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VODE: Get A First Look At Marriott Theatre's With BIG FISH, The Musical
by Alan Henry - Feb 3, 2023

The Marriott Theatre's 2023 season launches with the family-friendly musical adventure, BIG FISH, now on stage through March 19, 2023. Get a first look at the production.

Broadway Rewind: Time Stops on Broadway for BIG FISH in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2020

Today we rewind to 2013, when Big Fish arrived on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it played for 98 performances. With music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August, the musical is based on Daniel Wallace's 1998 novel, Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions, and the 2003 film.

Exclusive Video: Regina Belle And Norm Lewis Sing 'A Whole New World' At D23's A Musical Celebration of ALADDIN
by Alan Henry - Aug 26, 2019

Check out the surprise appearance from legendary GRAMMY Award-winning singer Regina Belle who closed the show with a final performance of “A Whole New World” with Norm Lewis (“Scandal,” “The Little Mermaid” on Broadway) in the video below!

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of ALADDIN's 'Crosswalk the Musical'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 12, 2019

The Late Late Show with James Corrden takes you behind the scenes of Aladdin: Crosswalk the Musical with their crew as they produce one of the largest Crosswalk the Musicals yet, featuring Will Smith, Naomi Scott and Mena Massoud.

VIDEO: Disney Releases 'Speechless' Film Clip from ALADDIN
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 31, 2019

Disney has released a clip of 'Speechless,' legendary composer Alan Menken and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's original new song featured in the box office hit 'Aladdin.'

VIDEO: Alan Menken, Pasek and Paul Talk Collaborating on the New ALADDIN Song 'Speechless'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 24, 2019

Legendary composer/songwriter Alan Menken and award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul take you into their collaboration on "Speechless," the original new song from Disney's live-action adaptation "Aladdin" in the "Music of Agrabah" featurette.

VIDEO: Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud Join James Corden for CROSSWALK THE MUSICAL: ALADDIN
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 24, 2019

James Corden invites the stars of 'Aladdin' - Naomi Scott and Mena Massoud - to partake in a special theatrical rendition of the classic story in his latest edition of 'Crosswalk the Musical.' James is ready to take on the role of Genie, that is until Will Smith shows up, leaving James to play Abu.

VIDEO: Naomi Scott Sings 'Speechless' in ALADDIN Music Video
by Linnae Medeiros - May 23, 2019

It's time to head to Agrabah! Disney has just released a special music video for the new song 'Speechless' written for the live-action remake of the classic Disney film Aladdin as a collaboration between Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman) and Aladdin composer Alan Menken. Check out the music video below featuring the film's Princess Jasmine, Naomi Scott!

VIDEO: Listen to Naomi Scott Sing the New Song 'Speechless' in Disney's ALADDIN
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2019

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman) collaborated with Aladdin composer Alan Menken for a new song in the live-action remake of the hit 1992 Disney film. 'Speechless' is by Naomi Scott, who plays Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and is the only new song in the live-action film.

VIDEO: ZAYN and Zhavia Ward Release 'A Whole New World' From Disney's Live-Action ALADDIN Film
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2019

ZAYN and Zhavia Ward have teamed up to record the iconic Aladdin duet, A Whole New World. This version of the song will serve as the end-credits theme music for the upcoming live-action remake of Disney's Aladdin.

VIDEO: Will Smith Previews His 'Friend Like Me' From the Live-Action ALADDIN Film
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2019

Last night, Will Smith appeared on The Tonight Show, where he talked about his upcoming role as the iconic Genie in the live action Aladdin film.

VIDEO: New ALADDIN Promo Features Clip Of 'A Whole New World'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2019

Today a new trailer for the film remake of Aladdin dropped featuring a sneak peek of the film's signature ballad, 'A Whole New World'. See the new promo below!

VIDEO: Its a Whole New World in the Latest ALADDIN Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 12, 2019

The brand new trailer for Disney's live-action adaptation of "Aladdin," directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott, is here!

VIDEO: Meet the Genie in the First TV Spot for ALADDIN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 10, 2019

The first TV spot for Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of 'Aladdin' has been released, and it includes new, never-before-seen footage. 

Video: Glimpse A Whole New World In the First Teaser for Disney's Live Action ALADDIN!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2018

This evening, Disney shared a first look at the whole new world of Agrabah in the upcoming live-action remake of their hit film Aladdin! Check out the first teaser below!

VIDEO: The Cast of BIG FISH Performs at the Royal Variety Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2017

The cast of Big Fish the Musical recently performed at the Royal Variety Performance. Check out the video! Kelsey Grammer stars in Big Fish THE MUSICAL as Edward Bloom, alongside Clare Burt and more. Based on the novel Big Fish by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Pictures film screenplay by John August, this new production is the London premiere of the musical and also marks Kelsey's first time on the London stage.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals of Bucks County Playhouse's COMPANY Starring Justin Guarini
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 3, 2015

Get a quick view into the Chelsea NYC rehearsal studio rooms to see the Bucks County Playhouse cast behind the scenes in preparation for performing in Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY. Check out the video below!

BWW TV: Watch Scenes from BIG FISH at Theatre at the Center
by TV - On the Road - May 14, 2015

The deeply moving, enchanting new Broadway musical for all ages BIG FISH continues Theatre at the Center's exceptional 25th anniversary 2015 season. With a book by John August and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, BIG FISH is based on the Columbia Pictures film screenplay of the same name by John August and Daniel Wallace's 1998 novel, Big Fish: A Novel of Mythical Proportions. Artistic Director and multiple Jeff Award-winner William Pullinsi lends his expertise in the first professional locally-produced staging of the beloved musical running through June 7th at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster. Click below to watch scenes from the show!

STAGE TUBE: Backstage at ACU's Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH
by Stage Tube - Sep 29, 2014

The Abilene Christian University Theatre, under special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Inc., is presenting the Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH for its 2014 Homecoming Musical. In the following video blog, entiteld 'Zachy Files, Episode 2,' watch as the cast takes us backstage. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 20, 2014

The Abilene Christian University Theatre, under special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Inc., is presenting the Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH for its 2014 Homecoming Musical. In the following video blog, entiteld 'Zachy Files,' the cast takes us through a rehearsal.

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