Howard Ashman News

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Columbus as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Palace Theatre October 9-14.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the classic musical love story based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, October 16-21, 2012. This elaborate all-new production originated its national tour at the Orpheum in 1995 and is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song "Beauty and the Beast." Single tickets are on sale now. Beauty and the Beast is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

Kritzerland at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal presents 'The Songs That Got Away' as part of Kritzerland's Two-Year Anniversary Celebration tonight, September 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The concert features special guests Jason Graae, Rita McKenzie, Lindsay Ridgeway, Joan Ryan and Lea Thompson.

Theater Works has announced its YouthWorks season opener LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, which opens tonight, August 31st. Check out the talented Street Urchins, Ashley Sneddon, Camille Gribbons and Jenell Angel in this cult classic.

Today in 2009, The Little Mermaid closed at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where it ran for 685 performances. The Little Mermaid is based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. The musical's book is by Doug Wright, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman (written for the film) and new lyrics by Glenn Slater. The original cast featured Sierra Boggess in the title role of Ariel, Sean Palmer as Prince Eric, Brian D'Addario and Trevor Braun alternate as Flounder, Norm Lewis as King Triton, Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula, Tituss Burgess as Sebastian, Tyler Maynard as Flotsam, Derrick Baskin as Jetsam, Jonathan Freeman as Grimsby, and John Treacy Egan as Chef Louis.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Atlanta as part of the 2012-13 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Fox Theatre from November 27-December 2. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS The Musical devours the Glendale Centre Theatre. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, with a hit movie and a Broadway revival to its credit, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS takes root tonight, August 23 and flowers through Saturday, October 6. Locally produced exclusively for Southern California audiences, performances take place at the beautiful, nearly 400 seat Glendale Centre Theatre now in its 65th year of operation as the oldest, continually operating theatre in the United States.

StarStruck Theatre in Stuart raises the curtain on its 2012-2013 Professional Series with the musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS October 18 - 21.

Theater Works has announced its YouthWorks season opener LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, which opens on August 31st. Check out the talented Street Urchins, Ashley Sneddon, Camille Gribbons and Jenell Angel in this cult classic.

Kritzerland at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal presents 'The Songs That Got Away' as part of Kritzerland's Two-Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The concert features special guests Jason Graae, Rita McKenzie, Lindsay Ridgeway, Joan Ryan and Lea Thompson.

As reported this morning, lauded composer Alan Menken revealed at Disney's 'Destination D' event that the musical adaptation of ALADDIN is 'coming to Broadway.' View the announcement below!

According to various reports - from Stitch Kingdom to Perez Hilton - lauded composer Alan Menken revealed at Disney's 'Destination D' event that the musical adaptation of ALADDIN is being prepped for a Broadway run.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) has announced that single tickets for all five mainstage productions go on sale Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Beginning on Wednesday, August 15th, tickets can be purchased online at www.PaperMill.org or by calling our box office at 973.376.4343.

If the summer makes you yearn for a delightful musical, take the journey to the Olney Theatre Center and enjoy.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS The Musical devours the Glendale Centre Theatre. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, with a hit movie and a Broadway revival to its credit, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS takes root on Thursday, August 23 and flowers through Saturday, October 6. Locally produced exclusively for Southern California audiences, performances take place at the beautiful, nearly 400 seat Glendale Centre Theatre now in its 65th year of operation as the oldest, continually operating theatre in the United States.

Tuacahn's much-anticipated production of Disney's Aladdin provides a feast for the senses, filling the outdoor amphitheatre with heaping helpings of visual and aural splendor.

Hamlisch, one of only eleven EGOT winners in the history of the entertainment industry, was awarded three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards for his work. On Broadway, he wrote the music for A Chorus Line - which received the Pulitzer Prize - as well as They're Playing Our Song, The Goodbye Girl and Sweet Smell of Success.

Olney Theatre Center presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, opening tonight, August 1 and running through August 26. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.

Olney Theatre Center presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, opening tonight, August 1 and running through August 26. BroadwayWorld has a behind the scenes look at the cast, director, and a backstage tour of unloading Audrey II. Check it out below.