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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Your first look at THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Valley Youth Theatre

photos by Jenny Kaufman

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through October 25

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Auditions for A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL at Valley Youth Theatre announced for October 13 & 14

Auditions for A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tale are coming up on October 13 and 14, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could help spread the word by posting our audition notice.

Auditions: October 13th & 14th at Valley Youth Theatre

Performances: December 4th - 23rd at Valley Youth Theatre

Interested performers can sign up for auditions here: https://vyt.com/section/auditions.

A special note: this year marks 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh, making this holiday production even more meaningful. We look forward to celebrating this beloved character's centennial with our community during what promises to be a very special holiday season.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Cast announced for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Valley Youth Theatre

Aiden Haren | Percy Jackson

Grier Donnally | Annabeth Chase

Tommy Hebel | Grover Underwood

Erick Xavier Reséndiz Jr. | Luke Castellan / Ares

Amber Poirier* | Sally Jackson / Charon

Makena Meyer | Clarisse La Rue

Nora Bermudez | Mrs. Dodds / The Oracle

Andon Wright* | Mr. Brunner

Beni Bermudez | Mr. D (Dionysus)

Ayden Armbrust | Katie Gardner

Alyssa Ocean | Silena Beauregard

Avery Khoundara | Hades

Taylor Nunziato-Cruz* | Poseidon / Gabe Ugliano

Milan Marcinek | Thalia

*VYT Debut

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs October 9-25

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Your first look at MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Valley Youth Theatre

photos by Jenny Kaufman

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through August 30

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Cast announced for MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Valley Youth Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs August 14-30

Monday, July 13, 2026

MATILDA THE MUSICAL - Valley Youth Theatre - August 14-30, 2026

HERBERGER THEATER CENTER

Tickets available for Season Ticket holders May 26

Directed by: Michelle Chin

Choreographed by: Wesley Broadstreet

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www .mtishows.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 7 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 2 PM | 7 PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 2 PM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 7PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 12 PM* | 4 PM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 7PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 2 PM | 7 PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 2PM

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets, when available

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL - Valley Youth Theatre - October 9-25, 2026

VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE

Tickets available for Season Ticket holders July 27

TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 3

Book by Joe Tracz

Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki

Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

From the bestselling book to the Disney+ series, the world of Percy Jackson comes to life on stage. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods”

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 7 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 12 PM | 4 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 2 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 12 PM | 4 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 2 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 12 PM | 4 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 2 PM

THE LIGHTNING THIEF is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals (www.concordtheatricals.com)

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets, when available

A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL - Valley Youth Theatre - December 3-23, 2026

VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE

Tickets available for Season Ticket holders September 21

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 28

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh this holiday season as a Valley tradition returns for its 29th year. Join Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and all your favorite Hundred Acre Wood friends as they come to life on stage in this heartwarming musical about friendship.

•• Friday, Dec 4 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec 5 at 12:00 p.m. & 3 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec 6 at 12:00 p.m. & 3 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec 12 at 12:00 p.m. & 3 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec 13 at 12:00 p.m. & 3 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec 19 at 12:00 p.m.* & 3:00 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec 20 at 12:00 p.m. & 3 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec 21 at 12:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec 22 at 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, December 23 at 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

*Sing Along Performance"

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets, when available

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - Valley Youth Theatre - February 12-28, 2027

VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE

Tickets available for Season Ticket holders November 23

TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 30

Follow Anne Shirley, a spirited young girl whose imagination and optimism transform everyone she meets. Based on the beloved classic, this timeless story of belonging and friendship continues to inspire audiences of all ages.

Adapted by Joseph Robinette.

From the novel by L.M. Montgomery.

Anne of Green Gables is a non-musical dramatization that captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen's Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne's growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here: her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, the mistaken wine bottle, the cake disaster, the broken leg, the scholastic achievements, and the saving of Green Gables. Whether the playgoer is an ""old friend"" of Anne's or meeting her for the first time, this play will solidify a lasting friendship between the audience and one of literature's most unforgettable characters.

• Friday, Feb 12 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb 13 at 12 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Feb 14 at 12 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb 20 at 12 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Feb 21 at 2 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb 27 at 12 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Feb 28 at 2 p.m."

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets, when available

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD - Valley Youth Theatre - April 9-25, 2027

VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE

Tickets available for Season Ticket holders January 25

TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 1

Join two unlikely best friends as they journey through the seasons in a series of charming adventures. This Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a whimsical celebration of friendship, brought to life with warmth and humor.

Music by Robert Reale

Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale

Based on the books by Arnold Lobel

A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons.

Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe... all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family. It is a perfect show to be performed by an ensemble group of actors and can be produced with either simple or extravagant staging and sets.

• Friday, April 9 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, April 10 at 12 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

• Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m.

• Saturday, April 17 at 12 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

• Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m.

• Saturday, April 24 at 12 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

• Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets, when available

DISNEY'S FROZEN - Valley Youth Theatre - June 11-27, 2027

HERBERGER THEATER CENTER

Tickets available for Season Ticket holders March 22

TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 29

For the first time in forever, VYT brings the story of Elsa, Anna, and the kingdom of Arendelle to life. Based on Disney’s Award-winning film, experience the Broadway full musical featuring favorite songs including “Let It Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”

Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez

Book by Jennifer Lee

Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee & directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee

For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love."

• Friday, June 11 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Sunday, June 13 at 12 p.m.* and 4:30 p.m.

• Friday, June 18 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, June 19 at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Sunday, June 20 at 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

• Friday, June 25 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, June 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Sunday, June 27 at 2 p.m.

*ASL Performance"

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets, when available

Monday, June 22, 2026

Review Highlights: SHREK THE MUSICAL - Valley Youth Theatre

Erick Resendiz Jr., Jayvin Sumler, and Lucy Glow
Photo by Jenny Kaufman

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

Click here for more information on this production that runs through June 28

"Shrek The Musical is the perfect example of a musical that didn't have a long Broadway run but has gone on to be a huge hit for regional theatre companies and schools across the country. Based on the series of animated films that started in 2001 and the 1991 book by William Steig, Shrek The Musical is a zany comedy with an upbeat score that also has a positive message about the importance of being yourself and that beauty can be found in all shapes and sizes. With fantastic leads and winning creative elements, Valley Youth Theatre's production is yet another example of the high caliber of shows this Phoenix staple continues to present." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Your first look at SHREK at Valley Youth Theatre

photos by Jenny Kaufman

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through June 28

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Auditions for MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Valley Youth Theatre announced for June 16

from our friends at Valley Youth Theatre:

Don't miss your chance to audition for Valley Youth Theatre's production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit, “Matilda The Musical!, happening on Center Stage at the Herberger Theater Center this August!

We're looking for young performers ages 20 and under to help bring this beloved story to life. Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, there's a place for you at VYT.

No participation fees

No ticket quotas

Professional-quality productions

A safe, supportive environment where young artists shine

Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Auditions begin at 4 p.m.

Location:

Valley Youth Theatre

525 North First Street, Phoenix

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER

Pre-registration helps auditions run smoothly and gives you time to prepare. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registering is strongly encouraged.

Audition information and registration:

vyt.com/section/auditions