Alan Menken News

A man-eating plant, doo-wop harmonies, and a quirky love story take root this fall as Valley Youth Theatre presents the cult-classic musical Little Shop of Horrors. Learn more!

The Missoula Children’s Theatre 2025-2026 Community Series will open with The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a musical based on the 1831 epic novel by Victor Hugo. 

A newly written musical number imagines what it would be like if Beauty and the Beast's LeFou had an 'I Want' song. The explores a different side of the character, following the sidekick as he struggles with his feelings for Gaston and dreams of a quiet life they could share together. Watch the video!

Disney’s Hercules is now playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, starring Luke Brady in the title role. Watch a video clip of Brady performing “Go the Distance” from the new West End stage production.

Tickets to DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 am. Learn more.

Universal Studios Japan’s iconic Halloween celebration is back for 2025, evolved to deliver an even more spectacular experience. At night, the pulse-pounding HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS engulfs the park in fear, while the daytime HAHAHA! HALLOWEEN PARTY overflows with laughter and festive energy, showcasing two dramatically different faces of the park from day to night. This year introduces brand-new attractions and collaborations, blending spine-chilling terror with unrestrained joy in a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration. Adding to the excitement, brand muse Ayami Nakajo made a surprise appearance at the opening ceremony for the brand-new co-created attraction with KATE, marking a glamorous start to the season.

Oscar and multi-award-winning lyricist Don Black CBE returns to the West End to celebrate his deeply personal lifelong love of cabaret this October. Learn more here!

‘Be our guest’ as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra brings Disney’s beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast to life in a spectacular live-to-film concert experience this April.

Theatre Raleigh has announced its 2026 season, a lineup that brings Broadway blockbusters, site-specific productions, and holiday favorites to Triangle audiences.

Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular: The special world tour version of the monumental musical “Les Misérables” has finally arrived in Japan. This production elevates the staging and scale of the acclaimed West End revival, featuring an entirely reimagined set design.

Award-winning vocalist Ann Kittredge will present an encore performance of her newest show 'When in Love' at Chelsea Table+Stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP), the award–winning company renowned for its work across theatre and live performance, has announced the launch of its screen-focused division End Card.

Based on Disney's 1991 Academy Award-winning animated film musical of the same name as well as Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s classic French fairy tale. Beauty & the Beast follows Belle, a bright, beautiful young woman who doesn't seem to fit in with her village.

'Little Shop of Horrors' never loses its bite. Clever puppetry, a standout Greek chorus, and characters who reveal humanity’s darkest corners elevate Menken & Ashman’s timeless score, keeping this cult classic in full bloom onstage. #BWW #ATXTheatre

Tony and Olivier award nominated director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille will direct and choreograph a new revival of the classic musical masterpiece LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, premiering at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre.

It's a twisted tale of desperation and botany that has been delighting audiences for decades, but few productions of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS have managed to balance its comedic and darker elements as deftly as the new one at Planet Royale. The stage evokes the Skid Row setting of the show, but the performances are what truly elevates it, with a small but truly talented cast hitting every part perfectly. Mixing the classic elements with a world-first digital star, Drew Anthony’s production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS will delight fans who know the show, as well as those only just discovering it.

The Argyle Theatre will present the Sister Act, directed by Evan Pappas, choreographed by Vincent Ortega, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway World chats to John McGuiness, the musical director for the production, who has been involved in around 30 musicals in various roles. Learn more here!

On Tuesday night, Ainsley Melham returned to the Broadway production of Aladdin in the title role. Watch a video of the Boop! the Musical star taking his first bow back in the production!

LaChanze, who voiced the role of Terpsichores in the Hercules movie musical, visited the West End stage adaptation. Watch a video of her greeting the Muses, including Robyn Marshall who plays Terpsichores, after the performance.