The Phoenix Theatre

Full Casting Announced for HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour, opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Saturday 11 November 2023. Find out who is starring in the show and learn more about the upcoming tour here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

The Phoenix Theatre Company, Arizona’s oldest producing theatre, has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art theatre facility suitable for pre-Broadway productions.

 Kennedy Kanagawa and Ellie Wang will play the leading roles in Tiananmen: A New Musical, opening at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Kanagawa will be replacing Zachary Piser who chose not to continue on with the musical for personal reasons. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

With rehearsals now underway, the full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry, that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a completely new way - live on stage. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Check out a sneak peek photo of Stranger Things: The First Shadow!

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the company of If It Please You, a night of glam, high camp and drag inspired by Shakespeare. Learn more about the event and how to attend here!

Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers continues to tour across the UK. The much-loved musical, known for sell out houses across the country, returns to Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 October 2023.

Zachary Noah Piser has revealed that he has withdrawn from the previously announced Tiananmen musical, set to play at the Phoenix Theatre Company in October.

American Lives Theatre (ALT) is making local history by producing the Indiana premiere of 'Sanctuary City' by Martyna Majok. This production, which begins performances on September 7, will feature a cast of three Indy actors, all of whom were born in the United States to parents who were not.

Get ready for an unforgettable performance as Zachary Noah Piser takes the stage in Tiananmen: A Brave and Necessary New Musical at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Experience the emotional journey of this groundbreaking show as it explores the events of Tiananmen Square.

The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production, directed by Daryl Brooks, has three key elements that hold this golden oldie together ~ Miciah Lathan, for sure; the astonishing and stellar performance of Antonio King; and, of course, the compositions of Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen. Runs through September 3rd.

The 40th anniversary production of Michael’s Frayn’s multi award-winning farce, Noises Off is heading out on a major UK tour this autumn, following a sell-out West End season at the Phoenix Theatre earlier this year. Directed by Lindsay Posner, the touring production will star Liza Goddard as Dotty Otley, Matthew Kelly as Selsdon Mowbray and Simon Shepherd as Lloyd Dallas.

​​​​​​​Witness the greatest cast ever assembled live on stage, as the world-famous Spitting Image puppets tread the boards of London’s theatreland for the first time ever in  Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical. It’s like a big West End show but without the boring bits. 

The Phoenix Theatre Company, the state's oldest producing theatre, recently purchased a downtown apartment complex, the second multifamily complex owned by the nonprofit organization. The apartments will house directors, designers, performers and apprentices. 

The cast has been revealed for the new production of Calendar Girls the Musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth. Learn more about the cast, the tour, and how to get tickets, here!

Michael Frayn’s multi award-winning farce, Noises Off, will return to the West End with a twelve week season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from September 27 2023. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!

Discover the powerful and captivating story of Tiananmen: A Brave and Necessary New Musical, making its world premiere at The Phoenix Theatre Company on October 6th, 2023. Experience the journey of courage and resilience through this captivating new production. Don't miss the opportunity to be moved by this compelling musical event.

Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.

Luke Kempner brings his brand-new show Gritty Police Drama: A One-Man Musical to the Edinburgh Fringe following a successful run of Macho Macho Man last year which he subsequently took on the road around the UK.