Howard Ashman News

Stepping into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with a Texas State rising star who’s bringing a fierce heart, fresh confidence, and pure joy to Babette. Touring life, Disney magic, and a whole lot of hard earned grit meet in one fabulous performance. Catch her on the road and let the spell take hold.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present The Chromatics in The Songs of Rankin/Bass. For 65 years, the animated classics created by Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass have inspired everyone to have a Holly Jolly Christmas.

Broadway’s original 'Belle,' Susan Egan, surprised the Beauty & the Beast tour's Kyra Belle Johnson, along with the entire North American touring company. The two Belles performed a special rendition of the titular song in Nashville. Watch the video!

Tickets are now on sale for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, in Boston.

Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, at the Orpheum Theatre are on sale.

On Tuesday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, led by Ainsley Melham, Sonya Balsara, and Marcus Martin, took the stage on Live with Kelly and Mark for a performance of 'A Whole New World.' Check out the performance now.

Andrew Durand will star as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. and Christian McQueen will star as The Voice of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway.

On Thursday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, one of the longest-running Broadway shows, took the stage for a magical performance of 'Friend Like Me.' Check it out now!

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE MUSICAL at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?

With a diverse lineup of talented performers, this Halloween revue show was quite tight - the performers and the band were in sync and well-rehearsed. A spooky time was had by all!

Tickets for the Louisville production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public this week.

This year’s FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, held September 25-27, 2025, was once again filled with connections to musicals and theatre, some obvious but others unexpected. If you missed out on this year’s rush of celebrity-infused excitement, you will definitely want to plan on attending next year.

DIY Musical Theatre and Chromolume Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID will open on October 3 at the Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles, running until October 12.

The award-winning TADA Theatre will present Little Shop of Horrors, the sci-fi horror comedy and beloved rock musical, beginning October 16. Featuring music by Alan Menken and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will enchant audiences in Kansas City when it arrives at Music Hall October 28–November 2, 2025. The beloved Broadway classic will star Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS will open at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Australia on January 6, 2026, with tickets going on sale on September 26.

Riverside Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, playing October 16–November 9, 2025, on the Stark Stage. The production will be directed and choreographed by DJ Salisbury.

Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 19 at 10AM.

A man-eating plant, doo-wop harmonies, and a quirky love story take root this fall as Valley Youth Theatre presents the cult-classic musical Little Shop of Horrors. Learn more!

A newly written musical number imagines what it would be like if Beauty and the Beast's LeFou had an 'I Want' song. The explores a different side of the character, following the sidekick as he struggles with his feelings for Gaston and dreams of a quiet life they could share together. Watch the video!