Our celebratory 2019/2020 Season is here! Season ticket packages are available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 602-254-2151 or by clicking here.
SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY
June 12 – August 11, 2019
Spamilton: An American Parody is the hilarious NY Times Critics’ Pick that Ben Brantley calls “convulsively funny!” From Gerard Alessandrini, the mastermind behind the legendary Forbidden Broadway, comes a side-splitting new musical that roasts, eviscerates and celebrates Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical Hamilton. The Huffington Post raves “you don’t have to see Hamilton to have side-splitting fun at Spamilton!”
KINKY BOOTS
August 28 – October 13, 2019
Things look grim for Charlie Price’s shoe factory, until he meets Lola, cabaret performer and drag queen, whose daring ideas might just turn the failing business around. Together, they hatch a plan to save the business and give intolerance the boot! Based on a true story, this Tony Award® winner for best play boasts music by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
October 9 – November 10, 2019
Wrongly accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog, 15-year-old math prodigy Christopher Boone takes matters into his own hands to find the killer. When the investigation takes a personal turn, Christopher must leave the safety of his hometown to discover the truth about the murder, and about himself. Told through a stunning mix of multimedia effects and boundary-pushing staging, this five-time Tony Award® winner (including best play) is theatre at its most innovative and human.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
November 13 – December 29, 2019
Just in time for the holidays, wrap yourself up in the musical that has inspired and delighted generations. Rodgers and Hammerstein's romantic epic overflows with the indomitable spirit of survival—and includes some of the most iconic songs of all time. Warm, funny, and inspiring, The Sound of Music reminds us all of the sustaining power of family.
Million Dollar Quartet
December 18, 2019 – February 16, 2020
Go behind the music to that December day in 1956 when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis cut a record together at Sun Records Studios in Memphis. Half stage play and half foot-stomping live show, Million Dollar Quartet puts you right where the action is, as these four legends clash, jockey, and gel into one of the finest musical acts ever recorded.
AMERICANO!
January 29 – February 23, 2020
This true story world premiere musical follows Tony, the child of immigrants who discovers his undocumented status when he tries to enlist in the Marines. With his lifelong dream of serving in the military vanishing quickly, Tony must confront his family, his heritage, and a deeply divided country. With a sumptuous original score of new songs, Americano! casts a deeply human light on what it means to be a Dreamer.
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
February 26 – March 15, 2020
Go deep into the catalog of one of the defining voices of American musical theatre and celebrate Stephen Sondheim at his best. With a set list combining both familiar favorites—including West Side Story, Follies and Sweeney Todd—and hidden gems, immerse yourself in Sondheim’s unparalleled work, including filmed commentary from the man himself!
The FESTIVAL OF NEW AMERICAN THEATRE
February 28 – March 15, 2020
It all starts here… Get a rare glimpse at the next generation of Broadway talent as artists, directors, and producers come together to discover a fresh batch of new musicals and plays! Selected from some of the world’s best theatre talent, this exciting mix of cutting-edge new plays, musicals, and cabaret, brings you closer than ever to the heart of what makes theatre great.
SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Upcoming
Not content to let William Shakespeare get all the attention, the conniving but clueless Bottom brothers hatch a plan to cook up the next big stage hit. After an ill-advised trip to see Nostradamus’s food-obsessed nephew, they risk everything to produce what they believe will be the show of the future: the musical! Combining everything you love about Broadway—big dance numbers, bold costumes, and eye-rolling off-stage antics—Something Rotten! is the musical extravaganza you didn’t know you needed!
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Upcoming
Give yourself over to the absolute pleasure of this beautifully twisted rock musical masterpiece. Dynamic tension is on the menu as naive new fiancees Brad and Janet discover a world where nothing is taboo. Awaken your inner creature of the night and explore your most sensational, interplanetary fantasies with Rocky, Eddie, Dr. Scott, Columbia, Magenta, Riff Raff and, of course, Frank-N-Furter. Brad and Janet will never be the same again, and with any luck, neither will we!
HAIR
Upcoming
Inspired by a real life “happening” in Central Park, one of the most daring musicals of all time illuminates life in the shadow of the Vietnam War. Faced with the draft, a “tribe” of hippies must come to terms with the reality of a country at war. It’s a thrilling monument to the sexual revolution, complete with some of the era's biggest hits. Tune in and space out, and you’ll discover a show as fresh and resonant as ever.
Debby Rosenthal
This is the 6th year that Debby has taught this class at The Phoenix Theatre Company. She has helped countless actors get signed with agents and empower their careers. She is a graduate from ASU with a BM and became an Actors Equity Union member in 1988. She is represented by FORD/Robert Black Agency in Phoenix and Atlas Talent in N.Y. She had a supporting role in the feature films “Ingenious” (currently on Netflix), starring Oscar Nominee from the “Hurt Locker” ...
Hair
Mainstage Theatre
Inspired by a real life “happening” in Central Park, one of the most daring musicals of all time illuminates life in the shadow of the Vietnam War. Faced with the draft, a “tribe” of hippies must come to terms with the reality of a country at war. It’s a thrilling monument to the sexual revolution, complete with some of the era's biggest hits. Tune in and space out, and you’ll discover a show as fresh and resonant as ever.
Spamilton: An American Parody
Jun 12, 2019 to Aug 11, 2019
Hormel Theatre
Don’t miss this “convulsively funny” (NY Times) parody from the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Phoenix for a limited time only. The Huffington Post raves “you don’t have to see Hamilton to have side-splitting fun at Spamilton.”
Kinky Boots
Aug 28, 2019 to Oct 13, 2019
Mainstage Theatre
Things look grim for Charlie Price’s shoe factory until he meets Lola, cabaret performer and drag queen, whose daring ideas might just turn the failing business around. Together, they hatch a plan to save the company and give intolerance the boot! Based on a true story, this Tony Award® winner for Best Musical boasts music by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Oct 9, 2019 to Nov 10, 2019
Hormel Theatre
Wrongly accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog, 15-year-old math prodigy Christopher Boone takes matters into his own hands to find the killer. When the investigation takes a personal turn, Christopher must leave the safety of his hometown to discover the truth about the murder, and about himself. Told through a stunning mix of multimedia effects and boundary-pushing staging, this five-time Tony Award® winner (including Best Play) is theatre at its most innovative and human.
Special thanks to our Production Sponsor APS.
The Sound of Music
Nov 13, 2019 to Dec 29, 2019
Mainstage Theatre
Just in time for the holidays, wrap yourself up in the musical that has inspired and delighted generations. Rodgers and Hammerstein's romantic epic overflows with the indomitable spirit of survival—and includes some of the most iconic songs of all time. Warm, funny, and inspiring, The Sound of Music reminds us all of the sustaining power of family.
The Sound of Music runs two hours and ten minutes with one 15 minute intermission.
Special thanks to our Production Sponsor ...
Million Dollar Quartet
Dec 18, 2019 to Feb 16, 2020
Hormel Theatre
Go behind the music to that December day in 1956 when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis cut a record together at Sun Records Studios in Memphis. Half stage play and half foot-stomping live show, Million Dollar Quartet puts you right where the action is, as these four legends clash, jockey, and gel into one of the finest musical acts ever recorded.
Million Dollar Quartet runs 1 hour and 40 minutes with one fifteen minute intermission.
*This production includes herbal (non-tobacco) smoke. Please reach out to our...
¡Americano!
Jan 29, 2020 to Feb 23, 2020
Mainstage Theatre
Based on the life of Antonio Valdovinos
Michael Barnard Director, Musical Staging, Co-Book Writer/Lyricist
Carrie Rodriguez Composer/Lyricist
Jonathan Rosenberg Co-Book Writer/Lyricist
Jason Rose Producer
This musical true story follows Tony, the child of immigrants who discovers his undocumented status when he tries to enlist in the Marines. With his lifelong dream of serving in the military...
Sondheim on Sondheim
Feb 26, 2020 to Mar 15, 2020
Judith Hardes Theatre
Go deep into the catalog of one of the defining voices of American musical theatre and celebrate Stephen Sondheim at his best. With a set list combining both familiar favorites—including West Side Story, Follies and Sweeney Todd—and hidden gems, immerse yourself in Sondheim’s unparalleled work, including filmed commentary from the man himself!
Special thanks to our Production Sponsor playwright Andrea Markowitz and Pat O'Brien, Fine Art Photography
Sondheim on Sondheim runs 2 hours and 20 minutes with one fifteen...
You Can't Say That
Feb 28, 2020 to Feb 29, 2020
Hormel Theatre
By William Missouri Downs and Lucy Wright
You Can’t Say That is a comedy about the labels we attach to each other and how we act as if those labels capture the sum total of who we are. The story centers around Chris, a white newly hired adjunct professor in a diverse English department, who is assigned Dorothy, a transwoman as his TA. Chris attempts to act ‘woke,” but his ultra-conservative childhood haunts him. The University’s poorly produced diversity and inclusion training webinar “You Can’t Say That” only complicates things. This quick-moving comedy features a...
The Festival of New American Theatre
Feb 28, 2020 to Mar 15, 2020
The Phoenix Theatre Company announces selections for the 2020 Festival of New American Theatre.
In celebration of our 100th anniversary, The Phoenix Theatre Company is focusing on local playwrights, new voices and previous collaborators and have contributed to the festival’s history and the future of new development at The Phoenix Theatre Company.
The Festival is pleased to announce the following titles and artists as part of the next 100 years of creating the future of theatre.
The Relief Society
March 6 and March 7, 2020
By Angelica Howland
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The Relief Society
Mar 6, 2020 to Mar 7, 2020
By Angelica Howland
Sister Ashley Brandon has a faithful husband, a fulfilling career she loves and a prestigious calling in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Then in one, out of control moment, everything changes, and Ash is forced to rethink her life and her relationship to everyone and everything in it.
The Mysterious Disappearance
Mar 7, 2020 to Mar 8, 2020
by kirt shineman
December 1975, after Christmas, and Agatha Christie must finish her autobiography and the final novel before the new year. Yet, Agatha is fixated on an event in her past when Nancy Neele stole her husband. With Mary Westmacott’s help they contemplate what it would be like to kill Nancy. When Nancy turns up dead, Agatha and Mary investigate. Even though Agatha considered murdering Nancy, did she really do it, or is her reality disappearing?
The Composer and Lyricist Cabaret
Mar 8, 2020 to Mar 14, 2020
The Composer/Lyricist Cabaret will feature new works by Preston Max Allen and Jessica Kahkoska on March 8th.
The Composer/Lyricist Cabaret will feature the music of Jamie Maletz with Eric Fegan on March 14th.
The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd
Mar 14, 2020 to Mar 15, 2020
by Cathy Dresbach and Ben Tyler
A sensational double murder, a cover-up by power brokers, an implicit prostitution ring – all part of the true story ripped from the headlines - in the small town of Phoenix, AZ in 1931. Winnie Ruth Judd gained notorious worldwide fame as the “Blond Butcher”. The dramatization of her trial on KOY radio blazed the trail for the true crime podcasts of today. Was she a cold-blooded killer? Or simply a scapegoated victim of media exploitation? Find out The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd because, after all, it’s a sin to...
An Evening With Friends
May 11, 2020
Join us and our brightest talent for a special, one-night, online-only concert — An Evening With Friends. You've seen them in your favorite productions at The Phoenix Theatre Company and maybe even on Broadway or on a national tour. Now, James Gish, Kathy Fitzgerald, Sam Primack, Nick Cartell and Brittney Mack are coming together for an entertaining, uplifting and joyful evening. Tune in and watch these accomplished artists perform your Broadway favorites — with a few surprises. And all in...
Sibling Stardom
May 26, 2020 to Jun 5, 2020
Class Series
Session 1, 4 classes ($70.00): May 26, May 27, May 28 & May 29
Session 2, 5 classes ($80.00): June 1, June 2, June 3, June 4, June 5
Love putting on shows for your family? Have a sibling to use as a costar? Let us be your director and choreographer! During a week of hour long classes, we'll direct a short musical for you to perform for your family on Friday!
Puppetry Part 1
May 29, 2020 to Jun 1, 2020
Puppetry Part 1
Individual class sessions
June 1
Feeling lonely in quarantine? This course will teach you how to create a puppet that can keep you entertained for hours! Using just a sock as a base and lots of creativity you can create a unique puppet character all your own. Materials needed: a sock; googly eyes, buttons, pom poms, balls, plastic spoons, or pasta shells; felt, fabric, ribbon; yarn, pipe cleaners, feathers or tassels; fabric paint or markers, scissors and hot glue. Advanced sock puppets may use thin cardboard, foam, a...
Goodnight Moon Puppet Playtime
Jun 4, 2020
Goodnight Moon Puppet Playtime
Individual class sessions
June 4
Using the magic of puppets, actor and teacher Michelle Chin will take your child on a ride through the story "Goodnight Moon"-- all while engaging them by creating their own easy puppets to follow along with.
Tap 2
Jun 24, 2020 to Jul 22, 2020
This class moves a little faster than Tap 1. It still reinforces the same building blocks but introduces more combination work. (Good for beginner/intermediate levels or for dancers looking to brush up their skills.) Tap shoes recommended.
UNITE: A Benefit Concert
Jun 26, 2020
UNITE is a showcase featuring the powerhouse vocals of Miguel Jackson, Yolanda London, Matravius Avent, Wesley J. Barnes, Anne-Lise Koyabe, Moya Angela, Antonio King, and director Chanel Bragg. Offering the warmth and intimacy of a concert, this show breathes new life into beloved songs, and beautifully illuminates the Black experience.
View the recording on our YouTube channel.
All proceeds benefit Black Philanthropy Initiative and RE:FRAME Youth Arts Center.
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Living Room Choregraphy
Jun 29, 2020 to Jun 30, 2020
Living Room Choreography
June 12, June 17, June 19, June 24, June 26
Taught by Lynzee Foreman
Missing dance calls? Want to continue practicing choreography? We've got you covered. Professional dancer Lynzee Foreman is here to take you to the next level in your living room! Materials needed: speakers, a space to dance, a great attitude!
Puppet Adventures
Jul 1, 2020 to Jul 2, 2020
Taught by Michelle Chin
Nothing says adventure like puppets and storytelling. Join actor Michelle Chin as she takes your kids through classic tales with her puppet buddies!
Behind The Curtain
Sep 25, 2020 to Oct 9, 2020
Behind the Curtain is back and at a new time! Tune in to our YouTube channel, it will be streaming live at 6pm on Friday, October 9.
