Promotional artwork for “Murder for Two” at The Phoenix Theatre Company, running August 26–September 20, 2026. A man wearing a fedora sits at a piano beside a taped outline of a body. The title “Murder for Two” appears above, with the letter "w" in "Two" designed as piano keys.

The Phoenix Theatre Company’s 2026/27 Season Opens with the Madcap Musical Comedy ‘Murder for Two’

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The Phoenix Theatre Company brings the Tony Award–winning musical Dear Evan Hansen to the Hormel Theatre, running June 10 – August 2, 2026.

Featuring a score by the Tony, Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy Award–winning songwriting team behind The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Only Murders in the Building, A Christmas Story: The Musical, and Dogfight, the music of Dear Evan Hansen has become as recognizable as the story itself, with songs like “You Will Be Found” and “Waving Through a Window.”

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Rod Kaats Returns to The Phoenix Theatre Company for Murder for Two

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  By The Phoenix Theatre Company Director Rod Kaats chats with us about Murder for Two and gives us a peek inside this fast-paced musical murder mystery comedy. He may have even revealed the identity of the murderer off-camera, but no spoilers here! Two actors. Ten suspects. One piano. Tickets are on sale now!    Q: Please tell us about Murder for Two.  Kaats: Murder…

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Director’s Download: Brendan Stackhouse Revisits This Classic

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Director’s Download: Brendan Stackhouse Revisits this Classic Brendan Stackhouse brings his extensive experience as the Resident Director of the North American tour of Les Misérables to our production! He speaks about the grand scale of the show in the Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre, the story’s timeliness, and keeping it fresh in Phoenix. Whether it’s…

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The Staying Power of Les Misérables

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  By Theresa Kellar-Tonner Les Misérables has been performed thousands of times in over 40 countries, 438 cities, and has been translated into 21 languages, and yet audiences seem to always want more. When Les Misérables was performed at The Phoenix Theatre Company in 2009, it became the highest-grossing show in the theatre’s history at…

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The Phoenix Theatre Company Announces Applause! Gala 2026: Where Dreams Begin

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jen Barraza, Director of Marketing + Communicationsj.barraza@phoenixtheatre.com or 480-862-9104 Download Press Release PDF The Phoenix Theatre Company Announces Applause! Gala 2026: Where Dreams Begin (PHOENIX, July 9, 2026) — The Phoenix Theatre Company proudly announces Applause! Gala 2026: Where Dreams Begin celebrating individuals and organizations whose commitment to the arts, humanitarian causes, and community has helped shape Phoenix for generations.  …

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The Art of Looking Real: Creative’s Conversation with Cari Smith, Dear Evan Hansen Costume Designer

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  By Elizabeth Montgomery   Dear Evan Hansen costume designer, Cari Smith, talks through costuming a modern-dress show, the character whose playlist she had on repeat, and how to honor an iconic striped polo.     Q: How challenging was it to find the right shirt for Evan? Smith: In the first production meeting, I asked Michelle, “So do we use the polo??”   Both of us…

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From the Runway to the Stage: How The Phoenix Theatre Company Guild Has Supported Theatre in Phoenix for Over 70 Years

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  By Elizabeth Montgomery   In 1953, a group of volunteers came together to support The Phoenix Theatre Company, and they haven’t stopped since.    The Phoenix Theatre Company Guild has spent more than 70 years raising funds for the nonprofit theatre, growing from a small volunteer organization into one of the Company’s most steadfast community…

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