Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty KIDS” opens at Fountain Hills Youth Theater Friday, Feb. 16.

The third show of the youth season, the production is based on the 1959 animated film and the story, “Sleeping Beauty in the Wood,” by Charles Perrault.

The story begins when residents of the realm are celebrating the birth of Princess Aurora. Festivities are cut short when the evil sorceress, Maleficent, casts a spell on the baby to cause her to die on her 16th birthday. The good fairies, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather must use their magic to save Aurora from the spell.

Adults and children of all ages will want to see this classic tale of charm, joy and suspense. The show runs through Sunday, March 4.

Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty KIDS” is produced by Bob and Alisa Feugate, directed by Peyton Jordan, musically directed by Haylee Klein and choreographed by Estee Oglesbee.

The cast includes Audrey Alcorn, Will Altermann, Allison Avery, Brooklyn Avery, Lilli Bendet, Sarah Cihak, Michelle Cutler and Ryan Cutler.

Also , Ava Leilani De Campo, Shannon Gyger, Lachlan Henderson, Sage Henderson, Connor Klein, Makayla Lopez and Adam Oberg.

And Victoria Pond, Giselle Schmidt, Maggie Schultz, Erin Schumacher, Demitra Sideris, Amelia Tomasello, Charlotte Tomasello, Gabby Tornabene, Scarlett Tornabene, Bella Valdivieso, Harrison Woods and Samantha Zell.

Tickets are on sale now. Individual adult tickets are $18. Children 17 and younger are $15. Call 480-837-9661, ext. 3, or visit fhtaz.org

Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Shows are held on the Youth Stage at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd.