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Tickets On Sale 6/8 for Disney's THE LION KING at SHN Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2012


Disney Theatrical Productions and SHN announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Friday, June 8 at 7 am.Disney's THE LION KING returns to San Francisco for the first time since its triumphant 43 week run at the SHN Orpheum Theatre in 2004. THE LION KING will play an 11 week engagement at the SHN Orpheum Theatre beginning November 1 through January 13, 2013.

Pittsburgh CLO Opens Summer Season With COME FLY AWAY, 6/5-6/10
by Laura Meltzer - May 30, 2012


The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award®-winner Twyla Tharp and by special arrangement with the Frank Sinatra Family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises, will open Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Season at the Benedum Center on June 5 at 8pm.

BWW Reviews: Twyla Tharp and Sinatra Soar Somewhat in COME FLY AWAY at Bushnell
by Jacques Lamarre - May 30, 2012


Sinatra songbook gets stretched further than a Tharp dancer's hamstring in COME FLY AWAY.

Photo Flash: Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union Visit THE LION KING in Miami
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012


On Sunday, May 27, Miami Heat basketball player Dwyane Wade and actress Gabrielle Union attended a performance of Disney's The Lion King at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. See a photo of the pair with Sydnee Winters (Nala) and Jelani Remi (Simba) below!

DISNEY'S THE LION KING Leaps To Miami's Arsht Center - Now Playing
by Beau Higgins - May 26, 2012


In its 15th year, THE LION KING remains ascendant, recently becoming the highest-grossing Broadway show in history. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 19 productions around the globe have been seen by more than 64 million people, grossed over $4.8 billion and, cumulatively, run a staggering 91 years. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), THE LION KING is the sixth longest running musical in Broadway history and only the second show to produce five productions running 10 or more years.

Breaking News: Two-Time Tony Award Winner Katie Finneran is Miss Hannigan in ANNIE!
by Robert Diamond - May 25, 2012


Two-time Tony Award® winner Katie Finneran (Promises, Promises, Noises Off) will star as Miss Hannigan in the new production of ANNIE, the Tony Award-winning classic musical. ANNIE opens November 8 at the Palace Theatre (1567 Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin October 3.

ANNIE to Play the Palace Theatre on Broadway; Previews Begin on October 3, Opens November 8, 2012!
by Robert Diamond - May 21, 2012


ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning classic musical, will play the legendary Palace Theatre (1567 Broadway at 47th Street) on Broadway. ANNIE will begin previews Wednesday, October 3 and will open Thursday, November 8, 2012.

Broadway's ANNIE Names Orphans!
by Jessica Lewis - May 15, 2012


After more than 5,000 auditions in a coast-to-coast search, ANNIE has announced casting for the orphans for the new production of the classic Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. ANNIE will open on Broadway in Fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. The production will be directed by three-time Tony Award winner James Lapine and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler.

DISNEY'S THE LION KING Leaps To Miami's Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - May 14, 2012


In its 15th year, THE LION KING remains ascendant, recently becoming the highest-grossing Broadway show in history. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 19 productions around the globe have been seen by more than 64 million people, grossed over $4.8 billion and, cumulatively, run a staggering 91 years. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), THE LION KING is the sixth longest running musical in Broadway history and only the second show to produce five productions running 10 or more years.

ONCE & ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Top Outer Critics Circle Awards; Winners Announced!
by Robert Diamond - May 14, 2012


Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2011-12 season in 24 categories.

'El Rey León' y 'Más de 100 Mentiras' lideran las nominaciones en los Premios Teatro Musical 2012
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 7, 2012


Empatados en número de nominaciones, 'El Rey León' y 'Más de 100 Mentiras' parten en la carrera de los Premios Teatro Musical 2012 con un total de 13 nominaciones. Le siguen muy de cerca 'Forever Young' con 9 nominaciones, y 'La Barraca del Zurdo' y 'Érase Una Vez' con 6.

COME FLY AWAY Set for PlayhouseSquare Tonight, 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012


The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and by special arrangement with the Frank Sinatra Family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises, is coming to PlayhouseSquare for a limited engagement tonight, May 8 through May 20 as a part of the KeyBank Broadway Series.

DISNEY'S THE LION KING Leaps To Miami's Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - May 7, 2012


In its 15th year, THE LION KING remains ascendant, recently becoming the highest-grossing Broadway show in history. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 19 productions around the globe have been seen by more than 64 million people, grossed over $4.8 billion and, cumulatively, run a staggering 91 years. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), THE LION KING is the sixth longest running musical in Broadway history and only the second show to produce five productions running 10 or more years.

DISNEY'S THE LION KING Leaps To Miami's Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - May 1, 2012


In its 15th year, THE LION KING remains ascendant, recently becoming the highest-grossing Broadway show in history. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 19 productions around the globe have been seen by more than 64 million people, grossed over $4.8 billion and, cumulatively, run a staggering 91 years. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), THE LION KING is the sixth longest running musical in Broadway history and only the second show to produce five productions running 10 or more years.

STAGE TUBE: 'Today' Show Unveils Lilla Crawford as Broadway's Newest ANNIE!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 27, 2012


After a multi-city coast-to-coast search that spanned nine months and over 5,000 auditions, ANNIE has found its Annie! Eleven-year-old Lilla Crawford will play the title role in the new production of the classic Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, opening Fall, 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. The announcement was made on this morning's TODAY show on NBC.

Broadway's New ANNIE Revealed - It's 11 Year Old Lilla Crawford!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 27, 2012


After a multi-city coast-to-coast search that spanned nine months and over 5,000 auditions, ANNIE has found its Annie! Eleven-year-old Lilla Crawford will play the title role in the new production of the classic Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, opening Fall, 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. The production will be directed by three-time Tony Award® winner James Lapine and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler.

Broadway's New ANNIE to Be Announced on Today Show Tomorrow!
by Erin Leigh Peck - Apr 26, 2012


Tune in to NBC's "Today" show on Friday, April 27 at 9:30 AM (ET) to find out who will be playing the title role in the eagerly anticipated new production of the Tony Award-winning classic musical, opening in Fall, 2012 on Broadway at a Nederlander theatre to be announced.

Broadway's New ANNIE to Be Announced on Today Show Tomorrow!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 26, 2012


Tune in to NBC's "Today" show on Friday, April 27 at 9:30 AM (ET) to find out who will be playing the title role in the eagerly anticipated new production of the Tony Award-winning classic musical, opening in Fall, 2012 on Broadway at a Nederlander theatre to be announced.

Stephanie Rothenberg, Edward Watts to Lead Guthrie Theatre's ROMAN HOLIDAY Musical; Opens 6/9
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2012


The Guthrie Theater today announced complete casting for the sparkling new musical Roman Holiday. This song-filled delight-based on the iconic 1953 Paramount Pictures film starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck-includes timeless music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Paul Blake. The production will play from June 9 - August 19 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage and features soul-stirring Porter standards like "Easy to Love," "Just One of Those Things" and "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye." Guthrie Associate Artistic Director John Miller-Stephany (1776, God of Carnage and A Streetcar Named Desire) will direct.

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