participate in the 400-voice chorus for the one-night-only event performance of Anastasia: The Musical at New York City's Lincoln Center.

Review: CHARLOTTE'S WEB at Valley Youth Theatre
by Suzanne Whitaker - Oct 17, 2024

Phoenix’s Valley Youth Theatre presents the musical CHARLOTTE’S WEB, by Billie Joe and Judd Herberger Executive Producer Bobb Cooper. Mr. Cooper explains: E.B. White’s story on stage - “CHARLOTTE’S WEB” is a perfect example of how the arts can communicate profound truths through the eyes of the characters . . .”

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Opens This Friday At Herberger Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

Valley Youth Theatre's production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME opens this Friday.

Valley Youth Theatre Presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

VYT will present THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, featuring talented performances, stunning visuals, and unforgettable music.

1,500 Under-Resourced Children Invited To WILLY WONKA Through Valley Youth Theatre's Sponsor-A-Seat Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024

Valley Youth Theatre's Sponsor-A-Seat Initiative plans to bring the magic of ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA to 1,500 underprivileged children in June 2024.

Valley Youth Theatre To Present ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

Valley Youth Theatre changes its June 2024 production to ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA, opening on June 7, 2024.

Valley Youth Theatre To Present THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024

Valley Youth Theatre has announced its upcoming production of The World According to Snoopy at its main location on First Street and Filmore in Downtown Phoenix.

Review: A WINNIE THE POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL at Valley Youth Theatre
by Suzanne Whitaker - Dec 11, 2023

A wonderful show!Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona brings us “A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL” by Billie Jo and Judd Herberger Executive Producer Bobb Cooper. Directed by Ashley Stults Wester, this is a classic story of friendship, frolicking, and fun. Two succinct acts, perfect for antsy youngsters, this performance includes special surprises at the beginning and end of Act Two. 

Valley Youth Theatre Performs THE ADDAMS FAMILY and SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN This Halloween Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023

Valley Youth Theatre has something for every ghoul and little pumpkin this October as it celebrates spooky season with two different musicals: The Addams Family and Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Valley Youth Theatre and The Herberger Theater Center Team Up for THE ADDAMS FAMILY in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

Valley Youth Theatre and the Herberger Theater Center are delighted to announce a spine-tingling partnership to produce the acclaimed musical The Addams Family at Herberger Theater Center in Stage West, opening Friday the 13th of October, and running through October 29, 2023.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to the Herberger Theater Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023

Get ready to dive into a breathtaking underwater adventure as Valley Youth Theatre proudly presents The SpongeBob Musical, opening Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix.

Valley Youth Theatre Announces Mark Stoddard As New Associate Artistic Director
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Valley Youth Theatre will welcome Mark Stoddard as the Associate Artistic Director of Valley Youth Theatre. Stoddard brings over 20 years in theatre education experience to VYT, most recently as the Theatre Director and Instructor at Xavier College Preparatory.  

Valley Youth Theatre to Present A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2022

December 2, 2022 marks the opening night of Valley Youth Theatre's 25th production of A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL. The Valley holiday tradition features talented young performers as the loveable storybook characters from our childhoods – Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Piglet and Winnie-The-Pooh.

Valley Youth Theatre Celebrates Spooky Season With SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2022

While everyone is getting ready for “spooky season”, Valley Youth Theatre is celebrating “Spookley Season” with the Arizona Debut of Spookley the Square Pumpkin The Musical.

Bring Your Dad To Valley Youth Theatre's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL For Free This Sunday
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2022

Valley Youth Theatre is offering a special Father's Day treat to all the dads out there: quality family fun without the price tag! This Sunday, June 19th, dads are free at the 2pm show of Disney's High School Musical at the Herberger Theater Center.

Valley Youth Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022

Performed by casts of the Valley's top young performers, Valley Youth Theatre has been the gold standard of family entertainment since its beginning in 1989. 

Valley Youth Theatre Presents DEAR 2020!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2022

After a 2-year hiatus, Valley Youth Theatre re-opens its doors with the world premiere of Dear 2020!, Friday, February 25 at 7:00 pm, at Valley Youth Theatre.

Valley Youth Theatre Is Back On Stage With DEAR 2020!, An Original Composition By Valley Students
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 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 and the global pandemic have affected our way of life.