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Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney Theatrical Productions, signed copies of his new theater book for young people, 'How Does the Show Go On? An Introduction to the Theater' (Disney Publishing Worldwide) on December 12.

Thomas Schumacher, producer of the Tony Award-winning The Lion King, will sign copies of his new theater book for young people, 'How Does the Show Go On?An Introduction to the Theater' (Disney Publishing Worldwide), this December in New York (December 12) and Los Angeles (December 13). The $20 book, which gives theater lovers a rare backstage pass to the industry, is currently in stores.

Class Dismissed: Disney's 'High School Musical'

Casting has been announced for the Toronto engagement of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Presented by Disney Theatrical Productions, the division responsible for such smash Broadway hits as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins, and David Mirvish, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is based on the 2006 Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel Original Movie. The touring company, which is anticipated to travel to more than 60 cities across the United States and Canada, includes a live orchestra and a cast of 34 talented theatrical performers.

High School Musical leaves no generation gap.

Beginning at 10 a.m. each Monday at the LaSalle Bank Theatre Box Office, Disney's High School Musical will make available 20 great seats at only $20 each for every performance that week

Broadway In Chicago will present a new touring stage version of High School Musical, which will play Chicago's LaSalle Bank Theatre, July 25 - September 2, 2007

Individual tickets for the new touring stage version of High School Musical will go on-sale in Chicago to the public this Friday, May 18 with great seats available starting 8 a.m. exclusively at the LaSalle Bank Theatre Box Office

Casting has been announced for the new touring stage version of High School Musical which will play Chicago's LaSalle Bank Theatre for a limited engagement, July 25 - September 2, 2007

Nerds://A Musical Software Satire began previews at the Philadelphia Theatre Company on January 25th and will open on January 31st for a run through February 25th.

With rehearsals now underway for the Philadelphia Theatre Company premiere of Nerds://A Musical Software Satire, the show's creators have launched a new daily blog, offering fans and audience members a first-hand look into the process of preparing the new musical for its Janaury 2007 debut

The Philadelphia Theatre Company will present the premiere of Nerds://A Musical Software Satire for 36 performances only

As a tribute to the stars of the original 1960s beach party movies, cast members of the new NYMF musical Go-Go Beach posed for their very own 60's style publicity shots

New York City: The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Kevin F. Harrington's Plaza Theatrical Productions Inc. will present the world premiere of an original new musical, GO-GO BEACH, at 37 ARTS THEATRE from September 14th - 23rd. GO-GO BEACH is an official juried Next Link selection of the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival, one of only 15 shows chosen from over 350 submissions.

Hairspray will play its final performance at the Luxor Las Vegas on Sunday, June 11th

Harvey Fierstein and Dick Latessa will depart the Las Vegas production of Hairspary on April 30th, while Paul Vogt and Eddie Mekkla will take over on May 1st

Contrary to a report in the Las Vegas Sun, John Goodman will not be playing Edna Turnblad in the Las Vegas production of Hairspray; Paul Vogt will begin performances as Edna on May 1st while Eddie Mekka will begin to play Wilbur that day

The streamlined Las Vegas production of Hairspray starring Harvey Fierstein and Dick Latessa will begin previews on February 6th and open on February 15th

Harvey Fierstein, Dick Latessa and Susan Anton are among the cast members who have been announced for the Luxor Las Vegas production of Hairspray, which opens on February 15th

But I'm a Cheerleader: The Musical with book and lyrics by Bill August in and music by Andrew Abrams, based on Lions Gate's 1998 cult film by Jamie Babbit and Brian Wayne Peterson, will have its world premiere as part of the second annual NY Musical Theatre Festival.