By Matt Schaefer Theatre kids of a certain generation, myself included, were formed in the time of the great British mega-musical. You know the ones, Cats, Les Mis, Phantom, Miss Saigon. But, tucked among them was one show with more heart than flash and funnier and smarter than an episode of Seinfeld. Sondheim gets…
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This past Friday, something happened in our theatre that shouldn’t have. A guest—someone who came to share in the joy of live performance—was left feeling invisible and dismissed. She shared a video afterward that reflects her pain. Watching it was incredibly difficult, and it stayed with us and many of you. We want to say this plainly:…
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By Elizabeth Montgomery Every season starts with a question: What stories do people need right now? Not just what’s fun or flashy but what might stir something deeper. This year, the answers led to a lineup full of heart, hope, and a few bold steps forward. As single tickets for The Phoenix Theatre…
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By Elizabeth Montgomery Four actors, one pianist, dozens of costumes, and zero mercy. Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation transforms The Phoenix Theatre Company’s Judith Hardes stage into a fast-paced, tune-twisting, carnival that roasts the best (and sometimes worst) of Broadway, running now through August 3, 2025. Directed by longtime cast member and veteran…
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This holiday season, step into a world where your imagination can roam wild. The Phoenix Theatre Company transforms into the colorful Jungle of Nool, where Horton the Elephant and his friends leap off the page and into your heart. “Seussical the Musical,” is live on stage from December 18, 2024, to January 26, 2025.
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By Jen Barraza In a city where stories thrive, one stage is preparing to rise — and you can help light the way. The Phoenix Theatre Company is thrilled to announce “Be the Match. Ignite the Arts.”, a transformational matching gift campaign powered by a remarkable $3 million contribution from two incredibly generous donors. For…
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This holiday season, step into a world where your imagination can roam wild. The Phoenix Theatre Company transforms into the colorful Jungle of Nool, where Horton the Elephant and his friends leap off the page and into your heart. “Seussical the Musical,” is live on stage from December 18, 2024, to January 26, 2025.
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By Theresa Kellar Tonner The Phoenix Theatre Company’s Producing Artistic Director and Executive Director, Michael Barnard and Vincent VanVleet, respectively, were featured as two of InBusiness Greater Phoenix’s “16 Top Leaders of 2024: Our List of Valley Leaders Who are Making a Real Difference!” by Mark Hunter. The list of leaders…
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By Jen Barraza Publicity photo shoots for theatre productions are more than just an opportunity to capture the cast in costume—they serve as the first visual invitation for audiences to step into the world of a show. Every lighting choice, costume detail, and pose works together to craft a compelling image that sparks…
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By Theresa Kellar Tonner Summer of Dance at The Phoenix Theatre Company is entering its 17th year. Seventeen years of providing a place for dancers of all experience levels to “develop skills, sweat, and have fun,” as Summer of Dance Director Molly Lajoie would say. Dancing is good for the soul. Summer of Dance encourages…
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