Pennsylvania Youth Theatre marks 40 years with Bethlehem celebration

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania Youth Theatre will mark its 40th anniversary Friday with a free community celebration and ribbon-cutting at its Bethlehem headquarters.

The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2020 Worthington Ave., with the ribbon-cutting scheduled for 6 p.m.

Now in its 40th season, the nonprofit theatre continues its mission of educating, entertaining and enriching young people and their families through the performing arts. Each year, the organization reaches more than 10,000 children through stage productions, school partnerships and performing arts training programs.

“For 40 years, PYT has been a cornerstone of the Lehigh Valley arts community,” the organization said in a statement. “Whether your child dreams of Broadway or simply wants to build confidence and community, PYT is a place where they can find their voice.”

The anniversary event is free and open to the public.