Celebrating 40 Years of Plays with Fire

For four remarkable decades, the Phoenix Theatre—now the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre—has been at the forefront of contemporary theatre, breaking boundaries and thrilling audiences. From donors to board members, from patrons to friends, YOU have been the heart of our journey since 1983.

Join us for a series of commemorative events in early November as we pay tribute to our proud legacy.

Back to 1983

Revisit the magic of our inaugural year with special pricing on opening night of The Body!

● Date: Friday, November 3

● Time: 8:00pm

● Price: Just $8 - a nostalgic nod to our birth year!

BUY TICKETS

Catering provided by

Forty & Fabulous - 40th Anniversary Grand Event

-SOLD OUT

Join us for a night of elegance, nostalgia, and theatrical splendor. Enjoy a cocktail reception with  appetizers, drinks, and the chance to reconnect with old acquaintances and forge new friendships, followed by our performance of The Body, a world premiere one-act thriller by Steve Moulds. Let's celebrate the milestones we've reached, the connections we've forged, and the excitement of what's yet to come. 

● Date: Saturday, November 4

● Time: Cocktail reception begins at 6:00 pm; Main show at 8:00 pm

● Price: $40 
Every dollar resonates with significance – symbolizing each year we've dedicated to delivering thought-provoking performances that have redefined Indianapolis' theatre landscape.

● Dress Code: Cocktail attire

If you're planning to attend the party on Saturday, here are some key details:

  • Doors open at 6 pm, and we'll have complimentary wine, beer, and delicious appetizers from Flatiron @ The Point on Penn.

  • The world premiere of "The Body" by Indiana playwright Steve Moulds, starring Bill Simmons and Paige Neely, starts at 8 pm.

  • We'll be moving into the theater around 7:30 pm, a bit earlier than usual, as we have some special speakers sharing our history and vision for the future.

  • Before the program begins, enjoy the food and drinks, mingle with old and new friends, and explore our collection of costumes, Playbills, and reviews. Tom Ristine will provide background music for the perfect ambiance.

  • While there's no strict dress code, many of us are dressing up a bit because it's Saturday night and our birthday celebration! Feel free to leave the black tie at home.

  • And here’s a link to a giving site in case you want to give us something special (we missed the cutoff for gift registries). We’ll go over this again before the show. https://bit.ly/3SndqI4 or you can text phoenixtheatre40 to the number 243725 to donate.

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Trail Talk

Phoenix Theatre Nostalgia - Celebrating 40 years of Phoenix Theatre history, filled with captivating stories and cherished memories.

● Date: Sunday, November 5

● Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm

● Price: Complimentary

● Hosted at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

● Moderated by Constance Macy. Special Guests: James Benn, Jack Randall Earles, Sandra Gay, and Bill Myers, Tom Robertson, and more to be announced.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

The Beginning…

Whether you've been with us from the start or joined our theatre family recently, your contribution to the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre is immeasurable. We are excited to celebrate this significant milestone with you. Join us, and let's create memories that'll last another 40 years!