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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now Playing at the Hale Center Thru 8/27
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 26, 2011

Little Shop of Horrors is now playing at the Hale Center through August 27th, 2011.

Upcoming MTI Shows for Italy - 7/24
by BWW - Jul 24, 2011

Upcoming MTI Shows - 7/24 for Milan

Yorktown Stage Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, 7/23 -31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2011

Yorktown Stage Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Yorktown Stage Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 7/23-31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2011

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS 'Little Shop Of Horrors'. Saturday Afternoon, JulyThe hilariously creepy musical is based on the low-budget 1960 cult film. The catchy musical score, composed by Menken in the style of 1960's rock -‘n- roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several show-stoppers including 'Skid Row,' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour,' as well as the title song 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: July 16- 22!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 22, 2011

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

BWW Reviews: ALADDIN at the 5th Avenue Theatre - Very Disney Park
by Jay Irwin - Jul 22, 2011

Take a much beloved Disney hit animated musical written by the incomparable Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and turn it into a big flashy Broadway musical directed by recent Tony award winner Casey Nicholaw fresh off 'The Book of Mormon'. Sounds like a no brainer, right? What can go wrong? Well, plenty as is evidenced by the 5th Avenue Theatre's most recent pre-Broadway tryout, 'Aladdin' which more resembles a Disney park show than a legit stage musical.

STAGE TUBE: Alan Menken Sings for Kids at Seattle Children's Hospital
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2011

Legedary composer Alan Manken, who's msic is currently represented on Broadway in SISTER ACT, recently visited Seattle Children Hospital, where he treated the kids to performance of some of his most popular tunes- 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Under the Sea,' and 'A Whole New World.' Click below to check out Menken in action!

This Week on Theater Talk: Alan Menken Sings Again, MORMON & More
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2011

Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series executive producer Susan Haskins.

WaterTower Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 7/22-8/21
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2011

WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for Little Shop of Horrors, running July 22 - August 21, 2011 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

This Week on Theater Talk: Alan Menken Sings Again, MORMON & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2011

Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series executive producer Susan Haskins.

Tennessee Rep Offers New Season Preview with NASHVILLE SCENES, 8/5
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 19, 2011

Tennessee Repertory Theatre will partner with the Nashville Scene for a special event to kick-off its 2011-12 season of live, professional theatre. The evening - titled Nashville Scenes - will feature staged readings of scenes from Tennessee Rep's upcoming season and heavy hors d'oeuvres and will be held Friday, August 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at TPAC's Andrew Johnson Theater (505 Deaderick Street).

Tennessee Rep Presents Third Annual Nashville Scenes, Held 8/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2011

Tennessee Repertory Theatre will partner with Nashville Scene for a special event to kick-off its 2011-12 season of live, professional theatre.

Photo Flash: Disney's ALADDIN at 5th Avenue Theatre - First Look!
by BWW - Jul 18, 2011

The 5th Avenue Theatre began previews for Aladdin, a new stage musical adapted from Disney's 1992 animated feature film on July 7, 2011, in anticipation of a July 21, 2011 opening. Aladdin, featuring the Academy Award®-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, will run through July 31, 2011. The first official production photos have been released and appear below!

Upcoming MTI Shows for Italy - 7/17
by BWW - Jul 17, 2011

Upcoming MTI Shows - 7/17 for Milan

Fountain Hills Youth Theater Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR., 8/26-9/11
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2011

Fountain Hills Youth Theater proudly announces the opening show of their 2011-12 Season, Beauty and the Beast Jr. Book by Linda Wolverton, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Music by Alan Menken.

El Dorado Musical Theatre Announces Registration and Auditions for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 8/20
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2011

Auditions on Saturday, August 20

TV: Sneak Peek of Disney's ALADDIN at 5th Avenue Theatre!
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 15, 2011

The 5th Avenue Theatre just opened the premiere of Aladdin, a new stage musical adapted from Disney's 1992 animated feature film. Aladdin, featuring the Academy Award®-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, began previews on July 7 and runs until July 31, 2011. Click below for a first look at Aladdin onstage at the 5th Avenue Theatre!

MTC School of Performing Arts Presents Disney's Aladdin: Junior Edition Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2011

Music Theatre of Connecticut School of Performing Arts MainStage Kids presents Disney's 'Aladdin: Junior Edition.'

Norris Theatre Presents ALADDIN JR. August 5-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011

Disney's magical stage musical "Aladdin Jr." comes to the Norris Theatre for nine performances, August 5-14.

Photo Flash: Ron Clements and John Musker Visit 5th Avenue's ALADDIN
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2011

The 5th Avenue Theatre just began previews of Aladdin, a new stage musical adapted from Disney's 1992 animated feature film. Aladdin, featuring the Academy Award®-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, began performances on July 7 and runs until July 31, 2011. Official opening is July, 21. Check out photos of the cast with writers/directors of the movie, Ron Clements and John Musker below!

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