The Phoenix Theatre News

The Phoenix Theatre in London will reopen on 22 July and welcome audiences once again for the re-opening of international hit musical Come From Away.

Dragons in the Crease, a play which premiered in New York Theater Festival’s Summerfest, is returning to The Theater Project for three live streaming presentations, April 29-May 1. Each of the streaming performances by The Theater Project—a leading incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists—begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Phoenix Theatre encourages audiences to BYOC (bring your own cake) and get ready to celebrate the works of William Shakepeare. The company is preparing its second annual, A Surprise Birthday Party for Shakespeare in honor of the Bard's 457th birthday.

Curtains up. Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week from April 22 to May 2, 2021. After a year of dark stages, millions in lost ticket sales and thousands of lost jobs, the Philadelphia theatre scene will rise again after the pandemic shut-downs with 11 days, 64 organizations, 72 events, and hundreds of performances.

The Phoenix Theatre's online season rumbles on and celebrates Women's History month with a one-night-only fundraiser performance of Euripides' The Trojan Women. 

What happens when a world class theatre keeps the lights on, creating a comfortable and safe outdoor space during a world-wide pandemic? First, they hire top talent...and give them an award-winning murder mystery musical comedy ~ Kinosian and Blair's MURDER FOR TWO. featuring Seth Tucker and Toby Yatso. Runs through February 28th.

The Phoenix Theatre continues its online season with a World Premiere re-telling of a classic William Shakespeare work. Phoenix Theatre's Virtual Artist in Residence Katrina Hall is directing and adapting this new look at The Winter's Tale. She set out to put the women of the story more in the forefront. 

Local performers present, 'A Busker's Christmas: Virtual Concert' on Facebook Live this Christmas Eve at 6pm. With theatres closed across the country, these artists have kept the arts alive by adapting to the online stage.

UNWRAPPED: An Original Christmas Revue not only represents the topnotch entertainment and production quality we’ve come to expect from The Phoenix Theatre Company (TPTC), but this unique partnership with Brock Pro Entertainment (BPE) also offers a glimpse into the role collaboration may play in rebuilding Arizona’s artistic landscape.

Americano! – a musical production based on the life of a DREAMer – has reached out to the incoming Biden Administration via a letter sent December 2, 2020 to propose a special performance at The White House. It would help celebrate President-Elect Joe Biden’s pending reversal of President Donald Trump’s policies.

The Phoenix Theatre is ready to warm your holiday season. The local theatre company continues its all virtual season with Fire and Light: A Phoenix Holiday, a magical fundraiser, one-night only event Thursday, December 10 at 7 p.m.

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.

Gary Barlow's Night At The Museum will see the award-winning singer songwriter performing both new music, from his new album ‘Music Played By Humans’, and some of his greatest hits accompanied by an orchestra in the splendid setting of London's iconic Natural History Museum.

Philadelphia's Simpatico Theatre is planting seeds for the future and examining questions of how a community can grow with their newly announced 'Season of Seeds.'

Today on Friday, October 16th at 7pm, a special virtual reading of 'One Empire, Under God' - Anthony J. Piccione's new full-length drama exploring religious extremism & right-wing populism - will be broadcast via Zoom to monthly patrons on Patreon, as well as selected invited guests. Immediately after the reading, there will be a talkback - moderated by co-producer Jay Michaels - featuring the playwright, director & cast.

The Phoenix Theatre is bringing theatre into its audiences' homes in its second season. They kick off their all virtual season with an online production of William Shakespeare's history of a stable nation turned into chaos with Henry VI, Part III. Managing Director Michael Hajek directs the live performances that run October 9-11 online via the company's YouTube Channel. Audiences can also connect to it from the company's website at www.thephoenixtheatrepa.com. Audiences can view the show for free. The company is suggesting a $20 per household donation.

Actors' Repertory Theatre of Idaho presents The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter at The Phoenix Theatre.

On October 16th at 7pm, One Empire, Under God - the new full-length play by Anthony J. Piccione - will be presented as a dramatic reading to an intimate audience online via Zoom, in advance of a full production being planned for when theaters reopen. Following the performance, attendees are invited to stay for a talkback - moderated by co-producer Jay Michaels - featuring the playwright, director & cast of the reading.

The Phoenix Theatre is going all out for a virtual second season. The company's new season will take place entirely online and will include a full line-up of bold classic plays, a fun tribute to William Shakespeare, and a holiday concert.

The current UK Government guidelines recommend that as theatres reopen, audience members should not be encouraged to hang around the stage door. In the run-up to lockdown, West End shows like Dear Evan Hansen suspended stage door practices.