Presley’s Soulful Serenades & Cash’s Chugging Guitar Rhythm: Meet the Actors Bringing Them to Life

Presley’s Soulful Serenades & Cash’s Chugging Guitar Rhythm: Meet the Actors Bringing Them to Life https://youtu.be/4Ok0rl09EZE   By The Phoenix Theatre Company We spoke with Nick Voss* and Gregg Hammer* who play Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, respectively, about their history with the characters and Million Dollar Quartet! Voss* became internationally known after singing Elvis Presley’s…

From Tragedy to Triumph: The True Story Behind Come From Away

Caelan Creaser* as Janice, Chanel Bragg* as Hannah, and Amy Jo Halliday* as Beverly in Come From Away. Photo by Billy Hardiman By Jen Barraza “You are here. At the start of a moment.” Where were you when you first heard? Grabbing your morning coffee? Dropping your kids at school? Sitting in traffic or heading…

New Works, New Voices: Phoenix’s Annual Theatre Festival Keeps Breaking Ground

  By Elizabeth Montgomery   The Phoenix Theatre Company is preparing to welcome audiences for an extraordinary journey through the creative process with the 28th Annual Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre. Running from January 9-25, 2026, at the Judith Hardes Theatre, this year’s festival promises to be a dynamic showcase of emerging voices, bold…

How Phoenix Theatre Company Programs Are Transforming Lives Across the Valley

  By Elizabeth Montgomery   Theatre has a unique ability to heal, educate, and inspire. This year, The Phoenix Theatre Company has witnessed that power in countless ways.   From the nervous excitement of a child’s first time on stage to the genuine laughter of a patient in the hospital, from a community member’s first live performance to…

Director’s Download: Scott Weinstein’s 13-Year Journey with “Million Dollar Quartet”

  By Elizabeth Montgomery Director Scott Weinstein has been living and breathing Million Dollar Quartet for 13 years.   From its early runs at Chicago’s Apollo Theater to Broadway, he has helped shape this beloved musical into what it is today.   During this Director’s Download, Weinstein shared his insights on what it takes to recreate one of the most iconic nights in music history and what…

Professional Apprenticeship Program: Tyler Welden Reflects on His Journey from Apprentice to Associate Production Manager

  By Shelina Elyse   Our Professional Apprenticeship Program is designed for aspiring theatre artists to bridge the gap between studying theatre and attaining work experience under the mentorship of industry professionals all while building a network of connections to help jumpstart a professional career.  Tyler Welden, our Associate Production Manager, knows what it takes to make the most of…

Million Dollar Quartet: The Legend of One Legendary Night in Music History

  By Collette Castleford   “The only thing predictable about Elvis is that he’s unpredictable. Yesterday Carl (Blue Suede Shoes) Perkins was cutting some new records at Sam Phillips’ Sun Record studio on Union at Marshall. Elvis dropped in. So did Johnny Cash. Jerry Lee Lewis was already there. Elvis headed for the piano, and an old-fashioned barrelhouse session…

The Southwest’s Premiere New Works Festival: Announcing the 28th Annual Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre

  By Shelina Elyse The Phoenix Theatre Company is thrilled to announce Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre 2026 tickets are now on sale!   Past season hits like The Roads to Loch Lomond, Let the Good Times Roll, and We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon & Parfunkel Musical got their start here. Through the Festival, our community helped nurture these stories, shaping them into the productions audiences celebrate…

A Legacy Reawakened: A Q&A With Craig Bohmler

By Jen Barraza As A Christmas Carol returns to the stage with a beautifully reconstructed score using a live orchestra for the first time, this production becomes more than a performance. It is a tribute to legacy, love, and the artists who came before. When it was discovered that composer Alan Ruch’s orchestrations existed only in his…

‘Treat Your Creativity Like Your Breath’ Calvin Worthen Speaks About His Multifaceted Career

By Shelina Elyse Much like the president has their vice president, an actor has a castmate they can count on to take their place at a moment’s notice. The role of understudy is not for the faint of heart. Understudies memorize and rehearse as diligently as leads to ensure their performance, if ever they must take…