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BoHo Launches Season with Stephen Schwartz's Pippin 10/14-11/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2011


BoHo Theatre kicks off its 2011/2012 Season with Pippin, Stephen Schwartz (composer of Wicked and Godspell) and Roger O. Hirson's musical experience about the search for meaning, significance, and love.

Broadway Across Canada Presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2011


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Calgary as part of the Broadway Across Canada season, in partnership with MagicSpace Entertainment.

ReVision Theatre Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2011


ReVision Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming October production of Little Shop of Horrors.

Theatre Aspen Presents ANNIE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS; Tickets On Sale Now
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 12, 2011


Tickets are now on sale for two winter productions at Theatre Aspen, an award-winning professional theatre in the Rocky Mountains. Theatre Aspen School presents the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken musical Little Shop of Horrors at the Aspen District Theatre from December 2nd - 11th, followed by an encore presentation of the beloved musical Annie, by Thomas Meehan (book), Charles Strouse (music) and Martin Charnin (lyrics). Annie played to sold-out houses in Aspen this summer, and was the largest musical ever produced by the organization, now in its twenty-eighth year. Annie will run from December 16th - 23rd, at the historic Wheeler Opera House in downtown Aspen.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland to Hold Auditions for A Christmas Carol, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2011


The Children's Playhouse of Maryland will be holding auditions for A Christmas Carol (Broadway) Music by Alan Menken , Book/Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Book by Mike Ockrent on October 11, 2011.

First Look at Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:3D Diamond Edition Now on DVD
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2011


Walt Disney Studio's Home Entertainment has just released BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:3D Diamond Edition. Among the bonus features of the newly released DVD are a musical conversation with Composer Alan Menkin and a behind the scenes look at the making of the animated full length feature.

Upcoming MTI Shows for Italy - 10/09
by BWW - Oct 9, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 10/09 for Milan

Upcoming MTI Shows for Toronto - 10/09
by BWW - Oct 9, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 10/09 for Toronto

ReVision Theatre Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2011


ReVision Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming October production of Little Shop of Horrors.

SISTER ACT to Travel to France in Fall 2012!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 5, 2011


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that SISTER ACT will open at Paris' Theatre Mogador in fall 2012. The theatre is currently the home of the Franch production of MAMMA MIA, but the show will soon embark on a European tour. The show will be translated into French for the new production. Casting has not yet been announced.

Photo Flash: NEWSIES Movie Cast Visits Paper Mill Playhouse for Fan Day!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2011


Hundreds of Newsies fans (affectionately known as Fansies) attended the special Newsies Fan Day reception, talk-back and performance on Sunday, October 2nd at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ. The event sold out, weeks in advance, but hundreds of lucky fans had their childhood dreams come true. Along with the entire stage cast, members of the original movie cast and creative team participated in the event including: Gabriel Damon (Spot Conlon), Luke Edwards (Les Jacobs), Shon Greenblatt (Oscar Delancy), Arvie Lowe Jr. (Boots), David Moscow (Davey), David Sheinkoph (Morris Delancy), David Sidoni (Pie Eater), Kevin Stey (Swifty), David Moscow (Davey), Jack Feldman (Librettist), Ms Noni White (Screenwriter), Jeff Calhoun (Stage Director) and the film's director and choreographer Mr. Kenny Ortega.

Audience Members Asked to Leave During Paper Mill Playhouse's NEWSIES
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 3, 2011


According tot he NJ.com, nine theatre-goers were asked to leave during intermission of Paper Mill Playhouse's NEWSIES last week due to 'unruly behavior.' Theatre representative Shayne Miller commented on the incident: 'There was an altercation, something about poking another patron in the back. They were being rowdy and loud, talking on their cell phones in the theater.'

Upcoming MTI Shows for Italy - 10/02
by BWW - Oct 2, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 10/02 for Milan

Upcoming MTI Shows for Toronto - 10/02
by BWW - Oct 2, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 10/02 for Toronto

Paper Mill to Host NEWSIES Fan Day 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) will host a Newsies Fan Day at the Millburn theater on Sunday, October 2nd. Newsies Fan Day is an opportunity for Newsies fans nationwide to celebrate this cult phenomenon. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a Newsies Fan Reception at 5pm in the Renee Foosaner Art Gallery on the campus of Paper Mill Playhouse. At 6:00pm, there will be a Newsies Cast Talk-Back where both the stage cast and members of the film cast will discuss Newsies. The Newsies Fan Package costs $25 and includes: the Newsies Fan Reception, Newsies Cast Talk-Back and a Newsies gift. To participate in Newsies Fan Day, you must hold a ticket to the Newsies fan performance at 7:00pm on Sunday, October 2nd, sold separately. Radio Disney will be on campus to join in the festivities.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland to Hold Auditions for A Christmas Carol, 10/11
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 30, 2011


The Children's Playhouse of Maryland will be holding auditions for A Christmas Carol (Broadway) Music by Alan Menken , Book/Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Book by Mike Ockrent on October 11, 2011.

Tennessee Rep 2011-12 Season Begins
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2011


A true American classic. A Tony Award-winning comedy. A soulful contemporary drama. And one of the most-loved American musicals of all time.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: September 24-30
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2011


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: September 17-23!

RIALTO CHATTER: NEWSIES to Arrive on Broadway This Season?
by Rialto Chatter - Sep 29, 2011


According to The New York Times, the production may be headed for Broadway: a source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told the paper that talks are underway between Disney and the Nederlander Organization and Jujamcyn Theaters, who seek to house the show for the upcoming season. All announcements from Disney have noted that the production was intended to set the oft-requested show up for licensing, not for a commercial transfer, though insiders have been speculating that positive reviews (which the show received) would result in a move.

Phillip Jackson Smith & Emily McNamara Star in The Gallery Players' Little Shop
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2011


The Gallery Players announces cast and crew for its fall production of Little Shop of Horrors.

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