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The Evergreen Chorale Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Now thru 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2015

The Evergreen Chorale presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' tonight, February 20 through March 8 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO, 80439.

PINKALICIOUS, LOMBARDI, THE NUTCRACKER and More Set for The Palace Theater's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 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.

Theatre on the Bay to Stage LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS from April 2015
by - Feb 16, 2015

The classic Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, will open for a season at Theatre on the Bay in 2015. Directed by Steven Stead and designed by Greg King, the show begins performance in April for a six-week season at the Camps Bay theatre venue.

Elyssa Renee Ramirez Brings UNLUCKY IN LOVE to 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Elyssa Renee Ramirez and Friends in 'Unlucky in Love' tonight, the 13th of February, 2015.

BEAUTIFUL Wins Best Musical Theatre Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 8, 2015

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL has won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album!

VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE's Guillermo Makes Broadway Debut in ALADDIN!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 6, 2015

Jimmy Kimmel Live's security guard, and sidekick, Guillermo, made his Broadway debut in Disney' ALADDIN this week and and footage from the special event was shared on last night's show on ABC.

STAGE TUBE: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE's Guillermo Makes Broadway Debut in ALADDIN!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2015

Jimmy Kimmel Live's security guard, and Jimmy's sidekick, Guillermo, recently made his Broadway debut in Disney's Aladdin! Tune in to Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight t 11:35pm|10:35pm CT on ABC to see how Guillermo prepared to his role and to see him take the stage. Check out a sneak peek below!

The Evergreen Chorale to Present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, 2/20-3/8
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2015

The Evergreen Chorale presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' February 20 through March 8 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO, 80439. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $22 Adults; $18 seniors (62+)/Students, $15 children, $17 groups of 10 or more and available by calling 303-674-4002 or online at www.evergreenchorale.org.

Sharon Playhouse's 2015 Season to Include MY FAIR LADY, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS & More
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2015

Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball, announces the 2015 summer season of musicals and plays My Fair Lady, Merrily We Roll Along, Little Shop of Horrors, Georgie: The Life and Death of George Rose, Peter and the Starcatcher, and the new musical, True Love.

Elyssa Renee Ramirez to Bring UNLUCKY IN LOVE to 54 Below, 2/13
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2015

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Elyssa Renee Ramirez and Friends in "Unlucky in Love" on Friday the 13th of February, 2015.

BWW Reviews: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Kingsbury Hall is Magical
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 2, 2015

The national tour of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, which played at Kingsbury Hall this past weekend, is a spirited, magical production of the beloved musical.

BWW Interview: He's Ready for a Wild Party! Joshua Henry Talks Returning to Encores! Off-Center Series, Reuniting with Sutton Foster & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2015

Henry just chatted with BroadwayWorld about returning to the series, reuniting with Sutton Foster, preparing for rehearsals and so much more. Check out the full interview below!

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Int'l Tour Asian Kickoff Extends Anew
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 30, 2015

Manila, Philippines--The first-ever international touring production of the Broadway hit musical Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast,' based on the 1991 Oscar-winning full-length animated feature film, and now--after 20 years--has reunited its original 1994 Broadway collaborators: director Robert Jess Roth, choreographer Matt West, scenic designer Stan Meyer, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, lighting designer Natasha Katz, bookwriter Linda Woolverton, composer Alan Menken, and lyricists Tim Rice (and the late Howard Ashman), is extending its Asian kickoff for another week from Sunday, February 1, to Sunday, February 8, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). The show was originally announced to close Sunday, January 25.

DAMN YANKEES, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for Cabrillo Music Theatre's 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2015

Cabrillo Music Theatre announces the 2015-2016 season of shows. Three shows new to Cabrillo and to the Civic Arts Plaza, and a returning classic last performed here in 1996, 'A Season for All Seasons' has a show for every season of the year, and all are crowd-pleasers that everyone will enjoy! All of Cabrillo's productions are locally produced, auditioned and rehearsed in Southern California, and performed exclusively at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Photo Flash: Jane Krakowski, Lou Diamond Phillips Visit Adam Jacobs at ALADDIN on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015

ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs was recently visited by Jane Krakowski and Lou Diamond Phillips, taking to Twitter to post photos. Check them out below!

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Int'l Tour Extends Manila Run Until 2/1
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 25, 2015

The first-ever international touring production of the Broadway hit musical Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast,' based on the 1991 Oscar-winning full-length animated feature film, and now--after 20 years--has reunited its original 1994 Broadway collaborators: director Robert Jess Roth, choreographer Matt West, scenic designer Stan Meyer, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, lighting designer Natasha Katz, bookwriter Linda Woolverton, composer Alan Menken, and lyricists Tim Rice (and the late Howard Ashman), is extending its run at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) until Sunday, February 1. (The show was originally announced to close Sunday, January 25.)

Tony Award-Winner Jane Krakowski Loves ALADDIN's Genie!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 25, 2015

ALADDIN's Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart (jmiglehart) recently posted a photo to Instagram featuring another Tony winner. The caption says, 'Yep, Jane Krakowsi loves the Genie!' Check out a larger version of the adorable moment below!

Tickets to Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Cadillac Palace Theatre On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2015

Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, go on sale to the public today, January 23 at 10 AM. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph) for a limited one-week engagement March 25 through 29.

THE RAINMAKER, 'WONDERFUL LIFE', 'RIPPED' and More Set for American Blues Theater's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2015

Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside is proud to announce American Blues Theater's 2015 -- 2016 30th Anniversary Season, "Seeing is Believing." All main stage performances take place at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Disney's ALADDIN Scouts West End's Dominion Theatre; MOTOWN Eyeing the Palladium
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2015

The Daily Mail writes that Broadway's ALADDIN was originally in talks to open at the London Palladium in 2016, but now the Disney production is in negotiations for the West End's Dominion Theatre instead.

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