Howard Ashman News

The Tony winning song and dance Genie takes time out to give an impromptu plug for the New York institution.

YouTuber Jesse Wellens dressed up as Disney's Aladdin, and rode a magic carpet on wheels throughout the streets of New York, thrilling onlookers who tried to whip out their phones and quickly snap a video of the Disney prince. Check out the video, set to a remixed version of 'Friend Like Me'!

Fiddlehead Theatre Company will continue its groundbreaking 21st season with the enchanting fable Disney's The Little Mermaid for an extended run of nine performances from Nov 27th-Dec 6th at The Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA).

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to San Diego as part of Broadway/ San Diego's 2015-2016 season.

IN THE HEIGHTS' Jade Ewen and HERE LIES LOVE's Dean John-Wilson could be singing 'A Whole New World' on the magic carpet when it flies across the pond for ALADDIN's West End debut next summer.

This morning, James Monroe Iglehart, Tony Award-winning star of Disney's hit Broadway musical ALADDIN, stopped by the New York Stock Exchange to ring the Opening Bell. See him in action below!

Notre Dame's Department of Film, Television, and Theatre (FTT) announces LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, November 18-22 in the Decio Mainstage Theatre at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Directed and choreographed by guest artist Nathan Halvorson, who previously helmed FTT's production of Cabaret (2013), LITTLE SHOP will also feature puppets by special effects makeup artist and puppeteer RJ Haddy, who was a finalist on Season 2 of the Syfy channel's reality competition series FACE OFF.

White Plains Performing Arts Center Conservatory Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors, November 13-15. A gleefully gruesome musical spoof of the 1960 Roger Corman Film, this monster musical is about a hapless florist shop worker, Seymour, who offers his tender love and care to a plant that feeds on human blood. This plant, Audrey II, named after Seymour's secret love, quickly becomes a fascinating attraction in neighborhood called Skid Row. The score, composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman, (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Aladdin) follows the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown.

Disney India brings the timeless classic Beauty and the Beast to the Indian stage for the first time ever. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this classic musical love story is presented to Indian audiences on the same scale as the mega-productions seen on New York's Broadway and on London's West End. Over 100 of the best musical theatre performers in India will bring the story of Beauty and the Beast alive on stage, with world class production values, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes, drawing inspiration from western and Indian influences.  BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the star-studded red carpet opening event below!

Let me start by saying, Dear Readers, that "Little Shop of Horrors" is one of my all time favorite shows. In fact I was fortunate enough to see the incredible Encore's version with Ellen Greene back in July. In my opinion, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's show is one of those near perfect musicals. So you'll understand when I say that I'm pretty picky about the show when people attempt to put it up. And that is why I'm thrilled to say that the current production from SecondStory Rep, filled with fantastic voices and tons of fun completely gets how the show needs to be done.

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, October 25, 2015 for productions in your area and around the country.

Disney India today announced plans to bring the timeless classic Beauty and the Beast to the Indian stage for the first time ever. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this classic musical love story will be presented to Indian audiences on the same scale as the mega-productions seen on New York's Broadway and on London's West End. Over 100 of the best musical theatre performers in India will bring the story of Beauty and the Beast alive on stage, with world class production values, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes, drawing inspiration from western and Indian influences.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to the Triangle as part of the Encore Broadway at DPAC 2015 / 2016 season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at DPAC from October 23-25, 2015. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Watch Jonathan Freeman, star of Broadway's ALADDIN and Disney's original 'Jafar', perform a special Disney Villains Medley for Oh My Disney. Click below to hear him channel the Sultan's evil advisor, Ursula from THE LITTLE MERMAID, 101 DALMATIANS' Cruella de Vil, and Oogie Boogie from THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to the Triangle as part of the Encore Broadway at DPAC 2015 / 2016 season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at DPAC from October 23-25, 2015. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Broadway In Chicago has announced that Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, returns to Chicago in 2016.

Aladdin's Jasmine, Courtney Reed, offers another episode of her inspirational web series, #CourtneyChat, where she and Broadway friends talk about important issues like feminism, having confidence and compassion.

Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning hit musical based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, is now in its second smash year on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street). This weekend TODAY show anchor Natalie Morales took in the show - check out photos from her visit below!

It has been announced today that cult musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors will next year embark on an Australian Tour. Starring Brent Hill and Esther Hannaford, the production will premiere at Hayes Theatre Co in Sydney in February 2016 followed by seasons in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Atlanta as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2015/2016 season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Fox Theatre from February 2-7.