Howard Ashman News

The classic French fairy tale, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, is given the full-blown Disney treatment in this adaptation of their own 1991 animated film. While retaining many of the elements that gave the movie it's own particular charm, this version runs a bit too long and leisurely for my tastes, being padded out with additional, and largely forgettable songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, some of which were cut from the movie. But, there's no denying the appeal of this material, and the large contingent of families in attendance on a muggy night at the Muny all seemed to be having a great time with this appealing and fun production that kicks off their 2010 season.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Nashville as a special of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series and presented by Miller and Martin PLLC.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Nashville as a special of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series and presented by Miller and Martin PLLC.

The trailer has been released for the two disk limited time only edition of 'Beauty and the Beast' which will be out on November 23, 2010. The cover of the DVD has also been released. The Blu-ray high-definition disk will be released on October 5, 2010.

How far would you go to achieve your dreams? La Costa Theatre opens its newly renovated space with a dark comedic new twist on Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's cult classic Little Shop of Horrors

How far would you go to achieve your dreams? La Costa Theatre opens its newly renovated space with a dark comedic new twist on Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's cult classic Little Shop of Horrors

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Performance Network Theatre's production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, is being extended for an additional two weeks. The musical comedy will now run through Sunday, May 30th, at which time the show must close. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is directed by Carla Milarch and features Jason Richards, Courtney Myers and Naz Edwards.

WaterTower Theatre (WTT) and Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin are proud to announce the 2010-2011 season for WTT's Main Stage Series. WTT's new season promises to entertain and engage audiences with a rousing mix of musicals, classic dramas, side-splitting comedies and highly anticipated regional premieres.

How far would you go to achieve your dreams? La Costa Theatre opens its newly renovated space with a dark comedic new twist on Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's cult classic Little Shop of Horrors

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the Shubert Theater for a limited engagement, May 14-16. The five performances, Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday at 1pm & 6 pm, are sponsored by Lexus of New Haven, New Haven Register and WTNH, News Channel 8.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Nashville as a special of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series and presented by Miller and Martin PLLC.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the Shubert Theater for a limited engagement, May 14-16. The five performances, Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday at 1pm & 6 pm, are sponsored by Lexus of New Haven, New Haven Register and WTNH, News Channel 8.

Performance Network Theatre's production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, is being extended for an additional two weeks. The musical comedy will now run through Sunday, May 30th, at which time the show must close. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is directed by Carla Milarch and features Jason Richards, Courtney Myers and Naz Edwards.

Performance Network Theatre announces its production of the musical, 'Little Shop of Horrors' with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. 'Little Shop of Horrors' will begin April 1st and run through May 9th, 2010. This zany comedy stars Broadway veteran Naz Edwards ('Souvenir'), Jason Richards ('The Fantasticks'), Aaron Moore ('The Fantasticks'), BJ Love ('Christmas Carol'd') and Courtney Myers. It is directed by Performance Network Executive Director, Carla Milarch ('The Fantasticks,' 'The Baker's Wife'), with musical direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

A strong lineup of productions for the 2010-11 season continues Children's Theatre of Charlotte's commitment to providing theatre that entertains, challenges and inspires young people and families. In its 63rd year, the Theatre presents a wide range of shows, including musical spectacular Disney's Aladdin, the return of popular holiday production Scrooge! and several storybook adaptations that are new to area audiences.

Learn the creative process and get a glimpse behind the scenes of Performance Network Theatre's production of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's 'Little Shop of Horrors.' The Behind the Scenes event will be held on Sunday, May 2nd at 4:15pm, following the 2pm matinee performance.

A tuneful, funny musical score meets a giant man-eating plant when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS devours the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. 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 will close Sunday, May 2nd. Locally produced exclusively for Southern California audiences, performances take place at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.