Howard Ashman News

Counting down 100 days until the film's release, Disney has dropped a new teaser trailer for The Little Mermaid live action remake. The new video teases a first look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, plus new footage of Ariel's Mersisters and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. Watch the new video preview now!

Get a first look at photos of Maude Apatow as 'Audrey' in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway!

Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced the 2023-2024 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season, which will include a 15-week lineup of the newest and hottest touring productions featuring six Minnesota premieres and three returning favorites.

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Playhouse Square have announced casting for the Cleveland engagement of Disney's Aladdin.

La producción del musical Disney llega a la Gran Vía de Madrid de la mano de Stage Entertainment España el 24 de marzo.

The Muny announced has announced the directors, choreographers and music director/conductors for The Muny’s 2023 Premier Season. See details about The Muny's season, and see how to purchase tickets.

The Citadel Theatre has announced its 2023/24 Season of programming, bringing Edmonton audiences a fantastic new season of theatre packed with action, adventure, music and storytelling.

You've never seen a LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS quite like this!

Get ready to dive into the enchanting world of Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Rose Center Theater in Orange County!

Light the marquee, roll out the red carpet and open the doors to the largest subscription theater in the nation, because downtown Aurora’s Paramount Theatre has announced the four blockbuster musicals on tap for its 2023-24 Broadway Series.

Favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, Anastasia, and Beetlejuice have already announced planned stops around the country. Want to know what's on tour now, or coming soon to a theatre near you? Enjoy Broadway locally with BroadwayWorld's full list of Broadway National Tours in 2023. 

Little Shop of Horrors will present American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances on Thursday, January 19th at 7pm and Saturday, January 21st at 2pm. See how to purchase tickets!

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway In Detroit announced today that tickets for the Detroit return engagement of Disney’s Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Friday, February 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Are you a fan of Disney's classic animated film, The Little Mermaid? If so, you won't want to miss the upcoming production at the Rose Center Theater in Orange County. Renowned director and musical director Tim Nelson will be leading a talented creative team of choreographers Diane Makas, Jennifer Matthews, and production designer Chris Caputo, to bring the beloved story to life on stage from February 18th to March 5th.

Television and film star Maude Apatow will join the cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey from February 7 – April 2, 2023. Apatow will make her New York stage debut alongside Tony Award Winner Matt Doyle (Company) as Seymour. Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Ohio State Murders) returns to the company as Dr. Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. beginning January 24, and D'Kaylah Unique Whitley (Dear Evan Hansen, Aida) joins the cast as Ronnette beginning January 17.

Filled with epic fairytales that will take audiences into the woods and under the sea and poignant stories of faith, love and acceptance, Slow Burn Theatre Company announces its 2023/2024 season of five Broadway musicals in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The five musicals are Into the Woods, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, The Prom and Spongebob The Musical.

GMHC will honor Broadway legend and award-winning performer André De Shields with the 2023 Howard Ashman Award for his advocacy and activism for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as LGBTQ+ communities.

El próximo 24 de marzo llega al Teatro Coliseum de Madrid la adaptación teatral de ALADDIN, el musical con música de Alan Menken y letras de Howard Ashman, Chad Beguelin y Tim Rice que forma parte del renacimiento de Disney y ha tocado el corazón de miles de personas a lo largo de los años

Take a new look at Disney's upcoming live action reimagining of The Little Mermaid through books The Little Mermaid: Make a Splash, The Little Mermaid Live Action Novelization, The Little Mermaid: Guide to Merfolk, The Little Mermaid: Against the Tide, and The Little Mermaid: Adventures on Land. Check out new photos of the book covers now!

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Lena Hall is set to depart Little Shop of Horrors on February 5. Hall currently plays Audrey in the off-Broadway revival of the iconic musical. Her replacement has yet to be announced.