Alan Menken News

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.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.

Gossip Girl star Thomas Doherty will be joining the cast of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway was Seymour! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

'Tale as old as time,' the lyric goes in the heart warming production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST now playing at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. I knew I was in good hands when the sparkling new production of the beloved classic begins with Angela Lansbury's voice reciting the story that has captured children's minds for years. It was a lovely touch to settle into the familiar story,  hearing the voice of Mrs. Potts from the Disney animated film beckon us.

All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here! 

All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here! 

What did our critic think of CHAIN OF LOVE (A BROADWAY ALBUM) ALBUM RELEASE PARTY AND CONCERT WITH CARLY OZARD AND FR at GRNHS Gallery + Studio?

Little Theatre of Manchester's fun and engaging Rising Stars at Cheney Hall will present their summer youth production of Disney's Newsies, Jr. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

You can now get a first look at production images and post-show shots of the cast and creative team of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME in Concert. See the photos here! 

92NY has revealed the 2025–2026 Theater for Young Audiences season, beginning September 14 with RED RIDING HOOD. The season will include nine productions—the most ever for the program—featuring returning originals, new works, and beloved revivals such as Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Little Women.

At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places. While Deloris Van Cartier begins her journey chasing fame, her time with the nuns reveals a deeper calling: not spiritual in the traditional sense, but rooted in connection, community, and self-worth.

‘And the world will know...’ how much I love going to the Royal Theatre in Benton. I love the theatre troupe, I love their program they cultivate with The Young Players, I love their concession stand, and I love their programming.

Aladdin has announced that Ainsley Melham will return to the Broadway production in the title role beginning this month. Learn more about the upcoming run here!

When it comes to summer programming, The Royal Theatre in Benton has proven that they are absolute geniuses. Their commitment to youth involvement is unmatched—case in point: they didn’t just choose to produce Disney’s Newsies (running August 7–17), they also just wrapped up a high-energy, heart-stealing production of Newsies Jr., which I had the delight of catching on Friday, August 1.

Disney’s Aladdin has become the 14th longest-running Broadway show of all time, surpassing Miss Saigon with its 4,092nd performance. Now in its 11th year, Aladdin continues its historic run at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Ya tenemos a los ganadores de la 15ª Edición de los PREMIOS DEL PÚBLICO BROADWAYWORLD SPAIN. El musical más premiado ha sido MAR I CEL, con 12 galardones.

City Theatre Austin kicks off its fall season with the gleefully twisted, sci-fi musical hit LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running August 29 through September 14 at the Genesis Creative Collective (1507 Wilshire Blvd, Austin, TX 78722).

Dramatists Play Service, an iconic imprint of Concord Theatricals, announced the release of One-Act Peter Pan Goes Wrong, a shortened version of the original hilarious full-length play. The new comedy is now available to license for productions across US and Canada.

Ben Joyce, Zachary James, Christine Allado, Dex Lee and Adam Strong will lead an onstage company of over 50 in the UK professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre. Learn more!

Over the decades, Disney music has brought much joy to generations of fans. The 80s and 90s were a particularly important time for Disney as a company because it was that period when the company came back from a creative slump with powerhouse animated features such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.