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Valley Youth Theatre Announces 2017 Spring/Summer Lineup

By: Dec. 06, 2016
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Valley Youth Theatre has announced its lineup for Spring/Summer 2017. See the full schedule below:

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail
December 2 - 23, 2016
Tickets on sale NOW

Performance days:
Friday(s): Dec. 2 | 7:00pm, Dec. 23 | 10am & 12:30pm
Saturday(s): Dec. 10 | 11:00am & 4:00pm
Dec. 17 | 11:00am & 1:30pm
Sunday(s): Dec. 4, 11 & 18 | 12:30pm & 3:00pm
Thursday: Dec. 22 | 10:00am & 12:30pm

Synopsis: A VYT classic Christmas tradition returns to the snow-covered Hundred Acre Woods! A very special Friend-and-Relation tells Christopher Robin the story of a Christmas Eve long ago when Eeyore, the old gray donkey who lives by himself in the thistle corner of the woods believes he has lost his tail and is VERY miserable. Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and all their friends organize a search party to find his tail.
Join the fun and excitement in the winter wonderland, sing along with the delightful songs and follow this enchanting musical along its holiday adventure of sharing, caring, friendship and JOY.
A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail Book, Music & Lyrics are by James W. Rodgers and inspired by A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh. Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company.

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail will be presented at
Valley Youth Theatre
525 North First Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
www.vyt.com | 602.253.8188

Alice in Wonderland
February 10 - 26, 2017
Tickets on sale NOW

Performance days:
Friday, Feb. 10 | 7:00pm
Saturday(s), Feb. 11, 18 & 25 | 12:00pm & 3:00pm
Sunday(s), Feb. 12, 19 & 26 | 12:00pm & 3:00pm

Synopsis: Come along on a magical trip as Alice follows the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole into Wonderland where she meets a superfluous number of strange creatures including: the Caterpillar who gives interesting advice, the Mad Hatter and March Hare who are always at tea time, and the Queen of Hearts who persistently cries, "Off with their heads!" Alice in Wonderland is a staged adaptation of the story by Lewis Carroll, adapted by Anne Coulter Martens, and produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company.

Alice in Wonderland will be presented at
Valley Youth Theatre
525 North First Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
www.vyt.com | 602.253.8188
The Secret Garden (the musical)
April 7 - 23, 2017

Performance days:
Friday, April 7 | 7:00pm
Saturday(s), April 8, 15 & 22| 12:00pm & 3:30pm
Sunday(s), April 9, 16 & 23| 12:30pm & 4:00pm

Tickets can be reserved by: January 30, 2017
Tickets on sale to the public: February 6, 2017

Synopsis: Mary Lennox is a young English girl born and raised in India (British Raj). Orphaned at age eleven, she is sent to England to live in her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors. It is a large estate but her uncle keeps himself and his only son, who is an invalid, locked away.
The mansion has many rooms that are full of secrets and the grounds surrounding the large property are Mary's only escape. She discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. The magical garden beckons Mary to discover its mysteries. One day, with the help of two unexpected companions, she discovers a way in. Through her care and love, she brings new life to the garden and her new home. The Secret Garden is a magically, compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.

1991 Tony® Award for Best Book of a Musical, based on the 1911 novel by France Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden is brought to life with enchanting music by composer Lucy Simon and wondrous lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Marsha Norman. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Weekday shows for school field trips are available to book now.

This production will be presented at
Valley Youth Theatre
525 North First Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
www.vyt.com | 602.253.8188

The Wizard of Oz
June 9 - 25, 2017

Performance days:
Thursday(s), June 15 & 22 | 7:00pm
Friday(s), June 9,16 & 23| 7:00pm
Saturday(s), June 10,17 & 24 | 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday(s), June 11, 18 & 25 | 2:00pm

Tickets can be reserved by VYT MEMBERS: March 27, 2017
Tickets on sale to the public: April 3, 2017

Synopsis: "Toto we're not in Kansas anymore!" Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, live on a farm in Kansas until they are caught in a tornado and swept away to the magical land of OZ. When her house accidently lands on the Wicked Witch of the East, everyone is exuberant, except the Wicked Witch of the West who seeks revenge for the death of her sister.
Things in Oz are strange and beautiful, but Dorothy just wants to get back home. To do this she must travel to the Emerald City where a great wizard lives. On her way Dorothy meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. Together, they all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them, before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.

Weekday shows for camps and school field trips are available to book now.

This production will be presented at
Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-8497 | www.herbergertheater.org



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