NEWSIES to Sell Papes in London?
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 5, 2015
Harvey Fierstein is on a UK kick these days. According to the Daily Mail, the book writer and actor said that NEWSIES, which is currently touring the United States, will arrive in the West End 'in the next couple of years,' once the right theater is available.
First-Ever Autism-Friendly Performance of ALADDIN Set for This Sunday
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 5, 2015
This Sunday March 8, 1:00pm matinee performance of Disney's Tony Award-winning musical, Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) completes the fourth season of autism-friendly performances presented by TDF's Autism Theatre Initiative (ATI). The other autism-friendly performances of Broadway shows presented this past season have been The Lion King, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and Matilda.
CINDERELLA National Tour to Offer Autism-Friendly Performance in Boston, 10/4
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 3, 2015
Autism Speaks, the world's leading science and advocacy organization, will proudly continue its partnership with Broadway In Boston by co-hosting an autism-friendly performance of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 5:30pm at the Boston Opera House. All elements of the theater experience will be tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families affected by autism, including slight production adjustments, trained support staff to provide assistance, calming areas and a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Original Stars of Disney's ALADDIN Will Remain on Broadway Into 2016
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 25, 2015
Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, is pleased to announce that original stars Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), Tony Award nominee Jonathan Freeman (Jafar), Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Genie) and Courtney Reed (Jasmine) have extended their contracts with the production through February 21, 2016. The four actors have led the 'sublime' (NY1) Aladdin company since its pilot production at Seattle's Fifth Avenue Theatre in the summer of 2011 and garnered critical acclaim when the Broadway production opened on March 20, 2014.
NEWSIES Makes Nashville Debut, 5/26-31
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 17, 2015
Disney Theatrical Productions and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center announce that the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical, NEWSIES, will make its Nashville debut with a limited one-week engagement at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall, May 26-31.
Disney's THE LION KING Returning to Vancouver This Year
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 16, 2015
By popular demand, Disney's THE LION KING will return to Vancouver for the first time since its triumphant premiere engagement in July 2010, where the production played a sold-out run at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This exclusive 4 -week return engagement at Queen Elizabeth Theatre begins Thursday, June 18, 2015 and plays through Sunday, July 12, 2015. Opening night is set for Friday, June 19, 2015 at 7:30pm. Individual tickets for THE LION KING will go on sale to the general public on Monday, February 23 at 10am.
Official Update: Disney Comments on FROZEN's Future Broadway Plans!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 13, 2015
As BroadwayWorld reported last night, Disney's FROZEN is aiming to hit the stage by 2017. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the movie musical's Oscar-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez met with the film's writer and co-director Jennifer Lee, head of Disney Theatricals Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway and West End director Alex Timbers to discuss their options. Lee is writing the book with guidance from the Lopezes, who have also written 'a couple' of new songs for the show.
Disney's THE LION KING Returning to Chicago Later This Year
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 11, 2015
Broadway In Chicago has announced that Disney's THE LION KING will return to Chicago by popular demand. This exclusive seven-week return engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph) begins December 2, 2015 and plays through January 17, 2016.
STAGE TUBE: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE's Guillermo Makes Broadway Debut in ALADDIN!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 5, 2015
Jimmy Kimmel Live's security guard, and Jimmy's sidekick, Guillermo, recently made his Broadway debut in Disney's Aladdin! Tune in to Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight t 11:35pm|10:35pm CT on ABC to see how Guillermo prepared to his role and to see him take the stage. Check out a sneak peek below!
Disney's THE LION KING Begins Memphis Run Tonight
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 5, 2015
The Memphis return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, February 5th at 7:30 PM at the Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through Sunday, March 1st.
Tickets to Disney's THE LION KING at the Academy of Music on Sale Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 5, 2015
Theatrical Productions and Broadway Philadelphia announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Friday, February 6 at 10:00 a.m. Philadelphia's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Academy of Music stage on May 20 for a limited engagement of four weeks through June 14.The press opening night is Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Broadway Philadelphia is presented collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization.
Christopher Ashley Set to Helm Developmental Lab of Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey's FREAKY FRIDAY Musical
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 4, 2015
According to an Equity casting notice, Disney Theatrical Productions will soon hold a developmental lab for a musical version of Freaky Friday. Christopher Ashley will helm the project, which will feature music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (If/Then, Next to Normal) and a book by Bridget Carpenter.
The lab will take place March 31 through April 10, 2015.
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