DEAR EDWINA, JR - CYT Phoenix - October 20 - October 29, 2017

Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich

Thirteen-year-old problem solver, Edwina, dishes out advice with the help of her friends and a little song and dance.

Dear Edwina JR. is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones, The Musical. Written in a “show-within-a-show” format, Dear Edwina JR. is the perfect “girl power” musical for a new generation.

Dear Edwina JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza.” Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends through clever, catchy and poignant songs.

Director: Don "Crosby"
Music Director: Rachel Stoddard

Friday, Oct 20th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Oct 21st @ 1:00pm
Saturday, Oct 21st @ 4:00pm
Sunday, Oct 22nd @ 2:00pm
Friday, Oct 27th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Oct 28th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, Oct 28th @ 4:00pm
Sunday, Oct 29th @ 2:00pm

Phoenix Center for the Arts:
1202 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Auditions will be held in mid-August 2017 for 30 roles plus fun singing and dancing ensemble characters in a no-cut production! Come be in a CYT Show!

Reserve your audition spot when you register for Fall 2017 classes.

CLICK HERE for more information on this show, auditions, and to purchase tickets when available

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH - CYT Phoenix - February 2 - February 11, 2018

Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Based on the book by Roald Dahl


Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends, and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit.

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dogfight and A Christmas Story the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley), critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a "masterpeach!"

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks, and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building.

Director: TBD
Music Director: Susan Tuten

Friday, Feb 2nd @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Feb 3rd @ 1:00pm
Saturday, Feb 3rd @ 4:00pm
Sunday, Feb 4th @ 2:00pm
Friday, Feb 9th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Feb 10th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, Feb 10th @ 4:00pm
Sunday, Feb 11th @ 2:00pm

Tickets go on sale Monday January 8, 2018 at 12:00am

Mesa Arts Center - Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse:
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

Auditions coming in November 2017!

CLICK HERE for more information on this show, auditions, and to purchase tickets when available

SHREK THE MUSICAL - CYT Phoenix - May 4 - May 13, 2018

Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Everyone's favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

Director: Mark Stoddard
Music Director: Rachel Stoddard

Friday, May 4th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, May 5th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, May 5th @ 4:00pm
Sunday, May 6th @ 2:00pm
Friday, May 11th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, May 12th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, May 12th @ 4:00pm
Sunday, May 13th @ 2:00pm

Mesa Arts Center - Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse:
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

Tickets go on sale Monday April 2, 2018 at 12:00am

Auditions coming in February 2018!

CLICK HERE for more information on this show, auditions, and to purchase tickets when available

CYT Phoenix's 2017 / 2018 Season!

Oct 20 - Oct 29

Thirteen-year-old problem solver, Edwina, dishes out advice with the help of her friends and a little song and dance.

Dear Edwina JR. is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones, The Musical. Written in a “show-within-a-show” format, Dear Edwina JR. is the perfect “girl power” musical for a new generation.

Phoenix Center for the Arts:
1202 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Feb 2 - Feb 11

Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends, and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit.

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dogfight and A Christmas Story the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley), critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a "masterpeach!"

Mesa Arts Center - Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse:
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

May 4 - May 13

Everyone's favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

Mesa Arts Center - Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse:
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201


CLICK HERE for more information on this show, auditions, and to purchase tickets when available