Dear Edwina, Jr., is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up.

Written in a “show-within-a-show” format, Dear Edwina, Jr., is the perfect “girl power” musical for a new generation.

The show opens Friday, April 22, and runs through Sunday, May 1. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for youth 17 and younger.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 480-837-9661, ext. 3, or visiting fhtaz.org.

Dear Edwina, Jr., follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly, “Advice-A-Palooza.” Edwina and friends share wisdom on everything from trying to new foods to making new friends through clever, catchy and poignant songs.

The show is directed by high school seniors and long-time FHYT favorites Director Katie Male, Musical Director Haylee Klein and Choreographer Jenny Iverson. Anne Kelleher produced the show.

The cast includes Zach Acridge, Audrey Alcorn, Elizabeth Campbell, Sarah Cihak, Hunter DiGrazia and Elle Feinstein.

Also, Lachlan Henderson, Kaitlyn Hohl, Luke Hurney, Connor Klein, Iris Lochner and Makayla Lopez.

Others are Emily Ref, Josie Sand, Erin Schumacher, Morgan Tuazon, Isabella Valdivieso, Sophia Vanella and David Woods.