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VIDEO: First Look at LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2020

Pittsburgh Public Theater starts 2020 with Little Shop of Horrors, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. This show is Marya Sea Kaminski's first musical at The Public, and features the return of Grammy winner John McDaniel as Music Director.

BWW Review: DISNEY THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Argyle Theatre
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - Jan 29, 2020

Babylon's shores are brimming and bubbling with beautiful brine now that Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' and half the ocean washed up on the stage of the Argyle Theatre. Ariel, Ursula, King Triton, and a mix of maritime mavens present the classic underwater adventure based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen and the Disney film.

VIDEO: First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the hit Broadway musical Disney's The Little Mermaid with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright.

Casting Has Been Announced for Disney's ALADDIN at the Peace Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020

Casting has been announced for the Greenville engagement of Disney's Aladdin. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Greenville at the Peace Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for a limited, two-week engagement through Sunday, Feb. 23.

Pre-Broadway 1776, ROCK OF AGES, SISTER ACT and More to Be Presented in Theatre Under The Stars 2020-2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2020

This morning, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced the line-up of musicals for its 2020-2021 Season via a video interview with Artistic Director, Dan Knechtges, by Arts & Culture Producer, Ernie Manouse. See the video below!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID Celebrates Opening at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 20, 2020

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the hit Broadway musical Disney's The Little Mermaid with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright. Check out photos from the cast's opening night celebration!

Photo Coverage: THE LITTLE MERMAID Opens At The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 20, 2020

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the hit Broadway musical Disney's The Little Mermaid with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright. Check out photos from opening night!

Photo Flash: The Argyle Theatre Presents Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2020

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the hit Broadway musical Disney's The Little Mermaid with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright.  

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Will Begin Performances Tomorrow at The Arygle Theatre in Babylon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2020

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), presents the hit Broadway musical Disney's The Little Mermaid with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright. Performances begin TOMORROW, Thursday, January 16, 2020 for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2020 at The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island).

LA TIENDA DE LOS HORRORES se despide de Barcelona
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 15, 2020

El próximo domingo 19, LA TIENDA DE LOS HORRORES bajará el telón por última vez en el Teatro Coliseum de Barcelonatras cuatro meses en cartel.

Carnegie Theatre Has Announced Their 2020-21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020

The 2020-21 Carnegie Theatre Season will be filled with laughter, nostalgia and a few surprises. Audiences will be introduced to a fast talking plant, relive a jam session at the historic Sun Records, celebrate traditions in changing times and experience the debut of a new script by a local arts leader.

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda Stops By ALADDIN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2020

Over the holiday Lin-Manuel Miranda made a return trip to Aladdin on Broadway. He stopped backstage afterwards to say hello to cast members Jacob Gutierrez and his former In the Heights co-star Arielle Jacobs.

The Argyle Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2020

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the hit Broadway musical Disney's The Little Mermaid with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright. Performances begin Thursday, January 16, 2020 for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2020 at The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island). Opening Night is Saturday evening, January 18, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Disney's The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

BWW Review: ALADDIN at Straz Center Tampa
by Carolan Trbovich - Dec 31, 2019

Disney's Aladdin Lights Up The Straz With A Mega Production

BWW Spain Instagram TakeOver con Diana Roig (LA TIENDA DE LOS HORRORES)
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 20, 2019

El próximo 27 de diciembre nos vamos directos al corazón del Coliseum de Barcelona con Diana Roig, protagonista de LA TIENDA DE LOS HORRORES, que nos llevará entre bambalinas de esta terrorífica y divertida comedia musical.

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Christian Borle Sing 'Dentist' from LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2019

Tomorrow, December 20, Ghostlight Records will release an an original cast recording of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, produced by Alan Menken, Will Van Dyke, Frank Wolf, and Michael Mayer - and executive produced by Kirdahy, Ahrens and Arnold. To order today, click here!

Lauren Marcus And More Announced For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2019

Pittsburgh Public Theater starts 2020 with the musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. This show is Marya Sea Kaminski's first musical at The Public, and features the return of Grammy winner John McDaniel as Music Director. Little Shop of Horrors runs January 23 a?' February 23, 2020 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600, go to ppt.org, or visit the Box Office.

DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS Kicks Off The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati's 101st Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2019

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is announcing the opening title of their 101st season, and it's only fitting for Cruella De Vil to show up for the celebration a?" along with three other famous Disney super-villains in Disney's Descendants! Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage October 10-19, 2020 at the Taft Theatre. The nation's oldest children's theatre is thrilled to present the pop culture phenomenon that mashes up of your favorite classic characters in a fun, fresh and feisty new Disney adventure.

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