Phoenix Theatre

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Jul 20, 2026

A monumental production, brilliantly directed and choreographed by Brendan Stackhouse and true to Victor Hugo's vision.

Summer Strallen Will Join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in London as 'Delia Deetz'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026

Four-time Olivier Award-nominee Summer Strallen, will take on the role of Delia Deetz in the London production of Beetlejuice The Musical for a strictly limited season. Learn more here!

Review: TREVOR: THE MUSICAL at Live Theatre Workshop
by Zach Wetzel - Jul 19, 2026

TREVOR: THE MUSICAL is an essential production that will move and inspire audiences.

Video: Watch a Preview of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Farmers Alley Theatre
by Michael Major - Jul 16, 2026

Farmers Alley Theatre posted a promo video for its upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical, opening July 9 in Kalamazoo.

Review: HOW TO DIE IN JAPAN at District Fringe
by Aidan O'Connor - Jul 14, 2026

If nothing else in this world, we all have one thing in common – everyone is born, and everyone will die. Regardless of the country or culture shaping us, every human encounters the daunting ambiguity and the rigid finality of the end of this life sentence equally. Contrastly, our experience with death while living is sculpted by our varying cultures. How to Die in Japan, an entertaining one-woman show at District Fringe, uses honest comedy to explore the convergence of Japanese and American cultures surrounding the end of life.

Review: PLEASE CLAP! at District Fringe
by Jake Bridges - Jul 12, 2026

What did our critic think of PLEASE CLAP! at District Fringe?

Review: WHO DID IT? AN IMPROVISED MURDER MYSTERY at Phoenix Theatre of the UDC Theatre Of The Arts
by Doug Poms - Jul 11, 2026

WHO DID IT? AN IMPROVISED MURDER MYSTERY is a hilarious improv comedy show in which the audience plays a key role in setting up the murder scene, making each performance different and new. Performances continue through July 25 as part of District Fringe.

BEYOND THE STARDUST to Open at The Flea With Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

The Flea announced the cast of BEYOND THE STARDUST, an immersive nightlife show conceived by Niegel Smith and The Illustrious Blacks, featuring aerialists, vocalists, and dancers in an Afro-disco-space-punk production.

Interview: Theatre Life with Peggy McKowen
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 10, 2026

Today’s subject Peggy McKowen is currently living her theatre life as the Artistic Director for one of the most important theatre festivals for new plays in the country Contemporary American Theatre Festival (CATF). Located at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia this year’s festival will present five new plays in repertory between July 10th and August 2nd. 2026 marks CATF’s 36th season.

ONCE to Open at Theatrikos Theatre Company in Flagstaff This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

Theatrikos Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE, directed by Jan Rominger, at its Flagstaff, AZ venue. The cast doubles as the orchestra, performing live on stage.

Video: Sneak Peek of 'At the End of the Day' From LES MISERABLES at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Les Misérables at The Phoenix Theatre Company with this sneak peek of 'At the End of the Day.' Les Misérables returns to the stage tells a timeless story of courage, love, and sacrifice.

Video: Watch 'Only Us' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2026

The Phoenix Theatre Company has shared a sneak peek of 'Only Us' from its current production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical, playing in the Hormel Theatre. Watch the video!

Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Bob Hupp to Retire in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Syracuse Stage's current artistic director Robert Hupp will retire after a decade of leading the region’s premier professional theatre. He will step down at the completion of the 2026/2027 season after programming the 2027/2028 season.

Denville Hall to Host Theatre Gives Day Across the West End for 100th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026

Denville Hall, a residential care home for performing arts professionals, announced Theatre Gives Day, with ambassadors including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen making curtain call appearances across West End venues to support its £26 million Centenary Appeal.

Full Cast Set For Secret Cinema’s GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026

Secret Cinema announced the full cast for GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL, returning to Evolution London in Battersea Park for a strictly limited run, with Kieran Alleyne, Charlotte Avery, and others joining previously announced leads.

THE HOMEFRONT, UPSTAGED and More Set for Forestburgh Playhouse The Works-In The Woods Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

Forestburgh Playhouse will present the return of its In The Works~In The Woods Festival. Now approaching its sixth season, the festival has established itself as an incubator for new theatrical works.

Video: 'Waving Through A Window' Rehearsal to Stage Preview | The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Michael Major - Jun 25, 2026

From the rehearsal hall to the Hormel Theatre stage! Watch a video of 'Waving Through a Window' from Dear Evan Hansen. DEAR EVAN HANSEN follows a socially anxious teenager whose private letter becomes the catalyst for a web of connection.

MY FAVORITE SOCIOPATH Will Come to the Contemporary American Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

My Favorite Sociopath by Aurin Squire will make its world premiere at the Contemporary American Theater Festival. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

THE A-Z OF ME With Tom Read Wilson Set For Edinburgh Fringe Before Embarking On Tour
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 22, 2026

Phil McIntyre Live has announced Tom Read Wilson’s debut UK tour with his new show, The A-Z of Me. Join television presenter, author, actor, and singer Tom Read Wilson for The A - Z of Me - an irreverent, whistle-stop tour of the alphabet.

Photos: Paddy Bever in STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026

All new photos have been released as Paddy Bever starring as Henry Creel in Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre in the West End. The production is running until 27 December. Check out the photos here.