Pete the Penguin making his theatre debut in "Pete the Penguin's Vintage Variety Show" at Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University's University Theatre is continuing its 2024-25 season following "On the Verge" with "Pete the Penguin's Vintage Variety Show: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza".

This show was written by University Theatre lecturer Adam Howard and features two acts with musical performances, a live band, and "laugh-out-loud" humor. 

A brief synopsis of the show explains the following:

"This unique production follows a group of musical theatre students as they embark on a hilarious journey to modernize a hopelessly outdated script for a vaudeville-style performance. With the pressure of real-time updates, the students infuse the show with a 21st-century flair while navigating mishaps and madcap moments."

Performances will be November 22 at 7:30 p.m., November 23 at 7:30 p.m. and November 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ford Theatre located in Bliss Hall on YSU's campus.

Tickets:

• Adults: $16
• Seniors (65+), non-YSU students, YSU faculty and staff with a valid ID and groups of eight or more: $12
• Children 18 and under: $5
• Free to YSU students with a valid ID

Tickets may be purchased online at ysu.tix.com or by calling 330-941-3105.

Parking will be available in the parking deck on Wick Avenue for $5 payable by cash only.

The cast includes seven performers: Cyrus Dzikowski, Lauren Ladd, Ben Podnar, Samantha Cox, Ilse Zijlstra, KJ Hudson and Vixen Atwood.

There is also an extensive student crew that runs this production, including Helena Snyder, Jessica Sprague, Destiny Magee, Ryan Bedi, Olivia Vargas, Romerio Dawkins, Landon Eli, Crystal Fisher, Abby Underwood, Lex McCaughtry and Laynee Sanger.