Poway Center for the Performing Arts
“A HILARIOUS IMPROV COMEDY!”
“The Phony Awards,” is the original improvised awards show brought to you by Broadway’s Next Hit Musical! In this unique and interactive performance, master improvisers gather made-up, hit song suggestions from the audience to create an evening filled with music, comedy, and endless laughter.
In this interactive show, audience members provide made-up song titles, which the cast of master improvisers uses to create original songs on the spot. These impromptu performances vie for the coveted “Phony Awards,” with the audience voting for their favorite. The winning song then becomes the foundation for a fully improvised musical, complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and catchy tunes that will have you humming all the way home.
Directed by improv veterans Rob Schiffmann and Deb Rabbai, Broadway’s Next Hit Musical has been hailed as “brilliant” by TheaterWeek and “remarkable” by The New York Post. The New York Times calls it “Hilarious!” and Time Out NY praises it as “At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.”
Join Poway OnStage at 6:30pm in the lobby of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts before the curtain rises for a dazzling Red Carpet Party you won’t want to miss! Come early to mix and mingle in style with:
- Happy Half Hour
- Exciting Opportunity Drawings
- Best Dressed Content – Favorite Broadway Musical Character or Broadway Glam
- Red Carpet Interviews
Put on your most fabulous outfit, strike a pose, and get ready to kick off the night in star-studded fashion!
Event Date
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Saturday May 17th, 2025 - 7:30PM
PLEASE NOTE:
A $9 handling and facilities restoration fee is included in the ticket price.
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