CYT Presents Six Spectacular Musicals! – May

            Students enrolled in CYT’s spring 2010 classes will present six musical theater productions for family audiences to be performed at theater venues across San Diego County. Each production features student performers and stage crew ranging in age from 8 to 18 in a fully-staged musical, guaranteed to offer quality, live theater entertainment for audiences of all ages to enjoy. All seats are reserved and tickets are available for all productions by calling 619-588-0206 (800-696-1929). Tickets are also available online at www.cytsandiego.org and at each theater location one half hour prior to each performance. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for ages 3-19 when purchased in advance (adults become $15 when purchased at the door). The Bargain Day performances and groups of 10 or more receive a discounted rate of $10 per ticket.

            Fallbrook – High School Musical will be presented at the Bob Burton Center, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook 92028. Show dates are May 21, 22, 28 & 29 @ 7:00pm and May 22, 23 & 29 @ 2:00pm. Disney Channel's smash hit musical brings the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes to life on your stage! In Ms. Darbus’ homeroom, basketball team captain Troy discovers that Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. Between classes, Gabriella and Troy look at the audition sign-up for the school musical, and drama diva Sharpay discourages them. But when the East High students arrive to rally behind their superstar-friends, Troy and Gabriella sing their way into the lead roles. The whole school comes together as winners!

Escondido – Follow the yellowbrick road as CYT presents The Wizard of Oz at the American Spirit Theater, Escondido Charter High School, 1868 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, 92027. Show dates are May 14, 15 & 22 @ 7:00pm and May 16, 22 & 23 @ 2:00pm. Join Dorothy and Toto, too, as they get swept up by a twister and taken on a mysterious and magical journey. Dorothy meets many friends along the way – the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and Glenda the Good Witch – all who help her as she tries to meet the one and only Wizard of Oz.  Dorothy’s journey is not easy though, as the Wicked Witch of the West tries everything she can to stop Dorothy, and retrieve the ruby slippers. This classic story includes such memorable musical numbers as Somewhere over the Rainbow, We’re off to See the Wizard, and If I Only Had a Brain.

East County - CYT students will present Snoopy!!!, the musical sequel to You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, at Lakeside Middle School, 11833 Woodside Ave, Lakeside 92040. Show dates are May 21, 22, 28 & 29 @ 7:00pm and May 22, 23, 29 & 30 @ 2:00pm. Only the “Peanuts” gang knows how to delight an audience as thoroughly as they do in Charles Schultz’ musical creation Snoopy!!! Based on the world-renowned “Peanuts” comic strip, Snoopy!!! deserves each of its three exclamation points and will entertain audiences with the quiet knowledge and wit of its characters.

San Diego - We’re thrilled to announce our CYT production of Schoolhouse Rock Live!, performed at Pacific Beach Middle School Auditorium, 4676 Ingraham Street, San Diego 92109.  Show dates are May 14, 21 & 22 @ 7:00pm and May 15, 16 & 22 @ 2:00pm. In the 1970's a group of educators got together and came up with a fun and simple solution to the oft-asked question:  Why do kids learn every lyric to their favorite song so easily, but fail to remember what a noun does in a sentence? And so, Schoolhouse Rock Live! was introduced as a Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs. Now this Emmy award wining, pop culture phenomenon is lighting up the stage in San Diego. Schoolhouse Rock Live! is a fun and educational show that will be familiar to many. Remember those great songs you heard on TV for so many years, but couldn’t get out of your head? Schoolhouse Rock Live! includes such classic hits as, “Conjunction Junction, What’s Your Function,” “Interplanet Janet,” and “I’m Just a Bill.”  Don’t be surprised if you leave the theater humming these tunes again.  And what about the dancing – this show also includes high energy, show stopping dance numbers that will get you moving in your seat.

Oceanside - CYT is excited to announce the production of The Sound of Music at the Star Theater, 402 N Coast Highway, Oceanside 92054. Show dates are May 22 & 29 @ 7:00pm and May 22, 23, 29 & 30 @ 2:00pm. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.

            South County – CYT presents Seussical at Mater Dei Catholic High School, 1615 Mater Dei Dr, Chula Vista 91913. Performance dates are May 21 @ 7:00pm, May 22 @ 3:00pm & 7:00pm and May 23 @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm. “After all these years being stuck on a page, did you ever imagine you’d see me onstage? Now I’m here, there is no telling what may ensue! No, there’s no telling what! But I’ll give you a clue” . . .  So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat in this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! All your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all the Whos of Whoville are brought to life onstage. As each story unfolds, Seuss’ subtle themes appeal to all ages. The score emerges as a Seussian gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild.