Howard Ashman News

Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point has announced its first-ever – mainstage season. Learn more about the production here!

Little Shop of Horrors, the 1960 horror comedy that inspired the hit musical, is being rebooted for a new film. Little Shop of Halloween Horrors will launch a new franchise, led by Joe Dante and Roger Corman. Following the original film, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's musical adaptation premiered Off-Broadway in 1982, where the revival now runs.

Today, Theatre Under The Stars has revealed the shows that make up the musical theatre company’s 2024/25 Season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is now running at The Westside Theatre. See what the critics are saying!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is appropriate for all ages, and is absolutely worth the family outing. If you’re feeling particularly inspired, be sure to show up in costume! The show is everything we love about Disney and Broadway:  A story told through song with a heartwarming message destined to lighten your heart.

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

The Springer Theatre will present Disney's The Little Mermaid, opening this week. The classic story of dreams, love, family, and friendship opens on the Springer's Mainstage Friday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Discover the exciting new season of shows announced by PlayMakers Repertory Company. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news on upcoming performances.

PlayMakers Repertory Company has revealed its lineup of mainstage shows for the 2024/2025 season, which includes modern classics, a world premiere, and a deviously, delicious musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

City Springs Theatre Company will bring Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to metro Atlanta with performances from March 8 – 24, part of its 2023-2024 Season. Performances run March 8 – 24.

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater is Kurt Vonnegut’s fifth novel and was published in 1965. Its Post-Modern Satire context paved way for Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, arguably his most well-known work. In the novel, Vonnegut highlights the life and times of the consciously-bound multi-millionaire Eliot Rosewater.

A star-studded night honoring composer Alan Menken was exciting, energizing and sentimental as he received an award named for collaborator Howard Ashman. From 'The Little Mermaid' to 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Ashman left no small legacy in his work with Menken. The evening benefited GMHC's work for communities affected by HIV and AIDS.

Discover the exciting Broadway 3-Show Packages announced by Starlight Theatre.

Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Aladdin​​​​​​​ and more.

Inland Pacific Ballet in partnership with Candlelight Pavilion will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Broadway Musical, the international sensation nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The story of the ascendance of young Aladdin from “street rat” to sultan in Agrabah, this morality tale about the importance of pure-heartedness, self-determination and using your power to help others is a straightforward, fun show that expands slightly on the original film’s memorable musical numbers.

Disney's hit musical adventure Aladdin will celebrate ten years on Broadway with a very special performance on March 28.

City Springs Theatre Company will bring Disney's Beauty and the Beast to metro Atlanta. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The tour of Disney’s ALADDIN comes to South Bend next month. This hit Broadway musical comedy is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND SERIES and will begin performances at The Morris Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 19 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 24.