Tuesday, July 11, 2023

East Valley Children's Theatre's 2023 / 2024 Season!


THE THREE MUSKETEERS
SEPTEMBER 21 – OCTOBER 1, 2023
By Max Bush From the novel by Alexandre Dumas (pére)

To fulfill his dream of becoming a Musketeer, young d’Artagnan heads for Paris and into a world of romance, intrigue and action. On the way he meets Milady, the alluring agent of Cardinal Richelieu, and confronts a mysterious swordsman known as the formidable Count de Rochefort. Once in Paris, d’Artagnan unwittingly challenges all three of the Inseparables—Athos, Porthos, Aramis—to a duel, but when the cardinal’s guards arrive, d’Artagnan joins with the musketeers, turning the sword fight into a musketeer victory. Soon he is called to action again to rescue the intriguing Constance Bonacieux, the queen’s seamstress, with whom he falls immediately in love. Through Constance, d’Artagnan learns of the cardinal’s plot to destroy the queen and embraces the chance to prove himself worthy of Constance and of the uniform of a Musketeer. Athos, Porthos, Aramis and d’Artagnan declare war on the cardinal and stand: “All for one and one for all.” Especially conceived for younger audiences and venues, this script, nonetheless, follows d’Artagnan’s grand adventure in the tone, character and style of the original.

Daytime Matinee shows are available for large groups of school age children.


ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL (YOUTH EDITION)
November 30-December 10, 2023
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynne Ahrens

Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical | From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton

Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure.

Anastasia: The Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. This 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway hit is specially tailored for young actors.

From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Daytime Matinee shows are available for large groups of school age children.

A TALE OF BRAVERY OF A ZEBRA, A LIONESS AND A VERY VERY SMALL BIRD
FEBRUARY 8-18, 2024
by Nikki Harmon

A trio of unlikely friends sets off on a harrowing mission to save an endangered Rhino from poachers. Our team of adventurers encounter danger and some hilarious new acquaintances as they leave the safety of the conservancy for the African plains. Taking a chance to save one, leads to the greatest adventure and lesson in courage a group of friends can have.

Daytime Matinee shows are available for large groups of school age children.

XANADU JR.
June 13-23, 2024
Book by Douglas Carter Beane | Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar

Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.

Daytime Matinee shows are available for large groups of school age children.

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