By Theresa Kellar Tonner What do you do when you love someone? Movie musical director, Rob Marshall, says, “When movement isn’t enough, you dance, or when speaking isn’t enough, you sing,” and a musical does both. When Tony is so full of his love for Maria, he can’t do anything else but sing out…
By Shelina Elyse January closed out a successful Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre, a Phoenix Theatre Company annual staple! Thanks to our generous sponsor, creatives, and staff, patrons enjoyed 3 weeks of exciting events showcasing our commitment to amplify and develop new works and artists. We sat down with Festival Director Michelle Chin to chat about her deep roots in developing…
By Elizabeth Montgomery On a day that shook the world, a tiny Newfoundland airport became an unlikely beacon of humanity. Decades later, that extraordinary moment found its voice on stage. Running January 28 through March 29, 2026, at The Phoenix Theatre Company’s Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre, Come From Away brings to life an astonishing chapter…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Amanda D’Archangelis and Sami Horneff met in the world-renowned BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. Recent work includes: THE RADIUM GIRLS, co-written with Lisa Mongillo and directed by Tony-Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, which is eyeing a world premiere production in the 26-27 season (also a 2022 NAMT Finalist, a 2019 Eugene O’Neill NMTC Semi-Finalist, and five-time winner at The 2021 National Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival); SINGLE RIDER (Off-Broadway 2018); COMING ATTRACTION (Wilbury Theatre Group 2019); and THE BREAK (Omaha Creative Institute 2018). Upcoming: BANDIT QUEEN, a new pop-Americana musical about Pearl Hart, the Wild West’s most notorious female bandit, which has been developed through artist residencies at The Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT and Drama Club Camp in Mount Vernon, ME; PANDORA IN BLUE JEANS with book by Adam Morrison, which explores the life of controversial “Peyton Place” author Grace Metalious; and PSYCH, a 90’s spin on the myth of Cupid & Psyche commissioned by Wichita State University. Amanda and Sami’s songs have also been performed at concert venues and educational institutions across the country. They are proud to be 2019 York Theatre Company New/Emerging/Outstanding Writers, 2024 Playbill Songwriter Series Featured Artists, and 2025 Write Out Loud Contest grand prize winners! For more, visit: @darchangelisandhorneff on instagram | www.amandadarchangelis.com and www.samihorneff.com
