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Photo Coverage: The New York Pops Holds its 35th Birthday Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 1, 2018


The New York Pops' 35th Birthday Gala, Part of His World: The Songs of Alan Menken was held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presented by The New York Pops.

Corey Cott Completes Cast for NY Pops 35th Birthday Gala
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2018


The New York Pops announces the complete cast for its 35th Birthday Gala, Part of His World: The Songs of Alan Menkenon Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presented by The New York Pops. 

VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Preps for An Alan Menken Tribute with a Disney Villain Classic!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2018


This month, Carnegie Hall and the New York POPS will salute composing legend, Alan Menken. Check out video from Harvey Fierstein's rehearsal for the event as he takes on a Disney villain classic! See video below!

Original HERCULES Muses, Kerry Butler & More Will Tribute Alan Menken at NY Pops Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2018


Kerry Butler (Audrey in the Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors), and Cheryl Freeman, Roz Ryan, Vaneese Thomas, and Lillias White (voices of the Muses in Disney's animated classic Hercules) will join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for its 35th Birthday Gala, Part of His World: The Songs of Alan Menken on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presented by The New York Pops.

The New York Pops Announces Additional Honorees at 35th Birthday Gala
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2018


The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, is pleased to announce that in addition to its Music Honoree Alan Menken, it will pay tribute to Corporate Honoree American Airlines, and Foundation Honoree Hillary and Bill Weldon of the Gracie and Hope Foundation, at its 35th Birthday Gala, Part of His World: The Songs of Alan Menken, on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presented by The New York Pops.

Wilson Directs LITTLE WOMEN �" THE BROADWAY MUSICAL for Hendersonville's Actors Point Theatre Company
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 26, 2018


Greg Wilson, artistic director of Actors Point Theatre Company, will direct Little Women - The Broadway Musical, which is based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, running March 8-17.

Susan Egan, Harvey Fierstein, Judy Kuhn, and More to Perform at New York Pops 35th Birthday Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2018


The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, today announces an initial line-up of guest artists and its honorary co-chairs for its 35th Birthday Gala, Part of His World: The Songs of Alan Menken on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presented by The New York Pops.

BWW Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID Makes a Splash at Fox Cities P.A.C.
by Meredith Kreisa - Nov 1, 2017


THE LITTLE MERMAID opened swimmingly at Appleton's Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. With plenty of laughs, entertaining musical numbers and innovative staging, THE LITTLE MERMAID is a shore bet.

GTA Breaks Out The Dancing Shoes In Classic Gershwin Musical CRAZY FOR YOU
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2017


GTA Breaks Out The Dancing Shoes In Classic Gershwin Musical CRAZY FOR YOU

Cast Announced for 20th 'EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY' at Rockwell
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2017


The 20th performance of An Evening of Classic Broadway will take place on Monday, July 31st at 8PM (doors open at 6:30) at LA's live music venue Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Feliz.

Voices Behind Disney Princesses Unite to Tease RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK IT RALPH 2
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2017


Disney recently announced at the D23 Expo that the sequel to WRECK IT RALPH, RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, will include cameos from nearly every Disney princess, news that almost did indeed break the internet. The panel then decided to test the mettle of audience members by bringing out the voices of enough Disney princesses to flood the stage with starlight.

Walt Disney and Pixar Preview Upcoming Projects at D23 Expo 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 15, 2017


Filmmakers from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios convened at D23 Expo 2017 today, revealing new details about their upcoming movie slates and introducing key voice talent

Walt Disney Studios to Present Upcoming Film Slate from Disney, Pixar, Marvel & Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2017


The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, taking place July 14–16.

Walt Disney & Pixar Animation Studios Announce D23 Expo Programming Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 6, 2017


Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios are once again teaming up to bring a jam-packed weekend of announcements, presentations, displays, and giveaways to this year's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.

Video Recap! Jodi Benson, Kenny Leon, and More Walk the Shuler Hensley Awards Red Carpet, Plus Performance Clips
by Sally Henry - Apr 21, 2017


BroadwayWorld was on the scene at the Cobb Energy Center bringing you up-to-the-minute updates on Georgia's 9th annual high school musical theatre awards, The Shuler Hensleys.

BWW Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID is Silly, Inconsequential Fun at the Dr. Phillips Center
by Matt Tamanini - Mar 8, 2017


Last night, Ariel and her underwater friends swam into the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a weeklong stay, appropriately at the Walt Disney Theatre. The limited engagement, which originated at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in November 2016, is a silly dose of fun and nostalgia for theatregoers of all ages. Though there are performances and elements that seem less than fitting for the grand Dr. Phillips stage, the show as a whole ends up being more than the sum of its parts.

Rockwell Presents AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY this August
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 25, 2016


ROCKWELL TABLE AND STAGE PRESENTS MORE CLASSIC BROADWAY ON AUGUST 22ND

BWW Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID Ebbs and Swells at the Rose Theater
by Christine Swerczek - Jun 6, 2016


Directed by Matthew Gutshick, this cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID turns the old world ambience of the Rose Theater into a watery world of imagination.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 6/4-6/5/2016
by - Jun 5, 2016


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, June 5, 2016 - Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Broadway AM Report, 6/6/2016 - KING AND I Closing, The Public Theater and More!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 6, 2016


TODAY'S BIG NEWS: AN ACT OF GOD and HIMSELF AND NORA will both celebrate opening night tonight!  Plus The Public Theater will hold their Annual Gala...

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