Last weekend I took my two teenage daughters to Valley Youth Theatre to see the Tony Award winning version of Shrek The Musical. Of course being familiar with the story of Shrek, as well as seeing many productions such as Winnie-the-Pooh and The Little Mermaid at Valley Youth Theatre, we were excited to take a trip down memory lane.
From the minute the curtain rose until the very end, we were completely immersed in the show. An incredible production in every way, Shrek The Musical “wowed” us from beginning to end. The cast of 43 extremely talented young people combined with extraordinary costumes, chorographers, and set designers made the production truly memorable.
The story, which revolves around an ogre called Shrek, his sidekick Donkey, a princess named Fiona, a host of nursery rhyme characters and their nemesis Lord Farquaad certainly sets Valley Youth Theatre on center stage as it begins celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary Season. I particularly enjoyed the Duloc performers, the dragon, and Lord Farquaad’s ‘big’ performance. The creativity in developing such characters and sequences highlights the talents behind the scenes of Producing Artistic Director Bobb Cooper.
I highly recommend taking the family to see this remarkable musical. The singing, acting, and show-stopping costumes demonstrate such a high level of professionalism that puts the Valley Youth Theatre in a league of its own. Clearly dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential in the performing arts, Valley Youth Theatre hits a home run with this outstanding production of Shrek The Musical.
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Tickets: Shrek The Musical plays Jun1 14 – 30th at the Herberger Theatre Center. Tickets start at $ 16.50 and are available online at HerbergerTheater.org or by calling the box office at 602 252 8497.
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Phoenix, AZ
