Michael Barnard News

COME FROM AWAY makes you care with a humility and vigor that feel bracingly out of step with our more cynical age.

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present Come From Away, the Tony Award-winning musical that shares the true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them in the wake of September 11, 2001.

The Phoenix Theatre Company welcomes the holiday season with a revitalized staging of A Christmas Carol, running November 26-December 28, 2025 in the new Dr. Stacie J. & Richard J Stephenson Theatre.

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present Applause! Gala 2025: Grand Opening a night dedicated to honoring the visionaries, humanitarians, and dreamers who have helped shape Arizona's arts landscape.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of FROZEN is a delight for those who know and love the film and are looking to be wowed with song and spectacle.

A new musical set in New Orleans, conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Broadway’s Sonny Paladino, will premiere this summer

The Phoenix Theatre Company has launched 'Be the Match. Ignite the Arts.' a bold initiative powered by a $3 million matching gift from two generous donors. Learn more!

Loseff Productions will present an industry presentation of the multi-award-winning musical romance UNLOCK’D, with book and lyrics by Sam Carner. See who is starring and learn more!

The Phoenix Theatre Company's 106th season delivers a compelling mix of Broadway hits, new works, and beloved classics. The season features the Tony Award-winning Come From Away, the sweeping regional premiere musical The Roads to Loch Lomond, and the enchanting Ever After, a fresh take on the hit film.

The Phoenix Theatre Company will transform into the colorful Jungle of Nool, where Horton the Elephant and his friends leap off the page and into your heart. 'Seussical the Musical,' will be presented live on stage in December.

The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production of CABARET, directed by Michael Barnard ~ outstanding and exemplifying excellence in theatre.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSIC explodes with energy. Great production running through April 28th.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's 105th season will offer a mix of musicals, dramas, and world premieres. See the full lineup!

The Phoenix Theatre Company will showcase the musical genius and pioneering spirit of Carole King with the production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.' T

Take a journey with Actors Theatre of Indiana on Route 66 - a high-octane musical filled with music and fun! Get your kicks with this coast-to-coast hit.

Quixote Productions will present a 29-hour double reading in New York City for two of Arizona’s most ambitious original musicals. 

The Phoenix Theatre Company's Festival of New American Theatre returns, showcasing diverse works from promising playwrights and composers. The festival includes readings, workshops, and special presentations, offering a platform for new voices to be heard and celebrated.

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!