Disney Theatrical Productions News

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, August 30th after 50 previews and 685 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). For tickets to the final 79 performances and information on the show visit www.disneyonbroadway.com or call (866) 870-2717.

BWW TV spoke with the talented actress about how she shaped the iconic 'Ursula' in her own comedic way and what continues to inspire her night after night as she brings her 'stage magic' to THE LITTLE MERMAID!

Broadway's new Ariel and Prince Eric took time out of their rehearsal schedule to pose for publicity photos with photographer Joan Marcus at her New York City studio. BroadwayWorld has the exclusive pictures of Disney's new super couple.

Hennepin Theatre Trust and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that single tickets for the long-awaited production of Mary Poppins will go on sale to the public Thursday, June 11, 2009.

Disney Theatrical Productions presents Drew Seeley, star of 'Another Cinderella Story,' as Prince Eric in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Seeley made his Broadway debut in the production last night, Tuesday, June 9th. He will appear though Sunday, August 30th at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater (205 West 46th Street). Drew Seeley joins Broadway's newest 'Ariel' Chelsea Morgan Stock who began performances on Tuesday, June 2nd.

As part of their private visit to London, First Lady Michelle Obama and First Daughters Sasha and Malia Obama joined an audience of over 2000 theatre-goers at the Tuesday, June 9th West End performance of Disney's THE LION KING at the Lyceum Theatre. The visit to the award-winning musical was in celebration of Sasha's 8th birthday.

Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce DREW SEELEY, star of 'Another Cinderella Story,' as Prince Eric in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Seeley will appear in the show Tuesday, June 9 though Sunday, August 30 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater (205 West 46th Street).

The celebration of Disney Theatrical Productions' 15th Anniversary continues with 'Disney on Broadway Essentials: Celebrating 15 Years of Magical Musicals,' an all-new digital compilation from Walt Disney Records.

Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce CHELSEA MORGAN STOCK as Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Stock will begin performances on Tuesday, June 2 (8pm show).

Disney's musical TARZAN® completed its Holland engagement last Sunday at the Circus Theatre in Scheveningen, just outside of Amsterdam, after a record-setting 900 performances. The production, which opened in April 2007, welcomed an astonishing 1.6 million audience members over the course of its run, making it one of the top five most successful musicals in Holland. Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS will move into the Circus Theatre in April, 2010 for an extended run.

Disney Theatrical Productions will be hosting open auditions for the Broadway and National Touring companies of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, in Denver on Sunday, May 17 at The Newman Center for Theatre Education at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts for children who can sing, dance, and act to play 'Jane Banks' and 'Michael Banks.' Children of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

This summer, June 9-11, 2009 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., The Academy at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) brings the groundbreaking new production of Disney's Aladdin: Dual Language Edition to Miller Outdoor Theater, free to the public! TUTS has licensed this pilot production through Music Theatre International and by special permission from Disney Theatrical Productions. 'Houston is such a perfect city for a musical like this.

This summer, June 9-11, 2009 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., The Academy at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) brings the groundbreaking new production of Disney's Aladdin: Dual Language Edition to Miller Outdoor Theater, free to the public! TUTS has licensed this pilot production through Music Theatre International and by special permission from Disney Theatrical Productions. 'Houston is such a perfect city for a musical like this. Many families really value the benefits of a bi-lingual education and we're very proud to produce a show that so many people can enjoy. Community outreach is a hugely important part of our mission at TUTS and Disney's Aladdin: Dual Language Edition is a perfect vehicle for TUTS to reach into the Hispanic community. ' Says Bob Lawson, Director of Education and Outreach.

Hennepin Theatre Trust and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that single tickets for the long-awaited production of Mary Poppins will go on sale to the public Thursday, June 11, 2009.

Center Theatre Group and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the eagerly anticipated production of Mary Poppins will go on sale to the public on Sunday, May 10 at 11am. Mary Poppins begins performances at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre on November 13, 2009, for a limited engagement. Opening is set for Sunday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m.

The Berkshire Musical Theater Workshop, BMTW, will present its inaugural staged reading of the new musical, Sense & Sensibility, at Shakespeare & Company's Elayne P. Bernstein Theater, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA on Saturday, May 9, at 2 P.M and 7:30 P.M.

Producer Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce DREW SEELEY, star of ?Another Cinderella Story,? as Prince Eric and CHELSEA MORGAN STOCK as Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Stock will begin on Tuesday, June 2 and Seeley will appear in the show Tuesday, June 9 though Sunday, August 30 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater (205 West 46th Street).

Disney Theatrical Productions will be hosting open auditions for the Broadway and National Touring companies of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, in Denver on Sunday, May 17 at The Newman Center for Theatre Education at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts for children who can sing, dance, and act to play 'Jane Banks' and 'Michael Banks.' Children of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Casting has been announced for the Las Vegas production of Disney's THE LION KING. The eagerly awaited sit-down production will leap onto the Mandalay Bay Theatre stage with preview performances May 5, and celebrate its official opening May 15. It will join the seven other highly successful companies of THE LION KING currently running all over the world, including New York, London, Hamburg, Paris, Tokyo and Fukuoka, as well as the North American National Tour. Tickets will go on sale to the public March 14.

On May 7 at 4PM, a special book-signing event for The Little Mermaid: From the Deep Blue Sea to the Great White Way (Disney Editions, $40.00), with author Michael Lassell, featuring a performance by cast members from The Little Mermaid, will take place at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Square (Broadway and 66th Street) in New York City.