Howard Ashman News

Piedmont Players Theatre introduces the cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.

Select seating for the world premiere musical stage production of Disney's classic animated film ALADDIN has now been made available byway of special subscription packages for the tuner, with 20% discounted seats as well as early bird discounts available through June 30.

Tickets for the Toronto premiere of Disney's Aladdin, a new musical based on the Academy Award winning animated film, will go on sale to the public Monday, June 10th at 9AM online, by phone and in person.

Paper Mill Playhouse's The Little Mermaid is beautifully imagined in an underwater world full of vibrant colors, aqueous movements, and dazzling visuals.

Tonight, June 3, 2013, over a dozen Broadway performers will honor the life and lyrics of Howard Ashman at a concert for AIDS Walk New York, benefiting GMHC and 40 other AIDS service organizations in the tri-state area. Hosted at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe, the concert will feature songs with lyrics written by Ashman throughout his career, from his Oscar-winning work in Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, to lesser known gems from Smile and songs originally written for Aladdin.

The Long Beach Playhouse is closing its 2012-2013 Mainstage Season with one of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, the quirky and much-loved musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, an affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies.

Auditions for 'Little Shop of Horrors' with book by Howard Ashman and music and lyrics by Alan Menken take place on Saturday, July 13 from 11am-4pm and Sunday, July 14 from 6-9pm, with callbacks on Monday, July 15 from 7-10pm.at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045. Production dates are September 13-October 19, 2013 for a six-week run on Fri/Sat at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm, directed by Michael-Anthony Nozzi.

On Monday, June 3, 2013, over a dozen Broadway performers will honor the life and lyrics of Howard Ashman at a concert for AIDS Walk New York, benefiting GMHC and 40 other AIDS service organizations in the tri-state area. Hosted at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe, the concert will feature songs with lyrics written by Ashman throughout his career, from his Oscar-winning work in Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, to lesser known gems from Smile and songs originally written for Aladdin.

Go 'Under the Sea' for a spectacular view backstage as our cast learns how to swim. Disney's The Little Mermaid will run at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from May 29 through June 30, 2013. For tickets visit www.PaperMill.org.

Early on in Little Shop of Horrors, the crowd favorite musical now playing at the Sheldon Vexler Theatre, forlorn florist Seymour Krelborn begs his strange and interesting but dying new plant, dubbed the Audrey II, to bloom. The same pleas could be asked of the show. While bolstered by some talented and gifted performers, this production sadly remains a seedling that doesn't completely sprout.

Go 'under the sea' this summer with the Roxy Regional School of the Arts in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Jr., opening Friday, May 17, at 6pm.

Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced the cast and creative team for Disney's The Little Mermaid, based on the classic animated film of the same title.

The Actors Training Center Repertory Company at The Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY &THE BEAST JR., the enchanting theatrical version of the beloved Academy Award-winning film, in a limited engagement now through Sunday, May 12. DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. is slightly shorter than the original Tony Award-winning stage production and perfect for children five and older. The production is directed by Jeff Award winner Janet Louer, Artistic Director of The ATC Repertory Company. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

The Actors Training Center Repertory Company at The Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., will present DISNEY'S BEAUTY &THE BEAST JR., the enchanting theatrical version of the beloved Academy Award-winning film, in a limited engagement now through Sunday, May 12. DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. is slightly shorter than the original Tony Award-winning stage production and perfect for children five and older. The production is directed by Jeff Award winner Janet Louer, Artistic Director of The ATC Repertory Company.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Boise as part of Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Morrison Center. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

With the world seemingly spinning out of control with wars, earthquakes, tsunamis, budget crises, unemployment, economic strife, and political upheaval, what better time to produce an 'end of the world' satire complete with a Motown style score and a giant carnivorous plant from outer space bent on devouring mankind. Come enjoy an evening of macabre laughs and Doo-Wop songs with Kelrik's latest musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, playing April 5 - 21 at Unity. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

'Disney's Beauty and the Beast,' the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to The Smith Center as part of the Broadway Las Vegas series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage today, April 16 to 21.

Pasadena's Stage Door Inc. continues their 2013 season of murder, madness, and mayhem with a fun and campy production of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, which was inspired by Roger Corman's cult 1960 film The Little Shop of Horrors. The musical is set in the late 1950s/early 1960s, and features music written to emulate the sounds of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop, and early Motown. It's also a Faustian tale, where a down-oh-his-luck guy finds fortune, fame, and love because of his strange and exotic plant. The only down side is that to keep the money and adoration rolling in, he has to find people to feed to the plant that only thrives from consuming human blood.

Producer and President of Disney Theatrical Productions, Thomas Schumacher and Shiki Theatre Company celebrate their ongoing producing partnership with The Little Mermaid, which opens in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at Shiki's Natsu Theatre.

With the world seemingly spinning out of control with wars, earthquakes, tsunamis, budget crises, unemployment, economic strife, and political upheaval, what better time to produce an 'end of the world' satire complete with a Motown style score and a giant carnivorous plant from outer space bent on devouring mankind.