The Jungle Book on Video - 1994

Students will shine on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center during the Disney Musicals in Schools this summer. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Composer Richard M. Sherman passed away at 95 due to age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, on Saturday, May 25th.

After worldwide success as a bestselling book and cult movie, Coraline – A Musical will premiere at Leeds Playhouse in spring 2025 ahead of a national tour. 

Being a twin is such a blessing, but it does come with the potential for comparison.  I would say, though, our experience in all of these areas has been perfectly complimentary which allowed each of us to find our own niche.

Broadway World went on a hunt for the bare necessities when we traveled to Sheridan to see The Grant County Theater’s presentation of THE JUNGLE BOOK Friday, May 10, but instead found all sorts of wild thespians taking the stage. Written by Joseph Robinette and based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, this play was not exactly like the Disney version, but it still had a lot of the familiar characters.  It was a packed house, and rightfully so. This theater grabs you when you walk into the door.  

Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced that on May 21, 2024 at 5 p.m., approximately 300 elementary students from the Twin Cities as part of Disney Musicals in Schools will have the opportunity to sing and dance on the historic Pantages Theatre stage as the result of a grant awarded to the Trust by Disney.

Experience Rudyard Kipling's classic narrative, THE JUNGLE BOOK, as it comes alive on stage at Kelsey Theatre.

The first film has a tentative title of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and will be directed by the Gollum actor, who will also reprise his iconic role from the earlier installments. The film is planned for a 2026 release, with the team already in the early stages of development on the screenplay. Peter Jackson will also return to the franchise as producer alongside Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens.

The San Francisco Symphony has announced programming for its summer season, running July 4–August 4 with concerts at Davies Symphony Hall and outdoor performances at Stanford Live’s Frost Amphitheater, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.  

Students at five Madison Metropolitan School District elementary schools are singing, acting and dancing with Disney Musicals in Schools.

Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world as Freeform celebrates “30 Days of Disney” with legendary Disney films starting June 1. The programming event will feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film “Lightyear.” Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s “Soul” and Disney Animation’s “Fantasia” (1940 and 2000). See the full lineup here!

The Octagon Theatre has revealed a sensational programme set to entertain audiences this autumn and into 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Bristol Old Vic has announced its Christmas programme for 2024 – two new productions inspired by classic fairy tales. Learn more about both shows here!

The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival. Beauty and the Beast will take place on 10th August, with showings at 3pm and 7pm and The Jungle Book the following day on the 11th August, with showings at 10am and 3pm.

Musical Theatre of Anthem has announced their 2024 summer offerings, including SIX: TEEN EDITION, Dear Edwina Jr., Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS, 42nd Street Youth Edition, and the Summer Performing Arts Institute (SPAI) Convention.

A dazzlingly original stage adaptation of the works of Rudyard Kipling, classic stories are reimagined through modern eyes bringing beloved characters to life. Immersive video, shadow-play, and original music will transport you from the urban jungle to Mowgli’s childhood in the jungles of India.

The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

Musical Theatre of Anthem has revealed their 2024-2025 Sensational 17th Season, bringing to the stage some new performances sure to delight patrons of all ages.

After an international search, Detroit Opera has revealed the five singers who will train in Detroit Opera's Resident Artist Program during the 2024–25 season.

Plays for New Audiences, the script licensing division for the Tony Award-winning® Children’s Theatre Company, has announced new titles now available for licensing.

Get a first look at the original stage adaptation of Jungle Book, presented by Brampton on Stage at The Rose for one show only! This dazzling production by Kidoons and WYRD, in association with The 20K Collective, reimagines Rudyard Kipling’s classic stories through a modern lens. Check out the video!

London Classic Theatre has announced the full cast for their UK tour of Joe Orton's farce What The Butler Saw. Learn more about the cast here!

The Hot Sardines bring pure entertainment with their polish and panache to Birdland with two shows a night through March 9. Their jazz is hot, but there’s nothing 'fishy' about the authentic sound they spin.  Their music is fun and accessible, sly, and frisky. 

On Monday April 22, audiences at London's Phoenix Arts Club will be the first to see a sneak peek of the new folk-pop musical, written and created by Callum Shannon.

It may, well, claim a spot as one of the best albums of the year.

Theater J has announced auditions for its first-ever Summer Musical Theater Camp programs, The Jungle Book, running from July 1-18, 2024, and The Wizard Of Oz, running from July 22–August 8, 2024.

Experience the Tony Award-winning play, The Lehman Trilogy, as it makes its Philadelphia premiere at The Arden Theatre Company. This epic theatrical triumph takes audiences on a three-hour journey exploring nearly two centuries of the Lehman family from their humble beginnings to the devastating failure of a financial institution that would bring the global economy to its knees.