Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 14, 2025
March Is 'Theatre in Our Schools' Month
It's also the 20th anniversary of Disney allowing school kids to do their musicals.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 22, 2025
How Walt Disney World Is Celebrating 30 Years of Disney on Broadway
The annual Festival of the Arts is now in full swing, with special theatre-themed exhibitions and concerts.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 3, 2025
Smash, Hairspray Songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Win 2025 Howard Ashman Award
HIV and AIDS service organization GMHC will honor the Tony-winning duo at a February event at Joe's Pub in NYC.
Article | By Diep Tran | November 26, 2024
Alan Menken and Glenn Slater Are Upending Musical Tropes in Spellbound
The new film stars Rachel Zegler as a princess who has some very relatable problems. Spoilers abound.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 10, 2024
Nashville music fixtures Mac McAnally, Emily Ann Roberts, Allison Russell, and more have collaborated on the group's new song list.
Article | By Andrew Gans | April 30, 2024
John Tartaglia will direct the Disney favorite at the outdoor regional theatre.
Article | By Talaura Harms | April 1, 2024
Amber Riley is an Oddly Friendly Ursula in Teaser Trailer for Disney Junior's Ariel Series
Taye Diggs co-stars in the new Little Mermaid-inspired cartoon.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 20, 2024
Alan Menken Shares the Secret to Decades of Success on Broadway With Disney
As his Broadway version of Disney's Aladdin celebrates its 10th anniversary on the Main Stem, the EGOT winner tells us what makes his musicals so special.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 26, 2024
Alan Menken Receives 2024 Howard Ashman Award February 26
The honor is given by Gay Men’s Health Crisis, with Menken accepting it a cabaret event at Joe's Pub.
Article | By Julia Chambers | December 22, 2023
31 Days of Holiday Cheer Exclusive: Norm Lewis Performs ‘The Christmas Song’
The Broadway star stopped by Playbill Studios to sing the perennial classic, previewing his upcoming holiday concert with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.
Article | By Meg Masseron | December 11, 2023
The Look Book: Reds and Rainbows at How to Dance in Ohio's Opening Night
See what the stars wore for on the red carpet of Broadway's first neurodiverse musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 16, 2023
Watch: Newsies Meets Aladdin Meets Hercules and More in Disney Broadway Mash-Up
Disney Theatrical celebrated 100 years of Disney on Good Morning America with a special performance.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | August 2, 2023
We talk to the stars and creator of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ahead of the final season premiere August 9.
Article | By Diep Tran | May 19, 2023
Disney's The Little Mermaid Live-Action Film Soundtrack Released May 19. Here's What's New
The album debuts four new songs written by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with changes to the lyrics of "Kiss the Girl."
Article | By Meg Masseron | May 11, 2023
Get a First Glimpse at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in The Little Mermaid
The adaptation of the beloved Disney cartoon will debut in theatres May 26.
Article | By Meg Masseron | May 10, 2023
Video: Watch Halle Bailey Sing 'Part Of Your World' in The Little Mermaid Live Action Film
Plus, see the behind-the-scenes footage of the upcoming Disney film.
Article | By Diep Tran | April 17, 2023
On the Red Carpet: The Time the Phantom Set Fell on Sarah Brightman
Plus, past and present cast members share their favorite memories from Phantom of the Opera, and what prop they would steal.
Article | By Meg Masseron | April 14, 2023
Halle Bailey, Alan Menken, and Lin-Manual Miranda talk about their work on the project in this new featurette.
Article | By Meg Masseron | March 13, 2023
See the First Full Trailer For The Little Mermaid Live Action Film
The adaptation of the beloved Disney cartoon will debut in theaters on May 26.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 16, 2022
The Little Mermaid, Hairspray, Cyrano de Bergerac, More Added to National Film Registry
The Library of Congress-run program recognizes 25 films annually as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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