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Disney Reveals Poster for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; New Preview Coming Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2017


Today Disney revealed the new poster for the highly anticipated live-action remake of Beauty and The Beast. Also teased was a new preview to be shown tonight during the broadcast of the Golden Globe Awards.

GUYS AND DOLLS, THE ODD COUPLE, and More Head Up Rivertown Theaters 2017-2018 Season
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2017


Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts announced a diverse lineup of productions for the 2017-2018 season tonight at their annual party and fundraiser showcasing musical performances from next season's shows.

Spread the Love! SISTER ACT Plays Final Shows This Weekend at White Plains Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2017


Spread the love around! Audiences and Critics alike agree that the White Plains Performing Arts Center's production of Sister Act is a hit! Now playing until January 8, the show is a must-see.

Carmen Cusack to Star in One-Woman World Premiere DO THIS at Gulfshore Playhouse; Sheryl Kaller to Direct!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2017


Gulfshore Playhouse, Southwest Florida's Premiere Professional theatre, is very excited to announce that 2016 Tony Award-nominee Carmen Cusack will star in the one-woman, world premiere of Do This by Karen Siff Exkorn, which will run from January 7th through the 28th.

DVR Alert - Cast of Broadway's A BRONX TALE to Perform on NBC's 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2017


Robert DeNiro, Tommy Mottola, Chazz Palminteri and Jerry Zaks will stop by NBC's TODAY to discuss the new Broadway musical A BRONX TALE, followed by a performance from the cast.

VIDEO: Disney Releases New 'Charm Her' BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TV Spot & More
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2017


Disney has released an all-new BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TV spot entitled 'Charm Her', along with a trailer featuring Emma Watson singing 'Something There.'

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2017


The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park heats up winter with a hothouse production of the beloved, campy classic Little Shop of Horrors, running in the Robert S. Marx Theatre Jan. 21 through Feb. 19.

Entertain and Dine: A BRONX TALE and Chazz Palminteri Ristorante Italiano
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 4, 2017


We pair 'A Bronx Tale' at the Longacre Theatre with the prix fixe special at the Chazz Palminteri Ristorante Italiano.

Broadway in Atlanta Offers Discounted College Student Rush Tickets for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2017


Dive under the sea with Broadway in Atlanta as it presents the limited, five performance engagement of Disney's The Little Mermaid, a special addition to the 2016/2017 season. For any local college students looking to relive the classic Disney tale, Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta offers a special $25 Student Rush Ticket price for the Atlanta engagement, playing at the Fox Theatre January 12 - 15.

Disney Reveals Official Clip of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Emma Watson Singing 'Something There'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2017


Last week, fans of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST were able to hear a grainy version of star Emma Watson singing 'Something There' from the highly anticicpated live-action remake, hitting theaters on March 17th. Today, The Hollywood Reporter shared Disney's official clip from the film

VIDEO: First Look - New TV Spot for Disney's Live Action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 2, 2017


Kick off the new year with an all-new TV spot for Walt Disney Studios' live action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, hitting theaters on March 17th!  

UPDATE: Expanded Leaked Version of Emma Watson Singing 'Something There' from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2016


Emma Watson's highly anticipated interpretation of Belle in Disney's new live-action Beauty and the Beast has had fans all over the world brimming with intrigue. Thanks to an Instagram user, a short clip of the actress singing the iconic song, 'Something There' has made its way to the Internet.

TV Exclusive: What Are Your Hopes and Dreams for 2017? Broadway Stars Share Their Resolutions!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 1, 2017


2016 has made its exit, we've got our eyes on the year ahead- a year of hope, promise, possibilities, and hopefully, a lot more Broadway.

Deluxe Edition BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Soundtrack & Lithograph Available for Pre-Order Now
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 27, 2016


Disney will release a deluxe edition soundtrack for its live-action remake of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The highly-anticipated film arrives in theaters. The soundtrack is now available for pre-order on Disney Music Emporium

NEWSIES, MAMMA MIA! and SHREK to Grace the Tuacahn Stage in 2017
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2016


Utah's Tuacahn Amphitheatre - known for regional debuts of Broadway musicals such as Tarzan and The Little Mermaid - has just announced the lineup for its 2017 outdoor summer season.

VIDEO: New Extended TV Spot for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 25, 2016


A new extended TV spot trailer for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST was unveiled today as a Christmas gift for fans - check it out below!

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Succeeds in Finding The Heart of The Show
by Jude Buot - Dec 22, 2016


Almost everyone loves Christmas. Almost, since there is The Grinch and an old fellow named Ebenezer Scrooge. The latter is the main character in Charles Dickens' novel titled 'A Christmas Carol.' His story is quite popular, not just among literature fans, because it served as inspiration to some TV shows, movies, and, of course, musicals. Scrooge is the grumpy, greedy old man who had a change of heart during Christmas day, after being visited by three Ghosts of Christmas.

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Lyceum Theatre
by Andrew Tomlins - Dec 22, 2016


Despite being a decade-long tradition in New York, Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens' musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol had never previously been staged in London. Based on Charles Dickens' classic novella, the story we all know and love is brought to life with a thrilling score. This week LMTO brought the musical to the Lyceum Theatre (home of the West End production of The Lion King) for a one-night-only concert staging.

VIDEO: A BRONX TALE's Nick Cordero Performs Moving, Original Song on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2016


On this morning's edition of 'Everyone Has a Story' on TODAY, Tony-nominated Broadway performer Nick Cordero sang 'A Home of Their Own,' an original song composed by Kathie Lee Gifford and David Friedman

DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS Royal Albert Hall Concert Now Streaming for Free
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2016


Disney's Broadway Hits, a concert celebrating two decades of Disney Theatrical's stage musicals performed last October at London's Royal Albert Hall and broadcast last week on BBC Radio 2's 'Friday Night is Music Night,' can now be heard for free in its entirety here.

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