By Shelina Elyse & Elizabeth Montgomery Jukebox musicals revive beloved music with a new perspective. They challenge traditional musical casts to embody real-life celebrity figures and evoke the audience’s feelings of nostalgia and familiar affection. Jersey Boys spans decades of a group’s evolution into the Four Seasons. You know the guys and their popular…
By Shelina Elyse As the oldest arts organization in Arizona, The Phoenix Theatre Company is no stranger to growth, innovation, and community. The humble Phoenix Players troupe was originally founded in 1920 and performed in a variety of spaces around Phoenix. Inspired by the National Little Theatre Movement that challenged commercial Broadway productions, they…
By Elizabeth Montgomery Casting an entire season of theatre is a complex, thoughtful process that begins long before opening night. From nationwide video submissions to local auditions, callback sessions, and creative team collaboration, each role is carefully considered to bring together the right ensemble for every production. With the recent announcement of our 2025/26…
By Elizabeth Montgomery The Phoenix Theatre Company’s 106th season delivers a compelling mix of Broadway hits, new works, and beloved classics. The season features the Tony Award-winning Come From Away, the sweeping regional premiere musical The Roads to Loch Lomond, and the enchanting Ever After, a fresh take on the hit film. Audiences will…
By Jen Barraza If you think theatre reviews are best served with a side of sass and a generous pour of Chardonnay, then you need to meet Kiki & Lucy—Boca’s most fabulous, wine-loving theatre connoisseurs. With impeccable taste (in both performances and pinot), these two have made a name for themselves by reviewing shows…
By Shelina Elyse With 2025/2026 subscription renewals quickly approaching, some of the busiest folks preparing for a seamless rollout are our Patron Services Team and Patron Concierge Managers! The Phoenix Theatre Company strives to provide an exceptional experience through a unique program of enhanced support for your journey with us. Meet Your Frontline…
By Jen Barraza From the moment the first note hits, Jersey Boys electrifies audiences with the unmistakable sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Award-winning musical isn’t just the story of a band—it’s the soundtrack of a generation, packed with songs that have stood the test of time. While…
L-R: Noah Cornwell* as Frankie Valli, Noah Archibald* as Nick Massi, Justin Wolfe Smith* as Tommy DeVito, and Daxton Bloomquist* as Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys (Photo by Brennen Russell) By Jen Barraza Get ready to walk like a man, talk like a man, and experience the exhilarating journey of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons!…
By Jen Barraza When audiences see a stunning production photo for an upcoming show, they may not realize the intricate work behind capturing that perfect moment. At The Phoenix Theatre Company, our publicity photo shoots are carefully orchestrated to set the tone, evoke the show’s essence, and entice audiences to experience the magic live on…
By Elizabeth Montgomery Every performance at the Judith Hardes Theatre carries the spirit of the extraordinary woman whose name it bears. The Phoenix Theatre Company invites the community to a heartfelt memorial on Sunday, February 2, celebrating the life and legacy of Judith Hardes, whose love for the arts has made a lasting impact on…
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
