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BWW Interview: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The HopeBox Theatre
by Blair Howell - Oct 17, 2016

While LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is a charming, kooky and hilarious musical cult classic about a man-eating plant from outer space, Brandon Stauffer sees the show a little bit differently.

Soluna Studio to Produce LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2016

SoLuna Studio will produce the musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS as a part their professional mainstage season, with performances running October 14th-30th.

Aspire Community Theatre Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 13, 2016

Meet Aspire Community Theatre, the newest theatrical company in town! Aspire Community Theatre, with the tag 'for the next generation of characters,' is producing their first main stage production! 

Broadway By the Bay Presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2016

The blockbuster musical, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, runs from November 4th through November 20th at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA).

Guy Richie to Helm Live-Action ALADDIN Reboot for Disney!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2016

Guy Ritchie is currently in discussions to helm a live-action re-imagining of Disney's ALADDIN. The project marks the latest in a string of upcoming live-action reboots of Disney classics

BWW Review: Flawed People Fighting for Connection Appear in Beck's Disappointing BODY AWARENESS
by Roy Berko - Oct 10, 2016

Annie Baker won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize in drama for THE FLICK, a thoughtful drama concerning three employees of an art-house movie theatre.

BWW Review: Alan Menken Debuts Fresh Retrospective Concert at Segerstrom Center
by Michael L. Quintos - Oct 10, 2016

The prolific eight-time Academy Award-winning composer---perhaps best known for his decades of unforgettable work in several landmark Disney animated musicals---was on hand to unveil a world premiere concert entitled 'A WHOLE NEW WORLD WITH ALAN MENKEN' on September 30, 2016 at Orange County's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Part cabaret concert, part one-man retrospective story time/show-and-tell, this 'trial' showcase, he hoped, would serve as the springboard for what is to become a series of similar concerts celebrating his enviable career thus far.

The Livingston Theatre Company presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 9, 2016

The Livingston Theatre Company presents Little Shop of Horrors.

Tickets On Sale for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at Old National Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2016

Broadway in Indianapolis announces that tickets are on sale for The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid playing Old National Centre February 7-12, 2017.  This fun-filled, timeless tale is part of the 2016/2017 Broadway in Indianapolis season.  Tickets are available in-person at the Old National Centre box office, Clowes Memorial Hall, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 1-800-982-2787.  Groups of 10 or more can book now by calling 317-632-5183.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS To Bloom At Dante Hall This Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2016

Little Shop Of Horrors the musical hit, will 'plant' itself at Atlantic City's historic Dante Hall for a limited run of performances starting October 28th at 8pm, just in time for the Halloween holiday! Little Shop Of Horrors is presented by JRL Productions in association with Musical Theater International and Dante Hall Theater.

Disney's ALADDIN Announces Education Programme
by Liz Cearns - Oct 4, 2016

Disney's new musical, Aladdin, which opened to critical acclaim in June 2016, has announced a new education programme. This consists of curriculum-linked education resources for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils, workshops for pupils aged 7+ and a series of behind the scenes videos which include interviews with the multi award-winning creative team.

The 2016-17 Season at The Playhouse San Antonio Announced
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016

The Playhouse San Antonio is pleased and excited to present the 2016-17 Season.

ADDAMS FAMILY & MARY POPPINS Top List of Most Performed High School Shows
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2016

The Addams Family topped the list for the most-produced high school musical for the second consecutive year, and Mary Poppins made its list debut at second place, in an annual survey conducted by the Educational Theatre Association's flagship Dramatics magazine.

Disney Announces ALADDIN to Open in Melbourne Next Year
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2016

Today, Disney Theatrical Productions announced Aladdin the hit Broadway musical, will open at Her Majesty's Theatre in April 2017. Tickets will be available to the general public through Ticketek from 9AM, Thursday 6 October.

BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, 27 September 2016
by Emma Cann - Sep 28, 2016

The cult musical, Little Shop of Horrors, has long been a favourite amongst cinema and theatre fans alike. Following an unlikely beginning - a low budget Sci-fi B movie shot in just two days - Little Shop of Horrors was turned into a musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, turning this quirky part horror, part comedy into an enduring success. 

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN'S Courtney Reed Takes Us Behind 'These Palace Walls' in New Video
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2016

Shining, shimmering inspiration! Explore beyond the palace walls with Aladdin the Musical's Courtney Reed.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Adds Matinee at Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2016

Little Shop of Horrors at Playhouse on Park will present an exclusive Today matinee with specially priced seating on Today, September 27 at 2pm.

Soluna Studio to Produce LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2016

SoLuna Studio will produce the musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS as a part their professional mainstage season, with performances running October 14th-30th.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 9/24-9/25/2016
by - Sep 26, 2016

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, September 25, 2016 - Sunday, September 25, 2016.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of PCS's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Featuring Nick Cearley, Gina Milo, Jamison Stern and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 25, 2016

Portland Center Stage at The Armory's 2016-2017 season kicks off with the hilarious and rockin' sci-fi musical, Little Shop of Horrors, based on the film by Roger Corman, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. The demonic plant opened on September 16; and performances run through October 16. Bill Fennelly directs a cast featuring Nick Cearley, Gina Milo, Jamison Stern, Chaz Rose, David Meyers, Ebony Blake, Johari Nandi and Alexis Tidwell.

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