Alan Menken News

Popejoy Hall has revealed its 2026-2027 Broadway in New Mexico Series, offering a  selection of the Best of Broadway right here in Albuquerque, New Mexico.   

What did our critic think of SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK at Creative Caudron Stage?

Audiences can catch this horror comedy rock musical at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre February 13th-March 21st starring Ross Coughlin as Seymour. Get your tickets for The Little Shop of Horrors at dutchapple.com and remember, don’t feed the plants!

Theatre Under The Stars has unveiled a lineup of Broadway hits for its 2026/27 season. The upcoming season features everything from beloved classics to the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary!

Las Vegas' Heart of the Arts, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions – the 2026-2027 season of its popular and acclaimed Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series.

Tickets go on sale February 13 for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which will play the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis from June 2–7, 2026. The production is part of the first Disney-produced North American tour of the musical in more than 25 years.

Hercules will extend its West End run for a final time. Hercules features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah.

What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?

The Argyle Theatre has released production photos of Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

With Disney’s Hercules currently running at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, one of the production’s most-loved songs Great Bolts of Thunder is being released as a single remixed by electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.

Watch songs from the Marriott Theatre's production of Little Shop of Horrors! The videos feature Jackson Evans as Seymour, Maya Rowe as Audrey, Andrew Mueller as Orin, and more.

The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will include three productions presented in Charlottesville. The lineup features a new Sherlock Holmes play by Ken Ludwig, the Tony Award-winning musical Disney’s Newsies, and a one-woman play exploring the life of artist Frida Kahlo. The season will run across multiple venues at the University of Virginia.

A musical forged in ambition of set, stage, and stamina, director Tommy Ranieri’s vision of a world only beginning to stand up for their rights was sprawling and spectacular. Unlike other versions of “Newsies,” Rainieri’s production had a maturity that touched the cast’s characters to truly feel they deserved better than the circumstances they were backed into.

The Argyle Theatre is presenting Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Get a first look at photos here!

The cast has been revealed for a major new revival of Little Shop of Horrors. EastEnders legend and Strictly Come Dancing Finalist Maisie Smith will take to the stage in her first leading musical theatre role, plus more!

The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.

Andrew Durand has revealed his final performance in Little Shop of Horrors. Following the announcement that he would be playing 'Brad' in the upcoming Rocky Horror Show revival, he will be playing his last show as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S..

Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's production of Little Shop of Horrors, now on stage through March 15th, 2026.

New Dramatists will honor celebrated composer Stephen Schwartz at their Annual Spring Luncheon on May 26 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Learn more here!

The Argyle Theatre has released a new video snaeak peek of their upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.