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FROZEN Soundtrack Refuses to Budge from No. 1 Billboard Spot for 13th Week!
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2014


The chart-topping soundtrack to Disney's FROZEN refuses to budge from its No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the 13 week

Walt Disney Records to Release 'Legacy' Edition of THE LION KING Soundtrack, 6/24
by Tyler Peterson - May 6, 2014


Walt Disney Records' newly created line of collectible CDs, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection, will celebrate the anniversaries of Disney's most cherished and classic properties that have been enchanting audiences for generations. Through 2015, Walt Disney Records will celebrate 12 anniversaries including 'Pinocchio' (75th), 'Fantasia' (75 th), 'Cinderella' (65 th), 'Lady and the Tramp' (60 th), 'Sleeping Beauty' (55 th), 'Mary Poppins' (50 th), 'The Lion King' (20 th) and 'Toy Story' (20 th), among others.

NY Drama Critics' Circle Reveals Critic by Critic Votes
by Robert Diamond - May 6, 2014


The New York Drama Critics' Circle met on May 5, 2014, at the offices of Time Out New York magazine, to determine the winners of its 79th annual awards.

Young Composers Featured in Colony Theatre's GOT MUSICAL Program Today
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2014


A new musical theatre composer -- '21 years old'? No, it's not a typo: in fact there are three of them in the got musical program for May 6 at the Colony Theatre in Burbank, an evening of highlights of this year's season of development at the New Musicals Initiative and the Academy For New Musical Theatre. Actually, they're 21, 22 and 23 years old and they're the winners of the New Voices Project at ANMT, sponsored in part by Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt Disney Records to Release MILLION DOLLAR ARM Soundtrack Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - May 5, 2014


Walt Disney Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack for Disney's 'Million Dollar Arm' digitally on May 13 th and physically on May 19 th. The film will be released in the U.S. on May 16 th, 2014. Featuring music composed and performed by two-time Academy Award-winning composer A. R. Rahman, the soundtrack includes collaborations with Australian hip-hop artist Iggy Azalea, Grammy-nominated rapper Wale and Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall. Described by Variety as a 'jubilant wall-to-wall song score,' Rahman has created a powerful and driving sound that blends classic Indian styles and instruments with rap, rock and electronica delivering a celebratory soundscape to America's favorite sport.

Details Revealed for ABC's THE BACHELORETTE Season Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2014


Andi Dorfman, 27, a beautiful and successful woman, has it all at first glance — her loving family, her great friends, and even her dream job.

Alfred Angelo Expands Presence in Europe
by Jennifer Diamond - May 5, 2014


Alfred Angelo, America's oldest and largest family-owned and operated bridal company, has increased its presence in Europe by opening new offices in France and The Netherlands, and moving its UK location to a larger facility in Harrogate.

BWW Reviews: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Center Stage - What a Hoot!
by Charles Shubow - May 5, 2014


Christopher Durang won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play with this hilarious comedy.

Kristin Chenoweth Returns to Carnegie Hall with THE EVOLUTION OF A SOPRANO Tonight
by BWW Special Coverage - May 3, 2014


Tonight, May 3 at 7:30 p.m., Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress and recording artist Kristin Chenoweth returns to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage with an all-new program entitled The Evolution of a Soprano.

Director Chris DeCarlo and Playwright Lisa Phillips Visca Present World Premiere of TURNING THIRTY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014


Santa Monica Playhouse and director Chris DeCarlo team up once again with Playwright, Lisa Phillips Visca, to present the World Premiere of Turning Thirty -an irresistible comedy about love, family, and a trust fund opening tonight, May 3rd.

Randy Harrison Replaces Preston Sadleir in New Off-Broadway Musical ATOMIC
by Tyler Peterson - May 2, 2014


Producers of the upcoming U.S. premiere of the new musical Atomic announced today that Randy Harrison (Showtime's "Queer as Folk") has joined the cast, replacing Preston Sadleir, who will appear in the upcoming revival of Titanic. The other members of the Atomic cast are David Abeles, Alexis Fishman, Sara Gettelfinger, Jonathan Hammond, Jeremy Kushnier, James David Larson, Euan Morton and Grace Stockdale.

Disney Jr's SOFIA THE FIRST Receives 6 Daytime Emmy Award Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2014


Disney Junior's 'Sofia the First,' the all-time record holder for the top two cable TV telecasts for kids 2-5, received six nominations for the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. The nominations for the hit series, which follows the adventures of Disney's first little girl princess

Paley Center for Media Celebrates the 35th Anniversary of ESPN
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2014


The Paley Center for Media celebrates the 35th Anniversary of ESPN, Executive Chairman George Bodenheimer, and President John Skipper with the Paley Prize for Innovation and Excellence at its Annual New York Spring Benefit Dinner.

VIDEO: Idina Menzel, Julie Andrews Talk Frozen on B'way, SOM, Adele Dazeem & More
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2014


Broadway legends Julie Andrews and Idina Menzel appeared together in the Bravo Clubhouse on last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE. Below, check out clips from the show

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Robin De Jesus and More to Join Lance Horne in LIVE FROM GRAMERCY PARK, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2014


LIVE FROM GRAMERCY PARK at The Players with LANCE HORNE -- the new concert series dedicated to presenting the best music and theater stars along with dynamic rising talent -- will take place on Wednesday, May 14 at 9:00 PM.

Disney's THE LION KING Opens at Princess of Wales Theatre Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2014


The Toronto return of Disney's THE LION KING began performances on Wednesday April 30 and officially opens tonight, Thursday, May 1 at the Princess of Wales Theatre, where it will play a limited seven-week engagement through Sunday June 15. The award-winning musical premiered in Toronto in April 2000 at the Princess of Wales Theatre, where it played 1,560 performances through January 2004 and returned in 2011 for an eight-week sold-out engagement.

Disney's MILLION DOLLAR ARM Honored with Truly Moving Picture Award
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2014


Walt Disney Pictures has done it again. Based on a true story, 'Million Dollar Arm' is the studio's latest inspiring sports drama to win the Truly Moving Picture Award.

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