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Valley Youth Theatre

Valley Youth Theatre is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that targets young people age 7 - 19 for participation in and attendance at quality live theatre productions. VYT's mission is to inspire young people to be the best that they can be by providing them with lifelong lessons through a wide range of performing arts opportunities. Named by the Arizona Republic as the "The Best Place to Become a Future Star", VYT is an award-winning theatre company whose alum include American Idol, Jordin Sparks and Broadway Star, Max Crumm. Valley Youth Theatre performs in its own renovated facility in Copper Square, Downtown Phoenix, as well as, Herberger Theatre Center.

Valley Youth Theatre's productions include some of the most talented young actors from across the Valley and Arizona, including: Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, Avondale, Peoria, Glendale, Mesa and Chandler.

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  Valley Youth Theatre

  525 North First Street
  Phoenix, 85004

  Phone: (602)253-8188

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  Phoenix

• Upcoming Events

  12/05/08- 12/23/08	A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Valley Youth Theatre
  01/23/09- 02/08/09	A Midsummer Night's Dream Valley Youth Theatre
  03/06/09- 03/22/09	Seussical the Musical Valley Youth Theatre
  05/01/09- 05/17/09	Stephen Schwartz's 'Gepetto' Valley Youth Theatre

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  • Event Name: Treasure Island, The Musical Adventure
    "Set sail!"
    Review posted by: Jo W. from Phoenix, AZ, Oct 14, 2008
    

    This was a very fun and entertaining show and the singing was great! The sets and costumes were fantastic and made you feel like you were on an adventure. Wonderful job by all of the cast; if your... Expand

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    This was a very fun and entertaining show and the singing was great! The sets and costumes were fantastic and made you feel like you were on an adventure. Wonderful job by all of the cast; if your kids like pirates they'll love this show! I plan on seeing it again with my family. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Treasure Island, The Musical Adventure
    "Ahoy mateys"
    Review posted by: Hugh W. from Chandler, AZ, Oct 13, 2008
    

    during these rough economic times, this show proved to be a very entertaining escape... the set was amazing and really set the mood for all the swashbuckling... as did the costumes, which made you... Expand

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    during these rough economic times, this show proved to be a very entertaining escape... the set was amazing and really set the mood for all the swashbuckling... as did the costumes, which made you feel like they were real pirates... i also love these types of musicals that have fun, uplifting and catchy songs... i'm still singing "ship shape, ship shape" in my head during the day... lil Jim Hawkins was spot on as was long jjohn silver... you forgot you were watching young actors up there... another great job by VYT... i'll see it aagain and am trying to get my brothers kids to go with me... any young boy or girl that likes PIRATES or likes to ride Pirates of the Carribean at Disney land will love this... Collapse

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  • Event Name: Aida
    "fantastic"
    Review posted by: loves theatre from Gilbert AZ, Aug 24, 2008
    

    I love this play and this was an excellent production, as good as the Broadway version I have seen in the past. I have seen it twice already and may go back again for the last day! I was either... Expand

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    I love this play and this was an excellent production, as good as the Broadway version I have seen in the past. I have seen it twice already and may go back again for the last day! I was either fighting tears or had chills running up my arms with many of the songs, fantastic job for such a young group of people. I go to lots of theatre and Valley Youth Theatre does a great job, specifically Cats and Beauty and the Beast and now Aida meet any Broadway production. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Aida
    "Aida - By Valley Youth Theatre"
    Review posted by: theatre viewer from Scottsdale, Aug 23, 2008
    

    I saw Aida three times now and am in ah everytime. The talent of all the leads is truly amazing. The dancing is amazing and the pit sounds wonderful. It was truly amazing to think that it was youth up... Expand

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    I saw Aida three times now and am in ah everytime. The talent of all the leads is truly amazing. The dancing is amazing and the pit sounds wonderful. It was truly amazing to think that it was youth up there performing this wonderful show filled with Elton Johns music. Go see Aida Collapse

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  • Event Name: Aida
    "Water prof mascara girls!!"
    Review posted by: Rachel from arizona, Aug 23, 2008
    

    I was really impressed by the valley youth theater "Aida" i was crying half way through the 2nd act and didn't stop crying till i was out of the theater and in my car. Amazing Voices from not only... Expand

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    I was really impressed by the valley youth theater "Aida" i was crying half way through the 2nd act and didn't stop crying till i was out of the theater and in my car. Amazing Voices from not only the leads but the entire cast. I knew it was going to be an amazing show by the end of "Every story is a love story"(opening number). DROP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND GO SEE THIS SHOW! By the end i forgot this was a youth theater, a broadway quality show for only about 20$ per ticket Why wouldn't you go? Collapse

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  • Event Name: Aida
    "My wife and I were very impressed."
    Review posted by: big.fst from Scottsdale, az, Aug 18, 2008
    

    My wife and I were extremely pleased with the production of Aida. It's highly professional and the leads have incredible power in their voices. We saw Aida on Broadway and were more impressed with... Expand

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    My wife and I were extremely pleased with the production of Aida. It's highly professional and the leads have incredible power in their voices. We saw Aida on Broadway and were more impressed with this production. It speaks well for the younger, rising stars from our community. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Aida
    "Aida is Superb"
    Review posted by: aida fan from phoenix, az, Aug 17, 2008
    

    I have seen Aida performed by Valley Youth Theatre at the Herberger twice. I am seriously thinking about going again this weekend! The show is incredible. After a while you feel as though you are... Expand

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    I have seen Aida performed by Valley Youth Theatre at the Herberger twice. I am seriously thinking about going again this weekend! The show is incredible. After a while you feel as though you are watching seasoned adults. The entire cast (as well as the costumes) absolutely sparkle. This is not really a show for kids, more PG 13. Don't miss this show, it closes this weekend! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Aida
    "fantastic show"
    Review posted by: aperson from Tempe, AZ, Aug 09, 2008
    

    Wow, what a performance! I was drawn in from the beginning and didn't want it to end. It was perfectly presented. The singing of all the 5 or 6 primary characters was outstanding. The sets and... Expand

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    Wow, what a performance! I was drawn in from the beginning and didn't want it to end. It was perfectly presented. The singing of all the 5 or 6 primary characters was outstanding. The sets and costumes were great. This was perfectly cast and very well done. I want to go see it again! This is one of the more enjoyable theater performances I've been to (and I have season tickets to Broadway Across America). Collapse

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  • Event Name: Cinderella
    "Magical!"
    Review posted by: Edward from Scottsdale, AZ, Jun 08, 2008
    

    I saw Valley Youth Theatre's (VYT's) production of Cinderella last Friday and it was magical! Directed by Bobb COOPER who is the artistic producing director at VYT. He beautiful illustrates Cinderella... Expand

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    I saw Valley Youth Theatre's (VYT's) production of Cinderella last Friday and it was magical! Directed by Bobb COOPER who is the artistic producing director at VYT. He beautiful illustrates Cinderella on stage, I have never been disapointed with any of his productions. Wonderfull choreograghy especially in the ballroom scene. Fantastic Music Direction, with a great orchestra! The sets and costumes are Fabulous! Starring in the role of Cinderella is Channing. Opposite her as the prince is Dallas. The two stepsisters and stepmother are hilarious! Stephanie plays the prince's mother with a beautiful voice and grace. Shawn as the herald has a terrific voice! As the fairy godmother is Kelly who does a wonderful job in her role, however, I was dissapointed in her magic it was... magical! I was also dissapointed with the horses, they looked like they were from a carousel! The Ensemble does a terricfic job. A Magical Production, go see it if you get a chance Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Princess and the Pea
    "Unexpected laughs!"
    Review posted by: Barbara Christensen from Glendale, AZ, Feb 08, 2008
    

    I took my family expecting a nice children's production, but I got much more! Each actor magnified his/her character at a professional level. The show was animated and funny with clever modern... Expand

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    I took my family expecting a nice children's production, but I got much more! Each actor magnified his/her character at a professional level. The show was animated and funny with clever modern nuances. Great job to the whole cast and crew! Collapse

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• Past Events

  10/10/08- 10/26/08	Treasure Island, The Musical Adventure Valley Youth Theatre
  08/08/08- 08/24/08	Aida Herberger Theater Center
  06/18/08	2008 Arizona Comedy Experiment Herberger Theater Center
  06/18/08	Second Annual Arizona Comedy Experiment Valley Youth Theatre
  06/18/08	Second Annual Arizona Comedy Experiment Herberger Theater Center
  06/06/08- 06/22/08	Cinderella Herberger Theater Center
  04/19/08	Ha Ha's Improv April Performance Valley Youth Theatre
  04/04/08- 04/20/08	Little Shop of Horrors Valley Youth Theatre
  03/15/08	Ha Ha's Improv March Performance Valley Youth Theatre
  02/16/08	Ha Ha's Improv February Performance Valley Youth Theatre
  02/01/08- 02/17/08	The Princess and the Pea Valley Youth Theatre
  01/19/08	Ha Ha's Improv January Performance Valley Youth Theatre
  12/08/07	Ha Ha's Improv December Performance Valley Youth Theatre
  11/30/07- 12/23/07	A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Valley Youth Theatre
  11/17/07	Ha Ha's Improv November Performance Valley Youth Theatre
  10/27/07	Ha Ha's Improv October Performance Valley Youth Theatre
  10/12/07- 10/28/07	The Prince and the Pauper Valley Youth Theatre
  08/10/07- 08/26/07	Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Herberger Theater Center
  06/08/07- 06/29/07	High School Musical Herberger Theater Center
  03/30/07- 04/15/07	Little Women: The Broadway Musical Valley Youth Theatre
  02/02/07- 02/25/07	Charlotte's Web Valley Youth Theatre
  12/01/06- 12/23/06	A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Valley Youth Theatre
  10/13/06- 11/05/06	Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Valley Youth Theatre
  08/11/06- 08/27/06	Cats Herberger Theater Center
  06/09/06- 06/25/06	Bye Bye Birdie Herberger Theater Center
  04/21/06- 05/07/06	The Jungle Book Valley Youth Theatre
  03/10/06- 03/26/06	A Year with Frog and Toad Valley Youth Theatre
  01/27/06- 02/12/06	James and the Giant Peach Valley Youth Theatre
  12/02/05- 12/23/05	A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail Valley Youth Theatre
  10/07/05- 10/23/05	The Secret Garden Valley Youth Theatre
  07/20/05- 08/21/05	Disney's Beauty and the Beast Herberger Theater Center
  06/25/05	The Most VYTal Event of the Season 2005 Herberger Theater Center
  06/13/05	Sponsor-A-Seat at "The Wizard of Oz" Herberger Theater Center
  06/10/05- 06/26/05	The Wizard of Oz Herberger Theater Center
  04/22/05- 05/15/05	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Valley Youth Theatre
  03/04/05- 03/20/05	Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Valley Youth Theatre
  02/12/05	Whose Line is it Anyway? meets Reality TV Valley Youth Theatre
  02/11/05	Family Theater Series: Respect! Queen Creek Performing Arts Center
  01/30/05	Sleeping Beauty - ADA Valley Youth Theatre
  01/21/05- 02/06/05	Sleeping Beauty Valley Youth Theatre
  01/14/05	Family Theater Series: Dear Edwina Queen Creek Performing Arts Center
  12/03/04- 12/23/04	A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail Valley Youth Theatre
  10/16/04	Theatre Game Show Valley Youth Theatre
  10/15/04- 10/31/04	Into the Woods Valley Youth Theatre
  08/13/04- 08/29/04	Grease Herberger Theater Center