Milicent Wright News

Although the results are a bit chaotic—truth be known, this is a sprawling epic of a show which could use some trimming—the timeliness of its topic and its glorious performances make “The Overview Effect”, by rights, a major attraction for theatre goers this July.  A mix of straight drama and rock-musical-fantasy, “The Overview Effect” reaches for the stars while contemplating some of the more pressing issues surounding space exploration.

Two Mile Hollow by Leah Nanako Winkler is now playing at the Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis! Check out photos here!

'Raise your glasses of Chateau d'Yquem for a toast!' The Phoenix Theatre presents the Indiana Premiere of TWO MILE HOLLOW, a hilarious and insightful comedy by Leah Nanako Winkler, from March 30 to April 30.

T he Rise and Fall of Holly Fudge by Trista Baldwin is now playing at the Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis.

The Rise and Fall of Holly Fudge by Trista Baldwin kicks off the Phoenix holiday season on Nov. 26, and will run five weekends until Dec. 23.

Due to a scheduling conflict, the first preview date of Macbeth at Merrimack Repertory Theatre has been changed to October 20. The show will still close November 6.

Something wicked this way comes. Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present a unique take on William Shakespeare's Macbeth: the sinister tale will be told in its entirety through the eyes of the play's three powerful witches, directed by Rosa Joshi, from October 16 through November 6, according to Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) announced today its 2022-23 Season – a lineup brimming with optimism and exuberance, including a world premiere adaptation of A Christmas Carol, the East Coast premiere of a Cambodian-American play, and a new initiative for young audiences, according to Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas. 

For the first time in 21 months, Merrimack Repertory Theatre will return to The Nancy L. Donahue Theatre for indoor performances when it presents a world premiere holiday comedy, The Rise and Fall of Holly Fudge by Trista Baldwin, from November 26 to December 12, according to Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.

If you've never had an opportunity to see an original production, this is your chance. This Saturday, September 25, at 2 p.m., Actors Theatre of Indiana presents Provenance by Ethan Mathias. Mathias was chosen as one of the playwrights from ATI's LAB Series.

It's the holly jolliest time of the year as the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre and the Indianapolis Public Library will present Season's Readings, a ten-book children's storytelling series that highlights a diversity of families, cultures and celebrations.

Phoenix Theatre is no stranger to edgy stories onstage, and it can't get much more outrageous than their final production in the Park Avenue location they've called home for 30 years. (Don't worry-Phoenix isn't closing down.

Academia. Culture. Anthropology. In-depth study. Research. Data collection. These hardly seem the buzz words for an impactful and insightful play, yet each of those weighty words holds sway in HUMAN RITES.

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE by Nora and Delia Ephron, has extended through September 15 at the Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis. Dates of extension: September 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2013.

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis is currently presenting the Indiana Premiere of Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron, now playing through August 11. The production is based on the memoir by Illene Beckerman and poignantly illuminates women, clothing and the memories that are indelibly connected to what we wear. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis has announces the Indiana Premiere of Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron. The production is based on the memoir by Illene Beckerman and poignantly illuminates women, clothing and the memories that are indelibly connected to what we wear. Scroll down for a first look at the cast!

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis proudly announces the Indiana Premiere of Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron. The production is based on the memoir by Illene Beckerman and poignantly illuminates women, clothing and the memories that are indelibly connected to what we wear.