Valley Youth Theatre to Present JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and More

Valley Youth Theatre has announced their 2015-2016 series, featuring JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and more. Check out the full listings below!

James and the Giant Peach October 9 - 25, 2015

Synopsis: James and the Giant Peach is a lively musical about a young orphan boy who is forced to live with his evil aunts when his parents suddenly pass away. One day his mean-spirited aunts send him out to chop down their old fruit tree.

While out in the yard, his miserable existence takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a magic potion that creates a gigantic peach. Suddenly, James finds himself inside the massive peach on a dangerous journey as it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean. Aboard the great traveling peach, he encounters human-sized insects whose personalities are equally oversized. In order to survive, they all must learn to live and work together as a family.

James and the Giant Peach is based on the much-loved children's book written by Roald Dahl, whose other famous works include Matilda and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory otherwise known as Willy Wonka. VYT presents this musical through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail December 4 - 23, 2015

Synopsis: VYT's 20th anniversary of this wonderful Christmas classic, with newly updated musical scores, returns to the snow-covered Hundred Acre Woods to share the holidays with Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Kanga, Roo, Piglet and Pooh. This show is sure to bring smiles all around and spread cheer throughout the year. VYT presents this musical through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.

Pinocchio February 5 - 21, 2016

Synopsis: The little puppet turned "real" boy with the long wooden nose is getting into mischief again. From the moment Gepetto creates him from a stick of wood, Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real boy. But the rascally puppet with the long wooden nose must prove that he's learned to be brave and unselfish. VYT presents this play through special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences.

Pinkalicious April 8 - 24, 2016

Synopsis: This popular musical that makes the pink cool for boys too hits the VYT stage with a serious predicament. Pinkalicious just can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. Based on the much loved book by Elizabeth & Victoria Kann, this musical communicates great life lessons about self-control and consequences for not obeying limits and rules. VYT presents this musical through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Disney's The Little Mermaid ® June 10 - 26, 2016

Presented at the Herberger Theater Center

Synopsis: A hauntingly beautiful love story about a beautiful mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find her true love; this musical will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including "Kiss the Girl," "Part of Your World" and the Oscar-winning triumph "Under the Sea."

This production is based on the animated 1989 Disney film and the classic story of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. VYT presents this musical through special arrangement with Disney and Music Theatre International (MTI).

Established in 1989, Valley Youth Theatre is a professional quality, 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential through meaningful engagement, education and excellence in the performing arts. Winner of nearly 100 National Youth Arts awards, voted "Best Star-Making Machine" and "Best Live Theater" on azcentral.com, heralded as "Best Place to Take a Bow" by Phoenix Magazine and rated one of the "Top Ten Places to Become a Future Star" by The Arizona Republic, VYT produces six mainstage shows each season including two at the Herberger Theater Center. For more information, visit VYT.com.

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