Promotional artwork for “Churchill & Roosevelt: The Christmas that Saved the World” at The Phoenix Theatre Company, running January 9–March 28, 2027. Silhouettes of Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt stand before the United Kingdom and United States flags.

Churchill & Roosevelt: The Christmas that Saved the World

Judith Hardes Theatre

January 9, 2027

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March 28, 2027

Two leaders, one Christmas, and the alliance that saved the world.

About the Show

In the days following Pearl Harbor, Winston Churchill traveled secretly to the White House for a Christmas that would shape the course of World War II. After captivating audiences with Churchill in our 2024/2025 Season, David Payne returns in this compelling new play exploring the unlikely friendship between Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt and the conversations that helped shape the Allied alliance.  

 

All shows may contain adult themes or mature content. Patron discretion is recommended.
Audio Description and American Sign Language Interpretation are available for each production. ASL/Audio Describe Night is:
Friday, February 12, 2027 at 7:30PM
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Cast

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* Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association

*Denotes a Member of Actors’ Equity Association

Creative Team

David Payne
Author
Daniel Payne
Director
Sean Patrick
Emery Production Manager
Paul Emery
Producer
Alanna Maniscalco
Properties Manager
Nathaniel White
Lighting Coordinator
Douglas Clarke◊
Scenic Designer
Karla Frederick
Director of Production
Kristin Clayton
Company Manager
David Payne
Author
Daniel Payne
Director
Sean Patrick
Emery Production Manager
Paul Emery
Producer
Alanna Maniscalco
Properties Manager
Nathaniel White
Lighting Coordinator
Douglas Clarke◊
Scenic Designer
Karla Frederick
Director of Production
Kristin Clayton
Company Manager

* Denotes a Member of Actors’ Equity Association

+ Denotes a Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

♢ Denotes a Member of United Scenic Artists (IATSE)

* Denotes a Member of Actors’ Equity Association | + Denotes a Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society | ♢ Denotes a Member of United Scenic Artists (IATSE)

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Promotional artwork for “SUFFS” at The Phoenix Theatre Company, running October 14–November 29, 2026. Three women in early 20th-century clothing hold a “SUFFS” sign during a women’s suffrage street march, obscuring their faces.

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