BWW Review: FROZEN Frenzy Sweeps the Pantages Audience
by Don Grigware
- Dec 9, 2019
Big screen megahit to stage megahit seems to be the norm today for a new Broadway musical especially if it starts as a Disney film. Following in the footsteps of The Lion King is Frozen, so popular with today's young and adult audiences that Frozen II is on the near horizon. Currently onstage at the Hollywood Pantages, Frozen the Musical does have its moments and is indeed a perfect show for the holidays and will be in town at the Hollywood Pantages until February 2.
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BWW Interview: Jonathan Weir Talks All Things Villainous About DISNEY'S ALADDIN at Wharton Center For The Performing Arts!
by Katie Laban
- Dec 3, 2019
Disney's Aladdin is flying into East Lansing from December 4th through 15th at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts. The hit musical, based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, has been amazing audiences since the show's Broadway debut back in 2014. It has the music that we all know and love from the film and new songs that add to the Disney magic. a?oeMagical, romantic, surprising, exhilarating and funny,a?? is how Jonathan Weir, who plays Jafar the villain on the tour, described the show. a?oeIt's a fantastical story of a young man's adventure to become himself, the friendship he creates with a genie in a lamp, and the adventures and romance it unfolds.a?? Read more of BroadwayWorld Detroit's conversation with Jonathan Weir below to find out why he thinks Disney's Aladdin is special and if Jafar is really all that villainous!
BWW Review: ALADDIN at Hippodrome Theatre
by Rowena Winkler
- Nov 18, 2019
If you're looking for a?oeA Whole New Worlda?? to break up the monotony of your week, look no further than the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. Disney Theatrical Productions has done it again with its National Tour of Aladdin: another movie-to-musical hit that stays true to the core of the story while adding elements meant to dazzle live audiences.
BWW Review: Absolutely Magical ALADDIN at the Providence Performing Arts Center
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts
- Nov 1, 2019
Nearly six years after opening on Broadway and 27 years after appearing as a beloved animated Disney film, the national touring cast of the musical ALADDIN soars into the Providence Performing Arts Center. This version of the story contains many callbacks to the original 1992 film, but also adds many new elements, such as new songs, new characters, and even a new spin on the Genie. No matter one's familiarity with the source material, audience goers are in for a flashy and thoroughly entertaining evening, suitable for adults and children alike.
Tickets for Disney's FROZEN Go On Sale Monday 9/30
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 19, 2019
Frozen will play an exclusive four-week premiere engagement at The Paramount Theatre beginning Friday, February 7, with performances playing through Sunday, March 1, 2020.
BWW Review: THE “GENIE-US” OF ALADDIN at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
by Vickie Evans
- Sep 14, 2019
With the iconic song 'A Whole New World', Aladdin certainly delivered 'the magic' of Disney that took the audience on a mind-blowing journey of 'toe tappin' dance performances and tickled our imagination to believe that we too could embark on a fairy-tale infused 'magic carpet ride'.
Photo Flash: Be Proud of Your Boy with All New Photos of ALADDIN On Tour
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 10, 2019
Get an all new look at the North American tour of Disney's Aladdin featuring new tour cast members Jonah Ho'okano (Aladdin) and Korie Lee Blossey (Genie), along with current tour cast members Kaena Kekoa (Jasmine), Zach Bencal(Babkak), Ben Chavez (Omar) and Colt Prattes (Kassim).
BWW Review: ALADDIN Flies Into the Kennedy Center
by Jennifer Perry
- Jul 21, 2019
Some questionable casting choices and a book by Chad Beguelin that's filled with a little too many eyeroll worthy anachronistic jokes, aside, the touring production has a few elements that make a trip to the Kennedy Center worth it.
Meet the Current Cast Keeping FROZEN Cool In Summer
by Julie Musbach
- Jul 5, 2019
The cold never bothered Broadway anyway! Frozen is now playing at the historic St. James Theatre, where it opened on Thursday, March 22, 2018 and has been in the top 10 best-selling shows every week, establishing itself as the biggest musical hit of its season. Having grossed more than any new Broadway musical since Hamilton and set four St. James Theatre house records in less than a year, Frozen has been seen by nearly 1M people since its Denver pre-Broadway engagement.
As the summer days heat up, we're cooling down by getting to know the current 2019 cast!
BWW Review: ALADDIN Animates The Hobby Center with Showmanship and Spectacle
by Audrey Morabito
- Jun 28, 2019
ALADDIN is a vibrant kaleidoscope of extravagant costumes, choreography, and vocal performances. An entertaining musical comedy jam-packed with a cast of over 30 members, there is always something to marvel at throughout the show for children and adults alike. It's glitz, dynamic, and sure to entertain. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw with orchestrations by Danny Troob, this show packs an impressive punch when it comes to presentational musical numbers.
Broadway-Themed Cocktails to Sweeten Up the 2019 Tony Awards!
by Julie Musbach
- Jun 6, 2019
Anybody want a drink? The Tonys are, at their core, underneath all the madness, stress, and anxiety, a celebration of the theatre community. What does every great celebration need? Some killer cocktails of course! Spice up your Tonys viewing party or simply make an evening of your watch with some of our recipes themed after this year's shows!
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