Howard Ashman News

Prior to the curtain coming down last night on Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' Sierra Boggess invited BroadwayWorld to join her for her Opening Night dress and jewelry fitting. Having a blast trying on her Calvin Klein dresses selected by Orazio Fortunato and Lily Seidler, and stunning jewels by Verdura selected by Jim Haag, Ben Strothmann snapped these photos for our readers. But don't take our word about all the fun Sierra had - read the captions in her own words below! Congratulations Sierra on your Broadway debut!

On Thursday, January 10 and Friday, January 11, Disney's The Little Mermaid will be featured on ABC's 'Good Morning America.'

Anxious for Opening Night of 'The Little Mermaid' on Thursday, January 10, Tituss Burgess (currently starring as Sebastian) shares some of his thrills in playing one of the world's most notable shellfish, the creative processes behind the new musical, and what audiences have to look forward to at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre!

FOX 5's 'Good Day New York' reporter Anne Craig visits Broadway's The Little Mermaid on Tuesday, January 8. 'Good Day New York' airs locally on Channel 5 from 7am - 9am.

BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you video highlights from Disney's newest magical production on Broadway - The Little Mermaid - which opens on January 10th, 2008.

Alan Menken, composer of Disney's The Little Mermaid, will be interviewed on XM Satellite Radio's 'Downstage Center' on Friday, December 21 (6 PM Eastern Time). The interview will air on XM's 'On Broadway' Channel 28.

Renee Fleming, an American leading opera and jazz soprano, and Glen Keane, the original animator of 'Ariel,' visited the new Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

The new Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid will resume performances tonight, Thursday, November 29. Prior to the canceled performances due to the recent labor dispute, the show played five sold out previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). The previously scheduled opening night of December 6 has been cancelled and The Little Mermaid will now have its official press opening on Thursday, January 10 at 8PM.

As a result of the current labor dispute, the new Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid has postponed its previously announced Opening Night performance.

Disney Theatrical Productions proudly presents the theatrical stage production of The Little Mermaid, began previews at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 3, for an official opening December 6, 2007.

Disney Theatrical Productions is proud to present the theatrical stage production of The Little Mermaid, based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, to begin previews at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre beginning November 3, for an official opening December 6, 2007.

BroadwayWorld's James Sims recently sat down with Jennifer Leigh Warren at Mark's Restaurant to talk about her experience working with the late Howard Ashman, struggling for roles on Broadway and singing her heart out on the cabaret stage...

With its final performance this Sunday, September 9, Disney's pre-Broadway engagement of The Little Mermaid has sold-out its entire seven week run at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

This September, Upright Cabaret returns to the place it all began for a festival of new generation cabaret. From a Broadway Diva to a Goddess...from a future Fashion Mogul to a Farm Girl. Shane Scheel, Chris Isaascson and Trapper Felides are thrilled to present an eclectic mix of some of the hottest talent in the country...

Set your DVRs. This Friday, Former New York Times Theatre Critic, Frank Rich, who was once known as 'the Butcher of Broadway' will appear on the Late Show with David Letterman...

Disney Theatrical Productions is proud to present the theatrical stage production of 'The Little Mermaid,' based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, to begin previews at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre beginning November 3, for an official opening December 6, 2007.

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents the classic spoof-horror musical Little Shop of Horrors from August 9th through September 29th, with press night on August 16th.

Menier Chocolate Factory's hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors, which is playing an extended West End run at the Ambassadors Theatre after a stint at the Duke of York's, will close on September 8th

Joe Quenqua has been tapped to head public relations strategy for Disney Theatrical Group, the Walt Disney Company's live entertainment unit.

After enchanting audiences for more than 13 years, Disney's Beauty and the Beast took its final bow at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Sunday, July 29th, and BroadwayWorld was there!