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Lissa deGuzman Will Play Jasmine on the National Tour of ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2018


Lissa deGuzman will be taking over the role of Jasmine in the North American touring production of Disney's Aladdin beginning Wednesday, August 8 in Buffalo. DeGuzman, who previously understudied the iconic role on tour, succeeds original tour cast member Isabelle McCalla, who will play her final performance as Jasmine on August 5 in Boston at The Boston Opera House.

BWW REVIEW: ALADDIN Is a Manic Ride on Disney's Magic Carpet
by Jan Nargi - Jul 21, 2018


The mania with which the late Robin Williams brilliantly voiced the Genie in the 1992 Disney animated film ALADDIN infuses every inch of Casey Nicholaw's high-octane Broadway musical production. Now on tour at the Boston Opera House through August 5, ALADDIN is a gilt-edged treasure chest of sensory overload that unabashedly begs for cheers - and gets them - throughout its two-and-a-half hour running time.

Cast Announced for Boston Tour Stop of ALADDIN
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018


Casting for the upcoming Boston engagement of the long-awaited hit Broadway musical, Disney's Aladdin has been announced. Performances at the Boston Opera House play July 5 - August 5, 2018 as part of the 2017-2018 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

BWW Review: ALADDIN Takes Audience on a Magic Carpet Ride to “A Whole New World”
by Roy Berko - May 6, 2018


Disney, whether it's their theme parks, cruises or Broadway-style shows, has a special approach that excites kids as well as adults. Disney's 'Aladdin,' which is now on stage at the Key Bank State Theatre, is no exception.

ALADDIN North American Tour Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2018


The North American tour of Disney's Aladdin celebrates its one-year anniversary today, April 19 in Denver, where the hit Broadway musical is playing The Buell Theatre through April 28, 2018.

BWW Review: Disney's ALADDIN Will Have You Wishing to See It Again
by Chris Arneson - Apr 18, 2018


There are some kinds of magic you think might be only possible with genies--and then Disney creates another Broadway musical.

Disney's ALADDIN Opens May 2
by Julie Musbach - Apr 12, 2018


Casting has been announced for the Cleveland engagement of Disney's Aladdin.  The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Cleveland at the KeyBank State Theatre as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series on Wednesday, May 2 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 27. 

Disney's ALADDIN Welcomes New 'Aladdin' In Denver
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2018


Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce that Clinton Greenspan will star in the title role in the North American touring production of Disney's Aladdin starting on April 7 in Denver, where the hit Broadway musical will play a limited three-week engagement at The Buell Theatre through April 28.  Greenspan, who previously understudied the iconic role on tour, succeeds original Broadway and tour star Adam Jacobs, who will play his final performance as 'Aladdin' on March 31 in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre.  Tickets are on sale now at denvercenter.org.

Photo Flash: Make Way! Clinton Greenspan Joins the National Tour of ALADDIN in the Title Role
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2018


Clinton Greenspan will star in the title role in the North American touring production of Disney's Aladdin starting on April 7 in Denver, where the hit Broadway musical will play a limited three-week engagement at The Buell Theatre through April 28.  Greenspan, who previously understudied the iconic role on tour, succeeds original Broadway and tour star Adam Jacobs, who will play his final performance as 'Aladdin' on March 31 in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre. 

Arc Stages To Begin Writer's Lab With DIG A LITTLE DEEPER Starring Alice Ripley
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2018


Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages announces Dig A Little Deeper to begin the new Next Stage Writer's Lab. The Next Stage premiered two years ago with John Cariani's LOVE/SICK and focuses on showcasing new, innovative work by a wide variety of exciting and talented writers. The Next Stage Writer's Lab will produce a few Readings each year with audience Q&A, in order to help new works reach audiences and to nurture the development process. The Next Stage is the third wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and Community Stage.

Prospect Announces Cast for MONUMENT Concert
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2018


Prospect Theater Company, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Cara Reichel and Managing Director Melissa Huber, will present MONUMENT, a collection of new mini-musicals in concert, the culmination of Prospect's 2018 Musical Theater Lab. MONUMENT, the company's 12th lab performance, will be presented on February 3, 2018 at 8pm at The TimesCenter (242 West 41st, NYC).

Photo Flash: Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Garth Kravits Lead FTP's 'Plays, Pints & Party' Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017


Sam Underwood helmed a reading of SCRUBS: 'MY MUSICAL' Featuring Tony nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q), Garth Kravits (The Drowsy Chaperone), and More at Gemini & Scorpio Loft on September 27.

Irving Berlin's LOUISIANA PURCHASE Begins This Evening at Musicals Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017


Louisiana Purchase has music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by Pulitzer Prize winner Morrie Ryskind. The show opened in 1940 and ran for over a year.

Cast Announced for Irving Berlin's LOUISIANA PURCHASE at Musicals Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2017


Louisiana Purchase has music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by Pulitzer Prize winner Morrie Ryskind. The show opened in 1940 and ran for over a year.

Rosiland Brown, Linedy Genao featured in Bill Nelson's NUTCRACKIN' CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2016


Rosiland Brown (One Mo' Time, Footloose) and Linedy Genao (On Your Feet) are set to star in Bill Nelson's Nutcrackin' Christmas, a one-night, all-original, holiday brouhaha on December 5 at Don't Tell Mama.

Ashley Park, Paolo Montalban & More to Star in Today's 'Prince Jen' Presentation
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2016


Special invitational presentations of THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF PRINCE JEN, a new musical based on the novel by Lloyd Alexander, are set for today (Monday) and tomorrow at MTC Studio 1 (311 West 41 Street).

Ashley Park, Paolo Montalban and More Set for 'PRINCE JEN' Reading in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016


Special invitational presentations of THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF PRINCE JEN, a new musical based on the novel by Lloyd Alexander, are set for November 14th and 15th at MTC Studio 1 (311 West 41 Street). Music for THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF PRINCE JEN is by Daniel Green, with book & lyrics by Lezlie Wade. The presentations will be directed by Brian Hill.

Broadway Artists to Join the MIKE PETTRY PROJECT
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 1, 2016


Broadway's Max Chernin (Bright Star), Kaitlyn Davidson (Cinderella, Nice Work If You Can Get It) and F. Michael Haynie (Wicked), as well as Jed Resnick (Avenue Q)* will headline the The Mik e Pettry Project , the second in the Singers Forum/EMGCollective's collaborative songbook series on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, October 4 & 5, at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The series brings together Broadway performers and members of the SF/AEA Scholarship Program to spotlight work of prominent new composers. Following the success of The Patrick Dwyer Project, the series now features composer/lyricist Mike Pettry (The Light Princess, Things I Left on Long Island) whose work has been produced at A.R.T., South Coast Rep, The New Victory Theatre, etc. Pettry's current projects include partnering with composer Eli Bolin as he provides the lyrics for The Last Song of Eddie Scourge, a hard-rock adaptation of the classic A Christmas Carol.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and INTO THE WOODS Play in Rep at Redhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2016


The Red House Arts Center in Syracuse, NY presents two enchanting classics in an alternating schedule: Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and Stephen Sondheim's 1987 musical INTO THE WOODS.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and INTO THE WOODS to Play in Rep at Redhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2016


The Red House Arts Center in Syracuse, NY presents two enchanting classics in an alternating schedule: Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and Stephen Sondheim's 1987 musical INTO THE WOODS.

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