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Children's Theatre of Cincinnati to Stage Disney's ALADDIN JR., 4/10-12 & 18
by BroadwayWorld JR - Mar 27, 2015

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati ends its 90th MainStage Season with DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR., April 10-12 and 18, 2015 at the Taft Theatre.

LITTLE MERMAID, TUG OF WAR Cycle, MADSUMMER Premiere and More Set for Chicago Shakespeare's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2015

?Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson announce today the line-up of the 2015/16 Season, including innovative reimaginings of the classical canon, new work developed at CST and the first installment of Gaines' ambitious Shakespeare history cycle. Anticipating Shakespeare 400, the international celebration of the playwright's four-hundred-year legacy in 2016, the season honors Shakespeare's spirit of inventiveness and audacity.

America's First Regional Theatre - Cleveland Play House - Announces Centennial Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 21, 2015

The Nation's first professional regional theatre, Cleveland Play House (CPH), proudly announces the highly-anticipated lineup of shows in its record-breaking 100th Anniversary Season, under Artistic Director Laura Kepley.

Disney's ALADDIN Celebrates First Anniversary on Broadway Today
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 20, 2015

Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, celebrates one year on Broadway March 20th at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street).

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coming to Morris Performing Arts Center, 4/29-30
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 19, 2015

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to South Bend as a special engagement to the Broadway Theatre League 2014-2015 Broadway in South Bend season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at The Morris Performing Arts Center for two performances only April 29 and 30.

PINKALICIOUS, LOMBARDI, THE NUTCRACKER and More Set for The Palace Theater's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2015

The Palace Theater, Wisconsin Dells' newest professional theater, 564 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy South, has announced its exciting new season full of critically acclaimed shows for the whole family.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Returns to the Orpheum Theatre, Now thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2015

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning, worldwide, smash hit Broadway musical, returns to Minneapolis as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production comes to life at the Orpheum Theatre tonight, March 10-15, 2015. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.

Mad Myrna's Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Now Through 3/21
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 9, 2015

Mad Myrna's Productions is continuing it's tradition of camp musical theater. We proudly present Little Shop of Horrors, now playing through March 21. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

New Vision Players Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, 3/26-29
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 8, 2015

From the award-winning community theater company who brought you sold-out performances of hit musicals such as Legally Blonde: The Musical, Into The Woods and Les Miserables (winner of 4 NJACT Perry Awards), New Vision Players PROUDLY PRESENTS their spring 2015 musical-- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, 3/26-29.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage in Norwalk Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 7, 2015

MTC MainStage in Norwalk present 'Little Shop of Horrors,' April 17 - May 3. Performances are Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.

FLASH FRIDAY: Human Again! BEAUTY & THE BEAST Blasts Back To The Big Screen With A Starry Cast
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 6, 2015

Today we are turning our attention to Disney's hotly anticipated new movie musical adaptation of BEAUTY & THE BEAST.

First-Ever Autism-Friendly Performance of ALADDIN Set for This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2015

This Sunday March 8, 1:00pm matinee performance of Disney's Tony Award-winning musical, Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) completes the fourth season of autism-friendly performances presented by TDF's Autism Theatre Initiative (ATI). The other autism-friendly performances of Broadway shows presented this past season have been The Lion King, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and Matilda.

ALADDIN Star & Tony Winner James Iglehart Heads to 54 Below, 5/4
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 5, 2015

James Monroe Iglehart makes his 54 Below debut with How the Heck Did I Get Here? on Monday, May 4th at 7 pm.

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Sets 2015-16 Season: 'BRIDGES,' 'SPELLING BEE,' 'STARCATCHER' & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2015

Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the state's largest nonprofit professional theatre, is proud to announce its 40th Season. Beginning in September, the new season will include Tony Award-winning artistic experiences and family favorites that exemplify The Rep's mission of producing diverse work of the highest artistic standards for its Arkansas audience.

Universal Music Enterprises Prepares Five-Month Rollout of Soundtrack Album Reissues on Vinyl
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2015

Universal Music Enterprises has announced a rollout of 26 individual soundtrack albums on vinyl

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coming to Heinz Hall, 3/31-4/5
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Pittsburgh. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, from Tuesday, March 31 to Sunday, April 5, 2015, as a season special part of the 2014-2015 PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series. This production is presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony, and Broadway Across America.

VIDEO: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs & Courtney Reed Share What They've Learned About Love
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 2, 2015

Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, the stars of ALADDIN on Broadway sharewhat they've learned from playing Broadway's most romantic couple in this all-new video titled 'You Can't Wish for Love.'

Yorktown Stage Presents Disney's Aladdin JR This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2015

Disney's Aladdin JR. is a one-act, seven-scene theatre musical adapted from the animated Disney film Aladdin. The production runs 70 minutes and is being presented by Yorktown Stage this weekend, February 27-28, 2015.

Original Stars of Disney's ALADDIN Will Remain on Broadway Into 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2015

Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, is pleased to announce that original stars Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), Tony Award nominee Jonathan Freeman (Jafar), Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Genie) and Courtney Reed (Jasmine) have extended their contracts with the production through February 21, 2016. The four actors have led the 'sublime' (NY1) Aladdin company since its pilot production at Seattle's Fifth Avenue Theatre in the summer of 2011 and garnered critical acclaim when the Broadway production opened on March 20, 2014.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Returning to the Orpheum Theatre, 3/10-15
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 20, 2015

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning, worldwide, smash hit Broadway musical, returns to Minneapolis as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production comes to life at the Orpheum Theatre March 10-15, 2015. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.

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