Yavapai College Performing Arts brings one of the most beloved musicals of all time to the stage in a bold, breathtaking new production. The Sound of Music runs April 17–26, 2026, with eight performances over two weekends at the Jim and Linda Lee Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now at www.ycpac.com.
In his much-anticipated Main Stage directorial debut at Yavapai College, Benjamin Naasz reimagines this iconic story with a vibrant, technically ambitious vision. The nostalgic set transforms seamlessly from Abbey to grand mansion featuring 20-foot-high walls... and a stage-within-a-stage that becomes the enchanting gazebo. Production specialist Gulliver Parascandolo layers immersive front and rear projections that envelop audiences in stunning visual storytelling.
At the heart of Naasz's concept is a powerful artistic metaphor music as light. Like a breath, the music weaves itself through the story, bringing increasingly vibrant colors and contrasts to the set, costumes, and projections. As Maria and the Von Trapp’s move from desolation to happiness, the stage itself transforms growing warmer, richer, and more luminous with every song. This is a production you don't just see and hear. You also feel it.
Longtime Yavapai College favorite Dr. Craig Ralston returns as Music Director, lending his seasoned expertise to guide a talented ensemble of next-generation performers in delivering unforgettable renditions of cherished classics like “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and the memorable “The Lonely Goatherd.” Timeless in its themes of love, family, and defiance in the face of tyranny, The Sound of Music resonates as powerfully today as ever a reminder that music can unite us even against the darkest of forces.
Join us for eight captivating performances over two weekends:
All performances take place at the Jim and Linda Lee Performing Arts Center on the Yavapai College Prescott Campus. Don't miss this fresh, technically dazzling take on a treasured musical that promises joy, inspiration, and magic for audiences of all ages.
For more information, interviews, or media credentials, contact the Yavapai College Performing Arts Department at performingarts@yc.edu.
Tickets for The Sound of Music start at $40 for Adults and are $15 for Youth 18 & under. The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center is located on the Yavapai College Prescott Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott. For reservations or more information, call the Ticket Office at (928) 776-2000, visit us online at www.ycpac.com, or stop by during regular hours (Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 am-6 pm; Thursday & Friday: 9 am-4 pm).
Tickets for all performances at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center are available exclusively through the JLLPAC Box Office or at www.ycpac.com. Patrons are encouraged to purchase only through these official channels to avoid third-party resellers and potential ticket scams.
About Yavapai College Performing Arts
The Yavapai College Performing Arts Department fosters creativity, collaboration, and excellence through academic programs, community outreach, and professional-caliber productions at the state-of-the-art Jim and Linda Lee Performing Arts Center.
