Amber Riley News

BWW Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE! is an Inventive Way to Bring Live Musicals to Television

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 5, 2019

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the hit Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid, ABC aired a live musical event on Tuesday, November 5.

VIDEO: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE Featurette With Auli'i Cravalho!

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 5, 2019

In preparation for 'The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!' watch a behind-the-scenes featurette with Ariel herself, Auli'i Cravalho!

VIDEO: Watch the Final Rehearsals for THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 5, 2019

The final rehearsals are underway as the stars go 'Under the Sea' for 'The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!'

Photo Flash: The Stars of THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE Walk the Turquoise Carpet!

by Sarah Jae Leiber — November 4, 2019

The stars of “The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!” celebrated the upcoming live musical event on the turquoise carpet on Monday, Nov.

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of Amber Riley's New Character in LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!

by Sarah Leiber — October 30, 2019

TVGuide reports that Amber Riley will play an original character in 'The Little Mermaid Live' - an emcee.

Lizzie Bea and Marisha Wallace Join Michael Ball In HAIRSPRAY

by Stephi Wild — October 25, 2019

Further cast to join Michael Ball in Hairspray the Musical a?" the multi-award winning smash hit production which is returning to London for a special, strictly limited season in 2020 - is today announced.

BWW Blog: The Blend of Musical Theatre and Horror

by Student Blogger: Emily Bonifacio — October 14, 2019

College can be extremely stressful sometimes, especially after midterms, which I just experienced last week.

Amber Riley to Emcee ABC's THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 10, 2019

Amber Riley has been cast as the emcee for ABC's upcoming live musical, The Little Mermaid Live!, according to Deadline.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At George Salazar, MJ Rodriguez, Kevin Chamberlin, & More In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Pasadena Playhouse

by Alan Henry — October 10, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's Little Shop of Horrors which is now on stage through through October 20!

Dallas Summer Musicals Announces Buy One, Give One Ticket Deal for Gala Concert

by Julie Musbach — October 8, 2019

Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) announced today that, through its new ConnecTix program, the nonprofit theatre company will distribute one complimentary ticket for every ticket sold to its upcoming gala concert, An Evening with the Best of Broadway on November 1 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

BWW Review: Gloriously Reimagined LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Kills at Pasadena Playhouse

by Michael Quintos — October 7, 2019

At its core, the original production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (and the movie adaptation it spawned) unabashedly celebrated its campy outlandishness.

Wake Up With BWW 10/4: AMERICAN UTOPIA Begins Previews, and More!

by Stephi Wild — October 4, 2019

Today's top stories: American Utopia begins previews, and more!

The 'West of Broadway' Podcast Chats with Blogger by Nikki Diaz about Pasadena Playhouse's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by West of Broadway — October 3, 2019

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will and Lara talk with Mom Blogger and Lifestyle Expert Nikki Diaz about her experience at Opening Night of Pasadena Playhouse's production of Little Shop of Horrors starring George Salazar, MJ Rodrigues, and Amber Riley.

Global Roundup 10/4 - Alice Ripley in SUNSET BOULEVARD, CHASING RAINBOWS, LITTLE SHOP And More!

by BWW Special — October 4, 2019

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more.

VIDEO: George Salazar and Mj Rodriguez Perform 'Suddenly Seymour' on THE LATE LATE SHOW

by Stephi Wild — October 2, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse's Little Shop of Horrors is now on stage through through October 20! Last night, George Salazar (Seymour) and Mj Rodriguez (Audrey) appeared on The Late Late Show where they performed Suddenly Seymour.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Pasadena Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — October 3, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse presents the cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors starring George Salazar, Mj Rodriguez, and Amber Riley! Read the reviews!

Photo Flash: George Salazar, Mj Rodriguez, Amber Riley & More Celebrate Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by A.A. Cristi — September 26, 2019

Opening night of Little Shop of Horrors was celebrated last night at the Pasadena Playhouse.

VIDEO: George Salazar and MJ Rodriguez Talk LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Pasadena Playhouse's Diverse Cast, Fresh Take on the Show, and More!

by Stephi Wild — September 25, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse's Little Shop of Horrors is now on stage through through October 20!

BWW Interview: A Glee-ful Amber Riley From DREAMGIRL Effie To LITTLE SHOP's Audrey II

by Gil Kaan — September 24, 2019

Next up at Pasadena Playhouse, the sci-fi musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, already in previews, will open September 25, 2019.

Cynthia Erivo And Shoshana Bean Will Return To the Apollo Theater for Annual Holiday Event NIGHT DIVINE

by Julie Musbach — September 23, 2019

On Monday, December 16, Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award Winner Cynthia Erivo and Broadway star, Billboard #1 recording artist Shoshana Bean come together for a one-night-only Holiday Spectacular at Harlem's World Famous Apollo Theater.