The Yates Musical Theatre for Children
A Family Affair
Entertaining Children for Fifty Years
After serving in World War II, Producing Artistic Director Bill Yates Sr. attended the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music and The Julliard School of Music in New York City. He teamed up with his wife Peggy, the company's general manager, and they began their careers as performers. As their family grew they looked for performing alternatives and so started their journey of performing for children. Little did they know at the time it would become their life's passion.
With nine children of their own, they have passed their rich
theatrical heritage on to their children, grandchildren
and to the countless Broadway, Off-Broadway, Television and Film
actors who have worked with them and seen
them perform over the years.
The Yates Musical Theatre is a
Not for Profit Organization
YMT: 20 Lawrence Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052;
973-818-8398