Casey Likes Returns to Arizona with concert performance on December 9 at the Phoenix Theatre Company

 

Casey Likes Presents: Back to the Past

Where: Hormel Theatre

When: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Time: 7:30pm

From Arizona stages to Broadway stardom, Casey Likes is coming home for one unforgettable night of music, memories, and a little time travel.

Fresh off the announcement that he’ll star as Luther in Warriors, the highly anticipated new Broadway musical from Hamilton and In the Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, Arizona native Casey Likes returns home with Back to the Past. Before traveling through time as Marty McFly in Broadway’s Back to the Future: The Musical, captivating audiences in Almost Famous, or bringing the iconic J.D. to life in Heathers Off-Broadway, Casey was a kid growing up in Chandler, Arizona, with big dreams and an even bigger love of music. Now, he takes audiences on a one-of-a-kind musical journey through the songs, stories, and influences that shaped him into the Broadway star he is today.

Blending powerhouse vocals, personal stories, humor, and a few surprises, Casey takes audiences on a time-traveling adventure through his life, from the music of his childhood to the experiences that brought him to Broadway. Featuring everything from early 2000s pop and rock ‘n’ roll to R&B and musical theatre favorites, this intimate cabaret celebrates the artists, family, friends, and unforgettable moments that made him who he is.

And because no trip through time is complete without a few unexpected twists, audiences can look forward to special guests and surprises along the way.

Orchestrations by Ted Arthur

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Review Highlights: SUFFS - The Phoenix Theatre Company

Cassie Chilton and the Cast
Photo by Bailey Crawford

 

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

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"The Tony Award-winning Suffs brings the long struggle for women's suffrage in America to the stage, beautifully combining stirring music, political conflict, and compelling personal stories to shed light on a pivotal chapter in history. With a strong cast and crisp direction, The Phoenix Theatre Company delivers a moving regional theatre premiere production that celebrates the determination of the women who fought for the right to vote while acknowledging the divisions and sacrifices that shaped their movement. The drive for equality is a subject that remains relevant today, and the show's combination of humor, passion, and hard-won progress makes for an engaging and thought-provoking experience."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

"Getting women the vote in this country wasn’t easy and in the early 20th century the right became a major issue until it finally came. This long-fought battle is brilliantly outlined and thoroughly explained in “Suffs,” by Shaina Taub who wrote the entire musical including a pleasing score and insightful historical details.  The show is brought to sparkling life in The Phoenix Theatre Company (TPTC) sharply energetic Chelsea Anderson staging.  The production is enhanced by a superlative cast who bring each woman who played a role in the fight to throbbing life."    -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)

Cast announced for SUFFS at The Phoenix Theatre Company

 

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Cast announced for MURDER FOR TWO at The Phoenix Theatre Company

 CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs August 26-September 20

Review Highlights: LES MISÉRABLES - The Phoenix Theatre Company

Ethan Rogers and Geoffrey F. Belliston
Photo by Brennen Russell

 

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

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"With rich, identifiable characters, a soaring score, and an epic tale of redemption that hits all of the emotions, it's easy to see why Les Misérables is one of the most successful stage musicals that continues to draw audiences into its story of forgiveness and hope. The Phoenix Theatre Company's production features a fantastic cast who infuse their roles and songs with emotion and energy, including a searing portrayal of Jean Valjean by Ethan Rogers and creative elements that are sublime. The end result is an incredibly solid production of this beloved musical."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

"a brilliant cast, gifted staging, and an impressive physical production that brings the now classic musical to an amazingly inspiring and truly magnificent staging…. This staging’s stunning achievement is a perfect cast of singing performers who bring the multiple characters to winning life.  The perfect cast begins with Ethan Rogers’ Valjean with his beautiful voice that brings such songs as “Bring Him Home” and “Who Am I?” to glowing musical perfection.  His acting allows audiences to understand his striving for equality. Geoffrey F. Belliston’s evil and sinister Javert is perfect."

   -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)

"Rather than allowing the spectacle of revolution to overwhelm the story's emotional center, (director Brendan Stackhouse) continually returns us to the intimate moments where conscience quietly shapes destiny, giving his staging remarkable narrative clarity throughout. That clarity extends to Stackhouse's choreography. The ensemble becomes far more than a collection of citizens populating nineteenth-century Paris. It is the city's living heartbeat, constantly moving around characters whose private decisions ultimately carry greater weight than the political upheaval surrounding them. Whether in the bustling streets of the city or at the barricades, the ensemble reminds us that history unfolds in public squares and private souls."   - Herbert Paine, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)

Your first look at LES MISÉRABLES at The Phoenix Theatre Company

 

photos by Brennen Russell / Bailey Crawford

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MURDER FOR TWO - The Phoenix Theatre Company - August 26, 2026–September 20, 2026

   

Joe Kinosian (Book and Music)

Kellen Blair (Book and Lyrics) 

 | Hormel Theatre

When a famous novelist is murdered at his own birthday party, an eager police officer must interrogate all thirteen suspects, played by just one other actor. This wildly funny musical comedy is a non-stop sprint through suspects, accents, and a live piano score.  

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

SUFFS - The Phoenix Theatre Company - October 14, 2026–November 29, 2026

Shaina Taub (Book, Music and Lyrics) 

 | Hormel Theatre

 

This Tony Award-winning musical tells the electrifying true story of the women who fought for their right to vote. From suffragist icons like Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth to the young activists who carried the movement forward, Suffs brings one of history's most important battles to life through a bold, contemporary score. 

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

MARY POPPINS - The Phoenix Theatre Company - November 18, 2026–December 31, 2026

Original  music and lyrics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman

Julian Fellows (Book)

New Music and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles

Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

 | The Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre 

When the Banks family is in need of a miracle, a practically perfect nanny arrives with a magic carpet bag and an extraordinary gift for turning the ordinary into the unforgettable. This beloved stage musical brings the iconic story to life with spectacular songs, dazzling stagecraft, and a little bit of supercalifragilistic magic. 

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre - The Phoenix Theatre Company - December 4, 2026–December 20, 2026

Hormel Theatre

Hosted annually by The Phoenix Theatre Company, the Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre amplifies new voices and expands the canon of American theatre. The 29th annual festival will continue honoring our longstanding commitment to the development of new works, playwrights, and performers, and include a variety of events that allow artists of all kinds to see their work come alive onstage.   

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

CHURCHILL & ROOSEVELT: THE CHRISTMAS THAT SAVED THE WORLD - The Phoenix Theatre Company - January 9, 2027–March 28, 2027

David Payne (Playwright)

 | Hardes Theatre

 

In the days following Pearl Harbor, Winston Churchill traveled secretly to the White House for a Christmas that would shape the course of World War II. After captivating audiences with Churchill in our 2024/2025 Season, David Payne returns in this compelling new play exploring the unlikely friendship between Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt and the conversations that helped shape the Allied alliance.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

UNLOCK'D - The Phoenix Theatre Company - January 28, 2027–February 21, 2027

Sam Carner (Book and Lyrics)

Derek Gregor (Music)

 | The Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre 

This pre-Broadway production is a witty new musical in which rival fairies and gnomes meddle in the love lives of four young royals at Hampton Court, setting off a whirlwind of romance, rivalry, and magical mischief. Described as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream meets Mean Girls,” this whimsical pop musical is a fresh and funny story about love, identity, and discovering who you truly are.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET - The Phoenix Theatre Company - March 17, 2027–April 18, 2027

     

Stephen Sondheim (Music and Lyrics)

High Wheeler (Book)

 | The Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre

When a barber is wrongly exiled from London, he returns years later with revenge on his mind and a razor in his hand. With the help of the resourceful Mrs. Lovett and her struggling pie shop, he sets a plan in motion that the city will never forget. Stephen Sondheim's darkly brilliant Tony Award-winning musical is a masterpiece of wit, menace, and unforgettable music. 

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT - The Phoenix Theatre Company - February 17, 2027–May 16, 2027

 

Eric Idle (Book and Lyrics)

John DuPrez and Eric Idle (Music)

 | Hormel Theatre 

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table set off on a wildly absurd quest to find the Holy Grail, encountering showgirls, killer rabbits, and a great deal of interference from the French along the way. Lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this Tony Award-winning musical comedy is one of the funniest nights you'll ever spend in a theatre. 

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

IN THE HEIGHTS - The Phoenix Theatre Company - May 19, 2027–June 20, 2027

 The Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre 

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights, a joyful celebration of roots, dreams, and paciencia y fe.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical asks the question: What do you do when your dreams come true?  Set in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, In the Heights follows the stories of Usnavi, a bodega owner who cares for his abuela, Claudia, with aspirations of the American dream; Nina, a first-generation college student terrified of letting her community down; and Vanessa, a creative esthetician wanting more for her life than the local salon. Bursting with exhilarating music, heartfelt storytelling and irresistible energy, In the Heights is a joyful celebration of love, community, roots and the paciencia y fe that carry us forward.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

LEGALLY BLONDE - The Phoenix Theatre Company - July 14, 2027–August 22, 2027

Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin (Music and Lyrics)

Heather Hach (Book)

 | The Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre 

When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle Woods does what any determined woman would do, she gets into Harvard Law School to win him back. But once she arrives, she discovers she's far more capable than anyone gave her credit for. This high-energy, Tony Award-nominated musical is a joyful celebration of confidence, wit, and bending the rules. 

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO - The Phoenix Theatre Company - June 16, 2027–July 18, 2027

David Lindsay-Abaire (Book and Lyrics)

Jeanine Tesori (Music)

 | Hormel Theatre 

Kimberly is a wonderfully optimistic teenager navigating high school, a dysfunctional family, and a rare condition that causes her body to age four times faster than normal. This Tony Award-winning musical is a funny, deeply moving celebration of resilience, connection, and making the most of the time we have. 

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

THE FANTASTICKS - The Phoenix Theatre Company - August 11, 2027 – August 29, 2027

Tom Jones (Book and Lyrics)

Harvey Schmidt (Music)

 Hormel Theatre 

One of theatre’s most beloved musicals, this is a classic boy meets girl story with a twist. Two parents hatch a scheme to push their kids into falling in love by staging a fake feud, and it works… until it really doesn’t. Set to a memorable score featuring the iconic song “Try to Remember.”

As Arizona’s largest regional theatre, The Phoenix Theatre Company produces each show in-house, with a dedicated team of artisans and experts shaping every aspect of the production. From set construction to costume design, this hands-on approach allows for bold creative interpretation and immersive storytelling.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

Cast announced for LES MISÉRABLES at The Phoenix Theatre Company

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Review Highlights: DEAR EVAN HANSEN - The Phoenix Theatre Company

Mason Ballard
Photo by Brennen Russell

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

Click here for more information on this production that runs through August 2

"After so many seasons of jukebox musicals and stage adaptations of films, it's refreshing when a new original musical comes along, especially one like Dear Evan Hansen which has a powerful score and a story filled with passion and emotion. Focusing on themes of loneliness and the desire for connection, and centering on mental health struggles, Dear Evan Hansen is a show infused with raw emotional depth. The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of this Tony-winning Best Musical features a fantastic cast, featuring Mason Ballard and Elyse Wolf providing phenomenal performances as Evan and his mother, and succinct direction that combine to create an emotionally resonating production."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

"Michelle Chin’s stellar staging is presented in the much smaller Hormel Theatre where you feel part of the show and gain its insightful impact.  The small musical – it only has eight characters – is perfectly suited to the theater’s intimate confines.  And the impeccable cast further brings the enlightening show to moving life.  At TPTC, local audiences can finally see why this musical is so trend-setting.    -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)

"The great ache at the center of DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the simple, shattering idea that no one really knows what their children are going through. The musical says it out loud, over and over. It’s a world where one teen after another insists that their parents have no idea who they are. And yet the adults who are busy, flawed, but trying, keep believing that they do. It’s this gap between the ages, the space between the public face and the inner monologue, that gives the show its tremble. This production presented by The Phoenix Theatre Company and directed and choreographed with sensitivity by Michelle Chin gently underlines that tremor."   - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)