Howard Ashman News

More stars have been confirmed for the upcoming Broadway production of The Little Mermaid.

The West End transfer of the Menier Chocolate Factory revival of Little Shop of Horrors begins previews March 6, and will officially open at London's Duke of York's Theatre March 12.

Sierra Boggess - who currently plays Christine in Phantom - the Las Vegas Spectacular - has been confirmed by Disney to play the role of Ariel in the upcoming Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid.

'That's So Raven' star Anneliese van der Pol will be Broadway's final Belle in Beauty and the Beast, which is set to close at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on July 29th.

Sierra Boggess - who currently plays Christine in Phantom - the Las Vegas Spectacular - has reportedly been offered the role of Ariel in the upcoming Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid

Wicked is snubbed by the Olivier Award panel, Elaine Paige gives us her Drowsy Chaperone, Connie extends for another year and Little Shop transfers!

The Menier Chocolate Factory's hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors will extend its tendrils into the West End this spring

THE LITTLE MERMAID will receive its pre-Broadway engagement at the Denver Center Attractions at Ellie Caulkins Opera House beginning July 26, 2007.

After enchanting audiences for more than 13 years, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the inaugural Broadway musical from Disney Theatrical Productions, will take its final bow at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) on Sunday, July 29th. The Broadway production will have played 46 previews and 5,464 regular performances.

The ASCAP Foundation honored composer Marvin Hamlisch with the Richard Rodgers Award during its 11th Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, December 6

The Pasadena Playhouse presents the world premiere of Sister Act the Musical, by a Tony, Emmy and Academy Award-winning team...

In this second of a two part interview, The Times They Are A-Changin's musical supervisor talks about life in New York and Baltimore, working for Disney, and several new shows he is working on.

The Walt Disney Company will honor legendary songwriter Sir Elton John, as well as 11 additional inductees, with the prestigious Disney Legends Award during a ceremony at The Walt Disney Company headquarters on Monday, October 9, at 4:00 p.m

Donny Osmond joined the cast of Beauty and the Beast as burly braggart Gaston on September 19th--the same day as returning Belle Sarah Uriarte Berry

Donny Osmond is currently in rehearsals for Disney's Beauty and the Beast; he will open in the show on September 19th

Denver Center Attractions has announced its 2007 season of shows to be performed at the The Denver Center for the Performing Arts--a line-up that includes the world premiere of The Little Mermaid

Jacob Young played his final performance as 'Lumiere' in Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Sunday, August 20th at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

On August 22nd, Stuart Marland will succeed Jacob Young as Lumiere in Broadway's Beauty and the Beast

The program has been announced for 'From Broadway to Hollywood,' the August 10th concert featuring Kelli O'Hara and Aaron Lazar backed by Peter Nero and the Philadelphia Pops