Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 23, 2025
On March 23, 2000: Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida Opens On Broadway
The adaptation of the Verdi opera made a star of Heather Headley, and the rare Disney stage musical to not be based on one of their films.
Article | By Molly Higgins | February 13, 2025
Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe Will Lead New North American Beauty and the Beast Tour
Performances will begin at Schenectady's Proctors Theatre in June.
Article | By Molly Higgins | January 25, 2024
Disney's Beauty and the Beast to Embark on Reimagined North American Tour
Alan Menken, Tim Rice, and members of the original Broadway creative team will reunite on the new production.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 20, 2023
1st Look: Beauty and the Beast at Walnut Street Theatre
Julia Udine and Daniel Wisniewski lead the cast of the Disney favorite at the Philadelphia theatre.
Article | By Meg Masseron | August 28, 2023
The Lion King North American Tour Announces Cast Changes Ahead of 2-Week Mexico Engagement
The tour continues across North America, entering its 21st year.
Article | By Margaret Hall | June 22, 2023
All-Star Beauty and the Beast Begins Performances June 22 at St. Louis Muny
Broadway favorites Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, and more take the stage at the famed Missouri company.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 5, 2023
The 10 Most-Produced High School Plays and Musicals of 2022–2023
This year's survey also measured the impact of censorship on school theatre departments during the past school year.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | May 8, 2023
Formerly set for a U.S. tour, the overseas production is premiering at AFAS Circustheater in Scheveningen.
Article | By Margaret Hall | April 27, 2023
The famed Missouri company will stage the Disney musical this summer.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | December 15, 2022
H.E.R. and Josh Groban Star in ABC's Beauty and the Beast Special December 15
Joshua Henry, Rita Moreno, and more are also featured in the animated-live action hybrid version of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.
Article | By Talaura Harms | December 14, 2022
Josh Groban Shares a 1st Look at His Beast Costume...and It's a Giant Puppet
H.E.R. and Groban star in the upcoming Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration television special on ABC.
Article | By Diep Tran | November 19, 2022
Get a First Listen to H.E.R. and Josh Groban in ABC's Beauty and the Beast Special
Belle plays the guitar now.
Article | By Andrew Gans | November 15, 2022
Check Out New Photos From Olney Theatre Center’s Remount of Barrier-Breaking Beauty and the Beast
Jade Jones and Evan Ruggiero again star in the Maryland production of the Disney classic.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | November 10, 2022
Get a 1st Look at H.E.R. and Josh Groban in ABC's Beauty and the Beast Special
In the Heights and Wicked film director Jon M. Chu executive produces the animated-live action hybrid version of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.
Article | By Leah Putnam | November 8, 2022
Watch Broadway's The Lion King Cast Take The Late Show Stage With 'The Circle of Life'
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert hosted the first-ever late night television performance of the landmark opening number.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 31, 2022
Schele Williams' Reimagined Take on Disney's Aida to World Premiere in the Netherlands
The new production was previously set to embark on a U.S. tour, but will now begin abroad.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 17, 2022
Martin Short, Jon Jon Briones, More Join ABC's Beauty and the Beast Special
In the Heights and Wicked film director Jon M. Chu will executive produce the animated-live action hybrid version of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 21, 2022
David Alan Grier Joins Beauty and the Beast ABC TV Special
In the Heights and Wicked film director Jon M. Chu will executive produce the animated-live action hybrid version of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 20, 2022
The event will mark the 30th anniversary of the original film's landmark 1992 Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 5, 2022
Disney's Beauty and the Beast Sets Live-Action, Animated Hybrid TV Production On ABC
In the Heights and Wicked film director Jon M. Chu will executive produce the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.
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