James Dodgson News

A lot may seem familiar in Disney's Broadway musical NEWSIES now on tour in Boston, but the dancing chorus of a dozen or so able-bodied newsboys makes this production soar.

Disney musical is full of energy and entertainment.The first time I saw a snippet of this Disney produced musical based on the 1992 film (which I had always enjoyed) was on the Macy's 'Thanksgiving Day Parade'. I knew then that I had to see this show and it was exactly what I expected. It features a remarkable ensemble, amazing athletic dancing thanks to the Tony-winning choreography of Christopher Gattelli who has commented that the show has no chorus, they are all characters with individuals names. (See Nelson Pressley's great article in the June 5 Washington Post) . There are incredible defying gravity leaps, high-flying splits, standing back flips, cartwheels, somersaults, pirouettes, tumbling, and even tap dancing. I just loved watching them dance on newspapers. How clever!

Philanthropy and stellar entertainment take center stage as the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation presents a special one-night-only benefit cabaret at the Marines' Memorial Theater on Monday, March 2 at 7:30pm to raise funds for The Richmond /Ermet Aid Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Fresh off a National Championship victory, Buckeye fans celebrated at the Ohio Theatre with the rousing, energetic cast of Disney's NEWSIES.

Ramin Karimloo has been nominated for a Dora Award for his triumphant turn in the Toronto production of LES MISERABLES presented by Mirvish Productions with Cameron Mackintosh. Karimloo is nominated in the category for Ourstanding Male Performance in a Musical.

The Orange County Performing Arts Center and producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher announced today that the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will begin performances at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa on Thursday, July 14, 2011 for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, July 31, 2011. Opening night is set for Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.

The Omaha premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Friday, January 28, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, February 13, 2011.

Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh have announced that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS are on sale in Omaha to the general public.

MARY POPPINS will conclude performances at the Detroit Opera House on Sunday, January 2, 2011.

The Detroit premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House for a limited engagement of three weeks through January 2, 2011. Great seats are still available for each performance.

The Detroit premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House for a limited engagement of three weeks through January 2, 2011. Great seats are still available for each performance.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions are pleased to announce full casting for the Detroit engagement of MARY POPPINS.

The Des Moines premiere of MARY POPPINS begins performances Friday, November 26 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, December 12.

Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh have announced that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS are now on sale.

The Des Moines premiere of MARY POPPINS begins performances Friday, November 26 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, December 12.

The Des Moines premiere of MARY POPPINS begins performances Friday, November 26 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, December 12.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions are pleased to announce full casting for the Detroit engagement of MARY POPPINS.

California Musical Theatre and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announce today that tickets to the Sacramento engagement of the Broadway touring production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Monday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m.. This production of MARY POPPINS will perform at the Sacramento Community Center Theater, from June 2-19, 2011. The opening night is Friday, June 3 at 8:00 pm. Show times are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Matinees are Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Sunday evening performance on Sunday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. Preview performances are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announce today that tickets to the Broadway touring production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m. (EST).

California Musical Theatre and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announce today that tickets to the Sacramento engagement of the Broadway touring production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Monday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m.. This production of MARY POPPINS will perform at the Sacramento Community Center Theater, from June 2-19, 2011. The opening night is Friday, June 3 at 8:00 pm. Show times are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Matinees are Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Sunday evening performance on Sunday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. Preview performances are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2.