NEA Approves Phoenix Organizations for CARES Act Funding

The National Endowment for the Arts announced the nonprofit arts organizations recommended for direct funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The NEA funded 855 organizations including four in the city of Phoenix to support staff salaries, fees for artists or contractual personnel, and facilities costs. Nine local arts agencies across […]

‘The Sound of Music’ Returns to The Phoenix Theatre Company to Mark 100th Season

Broadway’s most beloved musical, The Sound of Music, makes its triumphant return to The Phoenix Theatre Company stage with shows from now through Dec. 29. The Sound of Music is the true-life story of Maria, a spirited young woman, who leaves the convent to become governess to the seven von Trapp children. As she explores the challenges of […]

The Acclaimed American Parody ‘Spamilton’ Coming to The Phoenix Theatre Company

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present the Southwest regional premiere of the North American tour of the hit musical comedy Spamilton: An American Parody from June 12 to August 11. Tickets are on sale now. Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of […]

Phoenix Theatre to Change Name for 100th Anniversary

Phoenix Theatre is changing its name to The Phoenix Theatre Company, effective Jan. 21. The Phoenix Theatre Company is a professional live stage company located in the heart of the Central Arts District in downtown Phoenix. “As a producing company, we create everything you see on stage right here on our campus — the set, […]