Thursday, February 16, 2017

Phoenix Theatre's 2017 / 2018 Season!


MAMMA MIA! september 6 - october 15
A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia follows Sophie and her journey to nd the identity of her father, while her mother, Donna, comes face to face with three men from her romantic past. Loaded with non-stop laughs and familiar melodies, this international sensation is the ultimate feel-good tale of love and friendship!

TO BE ANNOUNCED september 20 - october 8
We can’t reveal the title of our second show just yet. Check back soon for more details!

NEWSIES november 15 - december 31
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Disney Theatrical’s beloved musical, Newsies, is a terri c show for the whole family! Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 and based on the 1992 lm, Newsies follows Jack Kelly and a rag-tag group of newsies as they take on the biggest names in publishing in a remarkable ght for justice and fair pay. Packed with show-stopping choreography and a Tony® Award winning score by Alan Menken, Newsies is an extravagant, high-energy celebration of song and dance!

IT’S ONLY A PLAY january 24 - february 11
Written by Tony® Award winner Terrence McNally, It’s Only a Play is a celebration of theatre at its best and theatre people at their not-so- best. The show takes place on opening night of Peter Austin’s new play. At the home of his wealthy producer, Peter is joined by his best friend, the show’s aging starlet, the director, and a drama critic, as the unlikely group anxiously awaits the late-night newspaper reviews. It’s Only a Play promises kooky characters and big laughs in a rare comedy that’s as smart as it is funny!

THE BOOB SHOW february 14 - march 4
A huge hit during our Festival of New Plays and Musicals, Artistic Director Michael Barnard is thrilled to introduce the World Premiere of The Boob Show in our 17/18 season! Written by local artists Sally Jo Bannow and Craig Bohmler, the upli ing, comedic musical celebrates women—and their breasts—through song. Balancing levity with tough truths and heart with humor, The Boob Show commands in an engaging pre-O Broadway experience guaranteed to delight!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET march 7 - april 8
Four rock n’ roll icons. An impromptu jam session. One unforgettable night! Million Dollar Quartet imagines the now-legendary 1956 recording session of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. Featuring a score of your favorite rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” and “Hound Dog,” played by the actors onstage, Million Dollar Quartet is a scorching show packed with red-hot talent. Don’t miss your chance to be a y on the wall of fame!

GODSPELL april 18 - may 13
Godspell, the rst major musical by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, has entertained audiences around the world! At the command of John the Baptist, a small group of ordinary people help Jesus Christ tell his life’s story. Set in modern-day New York City, these disciples spread messages of love and tolerance through a series of musical parables. Throughout the years, Godspell has become one of the most well-known and beloved musicals of all time!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS may 16 - june 10
Seymour, a nerdy oral clerk, discovers a new peculiar plant he names “Audrey II” a er his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R+B-singing plant might just be Seymour’s ticket to fame, fortune and the girl of his dreams! Soon, however, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s intent towards global domination. Can Seymour save the world and get the girl? Find out in the delightfully devious, cult classic, sci- musical smash Little Shop of Horrors

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