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LIBERATION, THE COLOR PURPLE, and More Set For Zach Theater 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

Zach Theater announced its 2026-27 season, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, THE COLOR PURPLE, and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plus a three-season trilogy of works by women playwrights.

FENCES, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Leeds Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Leeds Playhouse has announced Tom Wright's inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.

Nora Schell, Jaime Lozano, Adesola Osakalumi will be part of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's 2026 Residency Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat (RWR) announced the twenty-six musical theatre writers selected for 2026 Summer Residencies. Learn more about the writers here!

Caleb A. Barnett Will Be the Next Genie in ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Caleb A. Barnett will step into the role of Genie in Aladdin on Broadway after making his Broadway debut in the company as the Genie standby in the summer of 2023.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May. Learn more here!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, DEAD OUTLAW, and More Set For Porchlight Music Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 32nd season, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the Chicago premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, and the world premiere of SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY at the Biograph Theater.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, HAIRSPRAY and More Set for La Mirada 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts has unveiled its 2026/2027 season of shows! The season will feature a new productin of Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, and more.

Interview: For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST'S Fergie L. Philippe, It's a Disney World
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 14, 2026

Growing up in Miami, actor and puppeteer Fergie L. Philippe took regular family trips to Disney World, where he developed his love for all things Disney.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, TRUE WEST and More Set for Theatre Calgary 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026

Theatre Calgary has revealed the company’s 2026-27 season of plays. The lineup features six shows including a musical with teeth, two distinctly different comedies, a new adaptation of a beloved novel, and more.

ALADDIN and ABC7 Eyewitness News Launch 'Magical Moments' Audience Experience
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026

Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News New York have launched a new initiative, “Magical Moments,' which offers select audience members the chance to visit backstage.

Un mundo ideal que no se apaga: ALADDIN celebra 12 años de magia ininterrumpida en Broadway
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 25, 2026

Desde su estreno en marzo de 2014, el musical de Disney se ha consolidado como un gigante de la escena neoyorquina.

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The National Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Mar 21, 2026

The National Tour production of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' is a fun show with a sincere love for the story it is telling, and it honors that with care and joy while helping bring the story to new and returning audiences alike.

ALADDIN Celebrates its 12th Anniversary on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

Aladdin is celebrating its 12th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20th, 2026. As it plays performance 4,349 tonight, Aladdin has welcomed more than 7.2M guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Arizona Theatre Company to Hold General Auditions For 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

Arizona Theatre Company will hold general auditions for its 2026/2027 season, seeking Equity and Non-Equity actors in Tucson and Tempe. Auditions are scheduled at the Tempe Center for the Arts and at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson.

Arizona Theatre Company Unveils 2026/2027 Season - PROOF, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled its 59th season, a lineup of five mainstage productions that includes contemporary classics, a fan-favorite musical, and a World Premiere.

Interview: Theatre Life with David Andrews Rogers
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 16, 2026

Today’s subject David Andrews Rogers Is currently living his theatre life and a lifelong dream on the conductor’s podium as the Musical Director and Conductor of the new touring production of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast. The show begins performances here in DC on March 18th and will play through April 5th at the National Theatre.

ESPECIAL: El fenómeno GOLDEN y la revolución musical que une los Oscar y Broadway
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 16, 2026

De la era dorada de Disney a los recientes Tony: analizamos por qué el arrollador éxito musical de GOLDEN apunta a ser el nuevo fenómeno de Broadway

Michael James Scott Will Depart ALADDIN in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

Michael James Scott, Aladdin’s longest-running Genie and an original cast member, will play his final performance Sunday, May 3. Learn more about Scott and Aladdin here!

MEAN GIRLS, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Pioneer Theatre Company 65th Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026

Pioneer Theatre Company has announced its 2026–2027 lineup, marking the organization's 65th Season with a slate that blends contemporary premieres, Broadway hits, and a classic American comedy.

Photos: First Look At Liberty Union Musical Theater's Production Of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

Liberty Union Musical Theater will present DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID this week at the Liberty Union Auditorium in Baltimore, Ohio. The production features a cast of 97 students from the district’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Check out photos of the production.

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