Phoenix Theatre Company News

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Glenn Close has kept herself laughing during quarantine by dressing up as different characters, including a homegrown take on the villain Cruella de Vil. You can see Glenn Close in 'Hillbilly Elegy' on Netflix.

Arizona Citizens for the Arts presented the annual Governor's Arts Awards celebration during a virtual ceremony this week where TheaterWorks' Artistic Director, Chris Hamby, received the Governor's Arts Award in the Central Arizona Artist category. The virtual event celebrated the many facets that support and contribute to the arts and culture sector in Arizona.

Phoenix Theater Company has announced its upcoming lineup of outdoor shows on its new outdoor stage.

Charles Dickens' classic holiday story, A CHRISTMAS CAROL comes to the Herberger Theater Center Pavillion, a new outdoor stage, November 28 - December 23 at 7 pm.

With a few streaming exceptions, including some political fundraisers, it looks like Broadway will remain dark through May of 2021 thanks to the pandemic.

The Phoenix Theatre Company has built an outdoor stage with shows set to premiere beginning in November.

Live performing arts organizations, artists and patrons alike are eagerly awaiting the day they can gather for in-person events. Some local venues plan to reopen as soon as Fall 2020, while others have moved programming 100% online.

Featuring book and lyrics by DAVID BRUSH and music by RACHEL DEAN, the new musical The Anxiety Project: Original Cast Recording will be available for purchase and streaming August 13. The cast recording features all 21 show tracks plus a bonus track recorded by CAELAN CREASER (Frozen national tour, Elsa u/s)

Across the state, retailers, gyms and fitness providers are reopening for public use. The Phoenix Theatre Company is taking an extra step to keep its staff, artists and patrons safe by offering its programming online. As Summer of Dance enters its 12th season The Phoenix Theatre Company is keeping the rhythm alive by moving dance classes online.

Performing arts organizations around the state are moving summer camps and programming online to keep patrons safe during the pandemic. With the launch of The Phoenix Theatre Company's new online education initiative: Next Stages, Debby Rosenthal will teach her On-Camera Masterclass for the seventh year in a row, this time-virtually.

It is uncertain when theatre companies will be able to open their doors to the public and an audience will be able to see the curtain go up for a live show. However, arts organizations remain committed to community enrichment. In response to social distancing and out of concern for public health, The Phoenix Theatre Company is creating online programming which includes launching a new, online-only theatre education experience:

I talk to Molly Lajoie about life in quarantine.

The Phoenix Theatre Company launches Behind the Curtain - a new, online-only show streaming every Thursday at 7:30pm. Every episode is a backstage pass to the magic of theatre. This week's episode provides an inside look at Partners That Heal.

The Phoenix Theatre Company further postpones it's 100th season of shows to help arrest the spread of COVID-19. In March, The Phoenix Theatre Company made plans to reopen May 13 after the CDC set nationwide social distancing guidelines and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued a statewide 'stay at home' order through April 30.

The Phoenix Theatre Company further postpones it's 100th season of shows to help arrest the spread of COVID-19. In March, The Phoenix Theatre Company made plans to reopen May 13 after the CDC set nationwide social distancing guidelines and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued a statewide 'stay at home' order through April 30.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's weekly, online-only show Behind the Curtain is a backstage pass to the magic of theatre. This week's episodes gives an insider look at how an actor prepares for auditions, rehearsals and opening nights.

Social distancing due to coronavirus has kept friends and family isolated across the country, but local restaurants and performers are finding new ways to reconnect, even over the dinner table. Steak 44, Dominick's Steakhouse, Ocean 44 and Americano!

The Phoenix Theatre Company launches Behind the Curtain - a new, online-only show streaming every Thursday at 7:30pm. Every episode is a backstage pass to the magic of theatre. This week's episode dives into new work development with special appearances by singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez and actor Sean Ewing.

Americano! The Musical and singer / songwriter Carrie Rodriguez will host a virtual concert on Friday, April 24th to benefit The Phoenix Theatre Company.

We all need something positive and uplifting in these anxious times of the Coronavirus, quarantines and 'shelter in place' orders. That is where ¡Americano! The Musical can help with original songs available online from the musical by acclaimed singer / songwriter Carrie Rodriguez and pioneering Latin music group Orkestra Mendoza.