Howard Ashman News

Despite the fact that THE LITTLE MERMAID was considered an initial failure, Disney exec Thomas Schumacher reveals that there is a good chance it may return to North America in its latest incarnation.

Disney is currently in talks with executives of the London Palladium theatre to bring the Broadway musical to the West End in early 2016.

A North American national touring production Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom as a special part of the 2014-15 season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage from tonight, November 21- 26 for eight performances, and will please audiences of all ages.

Bring the family to see this kid-friendly musical that will delight all audiences.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, premieres in Riverside as part of the Broadway in Riverside 2014-15 Season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Fox Performing Arts Center tonight, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m.

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, check out some of the biggest names of stage, screen and music performing 'Part of Your World' from the hit animated film

Disney Theatrical Productions has announced a ticket exchange program for its Broadway musicals Aladdin and The Lion King, representing a breakthrough unprecedented in commercial Broadway theatre for its flexibility, scale and duration

William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, is proud to announce its Theatre Company will perform Howard Ashman's cult-classic, horror/sci-fi/comedy, Little Shop of Horrors in Kenan Hall located in Main Building at 15 East Peace St. The event is being held from tonight, Nov. 13 to Sunday, Nov. 16, and is directed by visiting Broadway Director and four-time Tony Award winner, Michael Bush.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, returns to Calgary as part of the Broadway Across Canada 2014 - 2015 season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for February 17 - 22, 2015. For information on the production, visit ?www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com. Tickets will go on sale November 15, 2014 at 10 AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca or call toll-free 1-855-985-5000.

The University of Hartford's Hartt School is pleased to announce its performances for December.

William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, is proud to announce its Theatre Company will perform Howard Ashman's cult-classic, horror/sci-fi/comedy, Little Shop of Horrors in Kenan Hall located in Main Building at 15 East Peace St. The event is being held from Thursday, Nov. 13 to Sunday, Nov. 16, and is directed by visiting Broadway Director and four-time Tony Award winner, Michael Bush.

Adam Jacobs welcomed twin boys, Jack and Alex, earlier this year, on the morning of the company's first rehearsal for the Broadway production of ALADDIN. For their first Halloween, the production's Tony-winning costume designer, Gregg Barnes, made mini-Aladdin costumes for the boys. Check out photos from the family's holiday below!

Polished and engaging, this cabaret proved one to remember.

Today we are counting down the absolute scariest musicals of all time in honor of Halloween 2014.

Disney Theatrical Productions and Stage Entertainment announce the European premiere and second international production of Disney's Aladdin, the smash Broadway musical comedy. Performances will begin fall 2015 at The Stage Theatre Neue Flora in Hamburg, Germany

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Milwaukee as part of the BMO Harris Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts for March 17-22. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

A North American national touring production Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom as a special part of the 2014-15 season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage from November 21- 26 for eight performances, and will please audiences of all ages.

After six consecutive years, Disney's Beauty and the Beast has relinquished its place as the top musical in the annual survey of most-produced titles in United States high school theatres, unseated during the 2013-14 season by another adaptation of an animated anti-hero: Shrek the Musical. Returning to the list, and rounding out the top three, is Godspell, which has seen its popularity rise after a recent Broadway revival and subsequent national tour.

The Muny in St. Louis has just revealed their 2015 season via the St. Louis Post Dispatch which will include BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, MY FAIR LADY, OKLAHOMA!, HAIRSPRAY, INTO THE WOODS, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY and a new adaption of HOLIDAY INN.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Seattle as part of the KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at The Paramount Theatre from today, October 21 - 26, 2014.