Alan Menken News

Mother knows best! Following rumors that Kathryn Hahn may take on the role of Mother Gothel in Disney's live-action remake of Tangled, the star herself has confirmed the news.

Newsies fans, don't expect to see Christian Bale in another musical anytime soon. During a recent interview in promotion for The Bride!, the actor said that he doesn't see himself appearing in any more musical projects.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. presented by the Hilliard Arts Council, one of our By Kids, For Kids productions. Dive under the sea with Ariel and friends in this splashy, enchanting stage adaptation of the beloved Disney classic! Featuring hit songs like “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” and “Kiss the Girl,” this magical musical will delight audiences of all ages.

Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway at Straz Center season. The lineup includes Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and more! Learn more here.

The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present the 2026/27 Johnson Financial Group Broadway season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows in Milwaukee. Learn more here!

Starlight Theatre in Kansas City will present its 2026 AdventHealth Broadway Series, featuring a lineup of acclaimed Broadway shows. Tickets are now on sale for this highly anticipated series.

The Fourth Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards was held on Monday evening in New York, hosted by Broadway alum John Tartaglia. Notable attendees included Ana Gasteyer, Amber Riley, June Squibb, and more. Check out photos from the event here.

John Lithgow, Joe Locke, Ana Gasteyer, Andrew Garfield, and more were honored with Emmys at the Fourth Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, held Monday evening at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York. 

Broadway San Jose has announced its 2026/27 season, showcasing a lineup of acclaimed musicals, including Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Learn more here!

Florida Repertory Theatre will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” in the Historic Arcade Theatre March 17 – April 12. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America have revealed announce the 2026-27 Broadway in Miami season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House.

Duluth Playhouse will stage the popular musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at NorShor Theatre starting March 13. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

An Avenue Q reunion will take place next week at the 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in New York City. Host John Tartaglia will be joined onstage by fellow Avenue Q Broadway cast members Stephanie d’Abruzzo and Jennifer Barnhart to present an award at the ceremony.

All new video footage has been released from Newsies at The Argyle Theatre, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Broadway Across Canada will present five must-see productions at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre for the 2026-2027 season, showcasing a diverse lineup of shows.

Broadway Across Canada has revealed its 2026 – 2027 Broadway Season at Edmonton’s iconic Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, bringing five productions to local audiences.

Shoshana Bean, Auliʻi Cravalho, Judy Kuhn, Lindsay Mendez, and Ben Platt will join The New York Pops Gala in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Houston Broadway Theatre will present two productions for 2026 with Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Wortham Center, and Falsettos, playing this spring.

Sister Act SR. and The Drowsy Chaperone SR are expected to be available for licensing in the coming months, joining The Music Man SR.,Guys and Dolls SR., Singin’ in the Rain SR., Fiddler on the Roof SR., and Into the Woods SR. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying SR. is currently in development. 

As Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary season, the Center has revealed its 2026–2027 Broadway season. This landmark season features 11 productions, including six Orange County premieres.