Stratford Phoenix

01/13/2021

Two years ago today, an artistic legacy was both destroyed and created. On one hand, the American Shakespeare Theatre was lit ablaze, but in the heat of that flame was reborn the Phoenix that is the American Globe Center. When the original London Globe burned down in 1613, the King's Men, Shakespeare's company, built back better with the 1614 Globe. We will do the same.

12/16/2020

Exciting things are afoot this winter on the Shakespeare Property!

The Shakespeare Market - an open air winter festival - is planned to kickoff January 17th and run every other Sunday through April!

Don't let this be the winter of your discontent! - Make glorious Sun-Days in Stratford this winter starting Jan 17! 10AM to 1PM.

09/09/2020

Series of Zoom informational meetings about the new possible project at the Shakespeare Grounds! Sign up for a session!

Please join our group for a casual informational meeting about a possible building proposal for the site of the former American Shakespeare Theatre. We want your feedback and involvement as we plan this resident-driven initiative.

09/07/2020

Can't believe a year's gone by so fast, but it's our one year anniversary of the Phoenix Festival! While the Stratford Arts & Culture Festival was unfortunately canceled this year, we do have exciting news!
The team behind the Phoenix Festival has been working behind the scenes to propose a plan for the Shakespeare Grounds - you can get more information at The American Globe Center and Stratford Playhouse. Please check it out!

07/07/2020

The Phoenix Festival is dedicated to enriching Stratford's culture, tourism, education, and arts heritage by revitalizing the Shakespeare Grounds. We believe that the Center School development should also support these same ideals. If you want to make sure that the Center School site is a thoughtful, mixed-use development that includes retail, open space, and opportunities for our community to thrive, please sign this petition.

11 signatures are still needed! Save Historic Stratford!

04/11/2020

Hello all - hope everyone is well and safe. During this crazy time, NBC is re-airing last year's live broadcast of Jesus Christ Superstar on Easter Sunday, starring John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and toast of Broadway (and the Phoenix Festival) Syndee Winters!

Syndee and her castmates will be holding a Facebook Live talk back after the show - a chance to ask questions and discuss the performance with the cast!

Performance is aired Easter Sunday from 7-9:30 EST with talk back to follow on Facebook Live

01/22/2020

What a great article on the continued growth of Stratford, discussing our diversity, value, great schools, economic development, AND the Phoenix Festival, celebrating our deep connection to Shakespeare and the arts! Congrats to our town leadership!

Considered by some ‘the most affordable town in Fairfield County’ — and one of the most diverse — Stratford also offers nearly 18 miles of coastline.

01/11/2020

This Sunday night into early Monday morning commerorates the one year anniversary of the arson that stole our landmark theater away from our community. If you have a chance to stop by the grounds Sunday night or Monday and have a quiet moment of reflection, you may find some members of the Festival team paying their respects.

This Thursday, at 6PM the town will be holding a public meeting at Town Hall to kick off the rebuilding efforts. Please come and make sure your voice is part of the rising of the Phoenix. ❤️ to all, good memories and hope for the future.

http://www.townofstratford.com/qcontent/NewsFeed.aspx?FeedID=2588

12/04/2019

Love being a part of this community. Our tree lighting is such a special event. Come on down if you're not already here!

11/21/2019

It's official - the Phoenix will fly again! October 2-3, 2020! New acts and old friends! Stay tuned!