2025/2026 season announce
Welcome to our 106th Season!
Welcome to the 106th Season at The Phoenix Theatre Company, where unforgettable moments spark change, bold stories ignite conversation, and the power of human connection takes center stage. This season, we bring you stories of courage and compassion with The Roads to Loch Lomond, Come From Away, Hairspray, and Ever After, two powerhouse biographical shows – Looking Over the President’s Shoulder and Tenderly, the Rosemary Clooney Musical, stories that show how our written word can transform a life in Dear Evan Hansen and Daddy Long Legs, an evening with four iconic musicians of the past with Million Dollar Quartet, and we are bringing back a beloved musical retelling of A Christmas Carol with a score written by The Phoenix Theatre Company’s late Resident Music Director, Alan Ruch.
With bold new works, Arizona premieres, and a new stage, this season marks a pivotal moment in our history, bringing the musicals we love to life on a scale we’ve never been able to achieve—until now. Adding to the excitement, a special engagement will mark the grand opening of the new Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre, with details to be announced in the coming weeks! As a subscriber, you will be given priority access to purchase tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime opening, before we announce it to the public.
Important Dates
- Tuesday, March 18th: Subscription Renewal Starts
- Wednesday, April 2nd: New Subscriptions on Sale
- Tuesday, June 3rd: Single Tickets on Sale
If you have already renewed your subscription package for next season, thank you! We can’t wait to start the journey together! If you haven’t renewed…
2025/2026 Show Overviews
The Roads to Loch Lomond
Oct 8 – Nov 2, 2025
For centuries, the haunting Scottish ballad Loch Lomond has echoed across time, its lyrics telling a tale of love, loss, and sacrifice yet few know the profound story behind the song. The Roads to Loch Lomond, a regional premiere musical, unveils this lost fable through a breathtaking Celtic-inspired score, following two brothers caught in the turmoil of the Jacobite rebellion—a fight for Scotland’s future that would change history. Experience the power of love, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom in this deeply moving new musical.
Looking over the president's shoulder
Oct 29 – Dec 14, 2025
Behind every great leader, there is a story waiting to be told. Looking Over President’s Shoulder is the remarkable true account of Alonzo Fields, who served as Chief Butler to four U.S. presidents, bearing witness to pivotal moments in American history. From the shadow of the Great Depression to the dawn of the Cold War, Fields navigated duty and sacrifice, trading his dreams of the opera stage for a front-row seat to history. This powerful solo performance is a tribute to resilience, service, and the unseen figures who help shape a nation.
A Christmas Carol
Nov 19, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
A story of redemption, second chances, and the power of human kindness, A Christmas Carol is a musical journey through the heart of one man’s transformation. On one fateful Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who guide him through his Past, Present, and Future, leading him to discover the true spirit of Christmas. Featuring a stirring score by The Phoenix Theatre Company’s late Music Director, Alan Ruch, and direction by Matthew Wiener, who helmed A Christmas Carol at Actors Theatre for 19 years, this production continues a beloved holiday tradition. Celebrate nearly two decades of magic, music, and storytelling in this cherished classic.
Million Dollar Quartet
Dec 17, 2025 – Mar 8, 2026
Inspired by true events, the Tony Award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet takes you inside the famed 1956 recording session at Sun Studio that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Through electrifying performances of rock ‘n’ roll classics like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” this jukebox musical captures the passion, energy, and camaraderie of four music legends at the moment their careers collided.
Festival of New American Theatre
Jan 9 – Jan 25, 2026
Hosted annually by The Phoenix Theatre Company, the Richard P. Stahl Festival Of New American Theatre amplifies new voices and expands the canon of American theatre. The 2026 Festival will continue honoring our longstanding commitment to the development of new works, playwrights, and performers and include a variety of events that allow artists of all kinds to see their work come alive onstage.
Come From Away
Jan 28 – Apr 5, 2026
A story of kindness in the face of tragedy, Come From Away is the true story of a small Newfoundland town that welcomed 7,000 stranded travelers after 9/11. As fear and uncertainty gripped the world, the people of Gander opened their hearts, forging unexpected friendships and proving that even in the darkest times, compassion can shine through. With a soaring score and unforgettable storytelling, this Tony Award-winning musical is a deeply moving and unexpectedly joyful celebration of human connection, resilience, and the extraordinary power of generosity.
Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical
Mar 4 – May 3, 2026
The golden age of Hollywood comes alive in Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical, a heartfelt tribute to one of America’s most beloved voices. This intimate and powerful musical takes audiences beyond the spotlight, revealing Clooney’s meteoric rise to fame, her struggles behind the scenes, and her triumphant comeback. Featuring timeless classics like “Come On-a My House,” “Hey There,” and “Tenderly,” this stunning production captures the music, the magic, and the resilience of a true legend.
Daddy Long Legs
Apr 1 – Apr 26, 2026
If you love slow-burn love stories and heartfelt connections, Daddy Long Legs is the perfect romantic escape. When a mysterious benefactor sends the intelligent and witty Jerusha Abbott to college, she begins writing him letters filled with curiosity, humor, and dreams for the future. As years pass, an unexpected bond begins to form. With a gorgeous score and timeless storytelling, this musical is a beautiful reminder that love can grow in the most unexpected places.
Ever After
May 6 – Jun 21, 2026
This bold reimagining of a classic fairy tale blends adventure, romance, and resilience as a heroine defies expectations to carve out her own destiny. Inspired by the beloved film Ever After, starring Drew Barrymore, this musical celebrates a timeless story of courage and love.
Dear Evan Hansen
Jun 10 – Aug 9, 2026
This Tony Award-winning musical touches hearts with its emotional depth and resonant songs such as “You Will Be Found” and “Waving Through a Window.” It is a journey through the fragile threads of human connection, exploring themes of identity, longing, and the spaces we inhabit between isolation and community. A poignant exploration of the human spirit, this musical invites audiences to reflect on the paths to self-acceptance and the courage it takes to be seen.
Hairspray
Jul 15 – Aug 30, 2026
You can’t stop the beat when Hairspray hits the stage! This Tony Award-winning musical tells the inspiring story of Tracy Turnblad, a girl with a passion for dance who takes 1960s Baltimore by storm. As she fights for acceptance, Tracy proves that one person is enough to make a difference. Featuring an electrifying score, show-stopping choreography, and unforgettable characters, Hairspray is a feel-good celebration of self-love and the power of change.
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