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West End's ALADDIN And THE LION KING Announce Summer Pop-up Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2018

Disney's hit West End musicals Aladdin and The Lion King have today announced that a summer Pop-Up will open its doors to Disney fans old and new in Covent Garden throughout August. Located at 25 Long Acre in the heart of Theatreland, the Pop-Up will be open every day from Tuesday 31st July until Sunday 26th August with a host of free interactive experiences and special events to enjoy.

CINDERELLA Returns to Starlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2018

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The King & I and The Sound of Music, will play Starlight Theatre as part of the 2018 Shawnee Mission Health Broadway Series for a limited engagement from June 29-July 1.

Heather Headley, CINDERELLA, and More Join MOULIN ROUGE! in Emerson Colonial's Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 27, 2018

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) announces new entertainment offerings that will arrive at the newly refurbished Emerson Colonial Theatre this fall following this summer's world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of SOFT POWER in San Francisco?
by Alan Henry - Jun 25, 2018

The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will open at the Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, May 16. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new production, check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: ALADDIN Celebrates Two Years on the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2018

Last night, Aladdin celebrated its second birthday on London's West End. The show was celebrated with a celebrity gala that included guests such as Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall, Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily, Ore Oduba, Ryan Molloy, Killian Murphy, Made in Chelsea's Ryan Libbey, and London Hughes.

CINDERELLA Returns to Starlight Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2018

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The King & I and The Sound of Music, will play Starlight Theatre as part of the 2018 Shawnee Mission Health Broadway Series for a limited engagement from June 29-July 1.

Trevor Dion Nicholas Will Join ALADDIN National Tour as Genie at Pittsburgh Stop
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2018

Disney Theatrical Productions has just announced that Morgantown, WV native Trevor Dion Nicholas, who is currently starring as 'Genie' in the London West End production of Aladdin, will come home to play the iconic role in Pittsburgh, where the hit Broadway musical will play a three-week engagement from August 22 - September 9, 2018 at the Benedum Center. Additional casting for the Pittsburgh engagement will be announced at a later time. This tour is part of the 2017-2018 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and Broadway Across America.

ALADDIN Brings Estimated $10 Million Benefit to Cincinnati
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2018

Disney's Aladdin is celebrating a sold-out, two-week premiere engagement in Cincinnati, which concluded on June 10 at the Aronoff Center. The touring production, which the Cincinnati Enquirer called, "an outright spectacle; glitzy, playful, sassy and extravagant," grossed over $2.8 million at the box office and entertained more than 40,000 theatergoers during 16 performances. 

VIDEO: See How Alyse Alan Louis Channels Hillary Clinton in the New Musical SOFT POWER
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2018

Check out an in-depth with one of the stars of the new musical Soft Power. Alyse Alan Louis portrays former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in the new play with a musical. See what she does to become Hillary below!

Tickets for Disney's ALADDIN On Sale at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on June 15
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018

Disney Theatrical Productions and Shea's Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney'sAladdin will go on sale to the public on Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Wednesday, Aug. 8 for a limited engagement of 12 days through Sunday, Aug. 19. Opening night is Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m., with preview performances of the same production taking place Aug. 8 and 9.

VIDEO: SOFT POWER Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2018

The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori opened last night at the Ahmanson Theatre. Check out footage from the show's opening night below!

David Henry Hwang Would Like to See Hillary Clinton at SOFT POWER
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2018

The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori opened May 16 at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Jeanine Tesori and David Henry Hwang's SOFT POWER
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2018

The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori opened last night at the Ahmanson Theatre. 

Photo Flash: David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's SOFT POWER Celebrates Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2018

The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori opened last night at the Ahmanson Theatre. Check out photos from opening night below!

Photo Flash: Bobby Cannavale & Lauren Tom Attend SOFT POWER
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018

The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will open at the Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, May 16. Stars Bobby Cannavale & Lauren Tom recently attended performances of the new musical, check out their photos with the cast below!

Cast Announced for Boston Tour Stop of ALADDIN
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018

Casting for the upcoming Boston engagement of the long-awaited hit Broadway musical, Disney's Aladdin has been announced. Performances at the Boston Opera House play July 5 - August 5, 2018 as part of the 2017-2018 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

Fred Johanson and Julian Capolei Join the Cast of Disney's ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2018

As it prepares to celebrate its second birthday in the West End, Disney's Aladdin announces today that fourteen new cast members will be joining the company. Matthew Croke will continue to star in the title role, having joined the company in June 2017, opposite original London cast members Jade Ewen (Jasmine) and Trevor Dion Nicholas (Genie). New cast members include Fred Johanson as Jafar and Julian Capolei as Omar. Original cast member Jermaine Woods will play Iago, having previously covered the role.

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of SOFT POWER
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2018

The world premiere of "Soft Power" by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will open at the Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, May 16. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new production, check out the photos below!

Performances Begin For World Premiere Of SOFT POWER At The Ahmanson
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2018

Performances begin Thursday, May 3 for the world premiere of "Soft Power" by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics). This play with a musical, produced by Center Theatre Group, runs through June 10, 2018 at the Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the opening of "Soft Power" is set for May 16. Following its run at the Ahmanson, "Soft Power" will play San Francisco's Curran from June 20 through July 8, 2018.

VIDEO: Meet the Creative Team of the New Musical SOFT POWER
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2018

The upcoming world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will be produced by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre from May 3 through June 10, 2018. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the opening of 'Soft Power' is set for May 16. Following its run at the Ahmanson, 'Soft Power' will play San Francisco's Curran from June 20 through July 8, 2018.

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