About Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack

In 2022, Nyack joined the roster of world-class arts events with  Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack, an annual celebration of classical theater, music, local culture, and the creative spirit of community.  Over its five inaugural weekends in September and October 2022, the Festival presented both live and outdoor performances against  the majestic vistas of the Hudson River and the lively, jazzy riverside village of Nyack.  In 2023, the critically-acclaimed Festival will expand its programming to include four indoor and outdoor productions, partnerships with Children’s Shakespeare Company and Emotions Physical Theatre, and special events all over downtown Nyack. The 2023 Festival will offer joy to audiences of all ages, and bring new visitors and revenue to Rockland and its local businesses and workers. The Festival also offers a spotlight for local Nyack nonprofits, along with opportunities for students and volunteers to get up-close and hands-on with live performance.

The Festival is hosted and produced by the Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, an internationally recognized leader in creative contemporary theater and winner of multiple prestigious awards for excellence in theater arts. Founded in New York City in 2004, the Ensemble is proud to make Rockland County its second artistic home.  PTE Artistic Director Elise Stone and and PTE Executive Director Craig Smith serve as the Festival’s leadership, engaging local, county and New York State institutions, educational organizations, businesses and non-profits in support of the Festival.