Phoenix Theatre

PLAYWRIGHTS' PLATFORM to Take Place at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present Playwrights' Platform, a live anthology of new short plays, on its outdoor Meadow Stage and in the Black Box Theater as part of its Annual Festival.

THE EXONERATED to Open Black Theatre Troupe's New Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026

Black Theatre Troupe will open its 2026-2027 season with The Exonerated, Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen's acclaimed documentary-style drama based on the true stories of six people who were wrongfully convicted.

MURDER FOR TWO to Open Phoenix Theatre Company Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

The two-actor musical whodunit will run at The Phoenix Theatre Company's Hormel Theatre from August 26 through September 20, 2026, directed by Rod Kaats and starring Jackson Evans and Jason M. Hammond.

Photos: Maria Friedman and More in Rehearsals for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Kimberly Akimbo ahead of its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre. Michael Longhurst’s new production of the Tony Award-winning musical will begin previews in August.

Full Cast Set For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026

Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.

NEW HARMONY PROJECT to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season in Indianapolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026

The New Harmony Project will mark its 40th anniversary with a third season of New Plays Indy and an Annual Writers' Residency developing eight new plays with Indianapolis and national theatres.

PHOENIX FESTIVAL to Return to Nyack for Fifth Year
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble will present its fifth annual Phoenix Festival in Nyack, featuring 14 live arts events across the riverfront village's restaurants, parks, and historic estates.

Interview: Department Chair Robert Caisley On the University of Idaho's Distance-Based M.F.A. in Theatre Arts
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026

Playwright and Department Chair Robert Caisley discusses the University of Idaho's distance-based M.F.A. in Theatre Arts, a flexible online program that lets working theatre professionals earn their degree without leaving their careers or communities.

Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast Films Video Screen Content At The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026

The Phoenix Theatre Company shared behind-the-scenes footage of its DEAR EVAN HANSEN cast filming green screen clips for the show's digital set as the production nears the end of its run.

THE TRUTH to Add Extra Performance at Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

An additional matinee has been added for THE TRUTH at the Apollo Theatre, starring Stephen Mangan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Sarah Hadland and Janie Dee, due to popular demand.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Graphic Novel to Be Released by Dark Horse Books
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026

Dark Horse Books announced an 80-page graphic novel adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, based on the production currently running in London and New York City, priced at $19.99.

ROPE DROP: THE UNOFFICIAL DISNEY PARKS COMEDY to Play The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Jordan Li-Smith and Ayesha Patel's comedy show celebrating Disney Parks fandom will run at The Other Palace, featuring a live band and rotating special guests across performances.

VIDEO: LES MISÉRABLES at Phoenix Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

Get a first look at LES MISÉRABLES at The Phoenix Theatre Company, now extended to October 18, 2026 due to exceptional ticket demand. The company reports that tickets are selling faster than for any production in its history, prompting the addition of new performance dates to meet audience interest.

LES MISÉRABLES to Open at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present LES MISÉRABLES, one of the first stagings in the country since the national tour's close, directed by Brendan Stackhouse, former Resident Director of the North American Tour.

Review: LES MISÉRABLES Phoenix Production Soars
by Herbert Paine - Jul 20, 2026

Ethan Rogers and Geoffrey Belliston lead a powerful LES MISÉRABLES at The Phoenix Theatre Company, directed by Brendan Stackhouse. Read our review.

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?