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Tix Go On Sale 2/20 For Mary Poppins at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2011


Key Bank Broadway at The Paramount and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announce today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Sunday, February 20 at 10 am.

Tix Go On Sale 2/20 For Mary Poppins at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2011


Key Bank Broadway at The Paramount and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announce today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Sunday, February 20 at 10 am.

Tickets Available for THE LION KING at Mead Theatre, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2011


Disney Theatrical Productions and Victoria Theatre Association announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Saturday, February 12 at 7 AM. Dayton's most eagerly awaited stage production will begin performances at the Benjamin & Marion Schuster Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 14 for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, July 10. The opening night is Thursday, June 16 at 8PM. THE LION KING is part of the 2010-2011 Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series.

WHAT IS THE MOST ROMANTIC BROADWAY LOVE SONG EVER? 600 Stars Tell Us - From THE VIEW to SPIDER-MAN!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 14, 2011


From the Cast of ANYTHING GOES and SPIDER-MAN, to the Ladies of THE VIEW, Raul Esparza, Barbra Streisand, Alan Menken, Bernadette Peters, Susan Boyle, Kelsey Grammer, GLEE and everyone in between...it's the BroadwayWorld.com 2011 Valentine's Day Special! Its Biggest Ever!

Steffanie Leigh Joins Tour Of MARY POPPINS 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2011


Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as "Mary Poppins" in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS.

Steffanie Leigh Joins MARY POPPINS Tour as 'Mary,' 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2011


Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as 'Mary Poppins' in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS. Leigh, who previously understudied the title role in the touring production, replaces Caroline Sheen, who will play her final performance in Omaha at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, February 6th. Leigh officially takes over the role in Omaha on Tuesday, February 8th before the show arrives at the Opera House in Boston on Thursday, February 17th for a limited engagement of five weeks through March 20th. The opening night is Friday, February 18th at 8pm. The Boston engagement of MARY POPPINS is presented by arrangement with Broadway Across America - Boston and is a subscription offering of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway Across America - Boston Series. Ticketing information may be found at the end of the release.

THE LION KING North American Tour Opens Tonight in Providence 2/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2011


The Providence return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, February 3 at 7:30PM at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, February 20.

Tickets Available for THE LION KING at Mead Theatre, 2/12
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2011


Disney Theatrical Productions and Victoria Theatre Association announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Saturday, February 12 at 7 AM. Dayton's most eagerly awaited stage production will begin performances at the Benjamin & Marion Schuster Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 14 for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, July 10. The opening night is Thursday, June 16 at 8PM. THE LION KING is part of the 2010-2011 Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series.

Tickets Go On Sale For CAPA's MARY POPPINS 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2011


CAPA, Broadway Across America, and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Thursday, February 3, at 9am.

THE LION KING Tour Celebrates Sold-Out Engagement in Durham
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2011


Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out four-week premiere engagement in Durham, NC which concluded on Sunday, January 30.

Disney's THE LION KING Plays PPAC 2/1-20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2011


Casting has been announced for the Providence engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Providence's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the PPAC stage from Tuesday, February 1 to Sunday, February 20. The press opening night is Thursday, February 3 at 7:30 PM.

THE LION KING Ends Durham Run 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2011


Disney's THE LION KING will close at DPAC stage January 30, 2011.

Tickets Go On Sale For CAPA's MARY POPPINS 2/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2011


CAPA, Broadway Across America, and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Thursday, February 3, at 9am.

Tix On Sale For MARY POPPINS Omaha Run, Opens 1/27/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 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.

Full Cast Announced For Boston Run Of MARY POPPINS, Opens 2/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2011


Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as "Mary Poppins" in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS.

TUTS' Humphreys School Shines Bright at the 2011 Junior Theater Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2011


Students from Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) Academy at the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (HSMT), recently received several accolades including Outstanding Achievement in Music, Outstanding Student Director and Outstanding Student Choreographer in the nation-wide Junior Theater Festival, January 14 - 16, 2011.

Steffanie Leigh Joins Tour Of MARY POPPINS 2/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2011


Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as "Mary Poppins" in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS.

Steffanie Leigh Joins MARY POPPINS Tour as 'Mary,' 2/8
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 24, 2011


Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as 'Mary Poppins' in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS. Leigh, who previously understudied the title role in the touring production, replaces Caroline Sheen, who will play her final performance in Omaha at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, February 6th. Leigh officially takes over the role in Omaha on Tuesday, February 8th before the show arrives at the Opera House in Boston on Thursday, February 17th for a limited engagement of five weeks through March 20th. The opening night is Friday, February 18th at 8pm. The Boston engagement of MARY POPPINS is presented by arrangement with Broadway Across America - Boston and is a subscription offering of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway Across America - Boston Series. Ticketing information may be found at the end of the release.

Tesori, Cox, et al. Set for Junior Theatre Festival, 1/14-16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2011


Imagination and teamwork will be center stage when a diverse cast of over 2,000 students and teachers representing 50+ schools and educational theatre groups from 15 states and Canada join Broadway creatives in a monumental celebration of the arts at the 2011 Junior Theater Festival happening January 14 - 16, 2011, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA, it was announced today by Theater of the Stars president, Nick Manos and Timothy Allen McDonald, founding chairman of iTheatrics. Four-time Tony nominated composer Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Shrek the Musical) will receive the Junior Theater Festival Award for Advancement of Musical Theatre for Young People, while Broadway producer and Disney Theatrical Group president Thomas Schumacher will be the festival's keynote speaker and Grammy award-winning musician, producer and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox will participate in a Q&A session with all attendees. For the first time, in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, the festival will also feature 'Dream Boxes' where students will record 30 second messages with their dreams for the future to be uploaded on the Internet.

Tesori, Cox, et al. Set for Junior Theatre Festival, 1/14-16
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2011


Imagination and teamwork will be center stage when a diverse cast of over 2,000 students and teachers representing 50+ schools and educational theatre groups from 15 states and Canada join Broadway creatives in a monumental celebration of the arts at the 2011 Junior Theater Festival happening January 14 - 16, 2011, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA, it was announced today by Theater of the Stars president, Nick Manos and Timothy Allen McDonald, founding chairman of iTheatrics. Four-time Tony nominated composer Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Shrek the Musical) will receive the Junior Theater Festival Award for Advancement of Musical Theatre for Young People, while Broadway producer and Disney Theatrical Group president Thomas Schumacher will be the festival's keynote speaker and Grammy award-winning musician, producer and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox will participate in a Q&A session with all attendees. For the first time, in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, the festival will also feature 'Dream Boxes' where students will record 30 second messages with their dreams for the future to be uploaded on the Internet.

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