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The Phoenix Theatre Company is offering a sharp-witted musical revue, Forbidden Broadway, running from April 23 through June 22, 2025, in the Judith Hardes Theatre.
Directed by and starring William Selby, this cheeky, high-octane satire skewers beloved musical theatre tropes and iconic shows with equal parts reverence and irreverence, Phoenix Theatre representatives tell the Digital Free Press.
“Forbidden Broadway’ is a great escape from anything that may be troubling you. You’ll find those worries will wash away in tears of laughter,” Mr. Selby said. “Gerard Alessandrini‘s Tony winning lyrics, the highly amusing costumes and the never ending fun will make you feel as if you’ve seen countless Broadway shows, only through our merry, mischievous lens!”
A favorite among theatre aficionados, Forbidden Broadway features biting parodies of Broadway’s biggest hits—from the dramatic belts of Les Misérables to the spellbinding spectacle of Wicked. Nothing is sacred, and that’s what makes it so fun.
The cast features the powerhouse comedic talents of Lucas Coatney-Murietta (May 27 through closing), Breona Conrad, Rachel Policar, William Selby, and Seth Tucker (April 23–May 25), delivering rapid-fire impressions and powerhouse vocals that leave audiences howling.
The swing/understudy cast includes Katie Frederick, Ben Massouras, and Teddy Ladley.
This vaudeville-style romp isn’t just a roast—it’s a love letter, filled with affection for the theatre’s grandeur, quirks, and timeless appeal.
