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AUDIO: More 'HUNCHBACK' Music! Listen to 'Made of Stone' from the New Album
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 16, 2016

Throughout the week, BroadwayWorld has been rolling out some preview tracks from the album, and we have another one today! Below, take a listen to 'Made of Stone.'

VIDEO: Watch Michael Arden Record 'Out There' from THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2016

Beginning today, fans who pre-order the album on iTunes will be able to download four tracks, including the soaring 'Out There,' immediately. Below, watch Michael Arden record the moving number 'Out There' from the production.

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Ciara Renee & Andrew Samonsky Sing 'Someday' on THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Studio Cast Album!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2016

Disney's recent production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, based on the novel by Victor Hugo and the Disney animated film, may not be Broadway-bound, but in just one week, fans who missed the Paper Mill and La Jolla Playhouse productions will get to hear it. The American Premiere Studio Recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, will be released on January 22, and we've got a special sneak peek! Click below to check out an exclusive track from the album- 'Someday,' as performed by Ciara Renee and Andrew Samonsky, who played Esmerelda and Phoebus.

VIDEO: Adam Jacobs Explains Origins of ALADDIN/LION KING Epic Medley
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2016

Broadway Star Adam Jacobs was part of an epic new medley featuring the Broadway casts of ALADDIN and THE LION KING.

VIDEO: Casts of THE LION KING & ALADDIN Join Forces in Brand New Medley on GMA!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2016

The cast of Broadway's The Lion King and ALADDIN joined forces on this morning's Good Morning America to perform an epic brand new medley. Check out the appearance in full below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/10/16- THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2016

Today in 2008, The Little Mermaid opened at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre, where it ran for 685 performances. The Little Mermaid is based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. The musical's book is by Doug Wright, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman (written for the film) and new lyrics by Glenn Slater. The musical had a pre-Broadway tryout in Denver, Colorado in July through early September 2007. The original cast featured Sierra Boggess in the title role of Ariel, Sean Palmer as Prince Eric, Brian D'Addario and Trevor Braun alternate as Flounder, Norm Lewis as King Triton, Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula, Tituss Burgess as Sebastian, Tyler Maynard as Flotsam, Derrick Baskin as Jetsam, Jonathan Freeman as Grimsby, and John Treacy Egan as Chef Louis.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Kylie Minogue Rocks Out to New Menken Tune on GALAVANT
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 30, 2015

In the sneak peek below, watch the pop singer perform 'Off With His Shirt, an original tune composed by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.

VIDEO: First Look - ABC's GALAVANT Returns with All-New Songs from Alan Menken
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 28, 2015

ABC's GALAVANT returns for an all-new season featuring new songs from the award winning composing team of Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Trevor Dion Nicholas Wishes Fans a Merry Christmas!
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2015

Trevor Dion Nicholas, who will soon star as The Genie in ALADDIN in London, takes a stroll through Times Square for a new video wishing fans a Merry Christmas. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Robert DeNiro Talks A BRONX TALE: 'Hopefully Will Come to Broadway';
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2015

Robert DeNiro stopped by this week's LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL to talk about directing A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse.

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Rodney Ingam Visits THE TYLER MOUNT VLOG
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 21, 2015

Popular Broadway Youtube personality, Tyler Mount, recently welcomed Aladdin's RODNEY INGRAM, for the latest episode of his web series, THE TYLER MOUNT VLOG. Below, catch the well mannered and hysterical professional discuss the day he found out he would be making his Broadway debut, his guilty pleasure app, and of course, all of the secrets buried in his cell phone.

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN Stars Whip Up Christmas Medley to Warm Your Heart
by Stage Tube - Dec 17, 2015

Broadway's ALADDIN stars Courtney Reed, Nathan Lucrezio, Jaz Sealey and Angelo Soriano put together a medley of all your favorite Christmas songs. Warm your heart for the holidays and watch the clever video below!

TV Exclusive: Adam Jacobs Talks All Things Menken at the Release Party for His New Album- RIGHT WHERE I BELONG
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2015

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Adam Jacobs, currently starring as Aladdin in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, just released his debut solo album entitled 'Right Where I Belong,' a compilation of songs by Tony Award® and eight-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Aladdin). Featured on the album are well known tunes such as 'Proud of Your Boy' (Aladdin), 'Go The Distance' (Hercules), 'Santa Fe' (Newsies), and 'Suddenly Seymour' (Little Shop of Horrors, in duet with Jacobs' sister Arielle Jacobs), as well as other melodies from Menken's earlier works. He just celebrated the release of the album with some of his Broadway friends, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Watch as Adam and friends talk all things Menken below!

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Adam Jacobs Sing Alan Menken's Little-Known 'Sailing On' on RIGHT WHERE I BELONG!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 7, 2015

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive track from the album- 'Sailing On.' The song was the first that Menken wrote with Dean Pitchford in 1982 for an album that didn't end up happening. Now the song is out of the vaults and you can check out Jacobs' rendition below!

TV: Adam Jacobs Goes the Distance in the Recording Studio for His Debut Album!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 4, 2015

Below, watch as Adam records the album and catch a sneak peek of the song that the title comes from, HERCULES' 'Go the Distance.'

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Growing Stage
by Stage Tube - Nov 30, 2015

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present the holiday classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL now through December 20th. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

VIDEO: Promo for New Season of ABC's Musical Extravaganza GALAVANT!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2015

The return of last season's breakout comedy extravaganza GALAVANT reunites screenwriter/executive producer Dan Fogelman with the award-winning musical team of composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of North Shore Music Theatre's SISTER ACT
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 9, 2015

North Shore Music Theatre's production of SISTER ACT runs thru November 15, 2015.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below!

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed Cover Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud'
by Stage Tube - Nov 5, 2015

Watch Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, stars of Broadway's Aladdin, bring their own twist to Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' for Disney Sessions. Click below to hear their duet, and follow this link to see ALADDIN co-star Jonathan Freeman's Disney villains medley!

From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Faith Prince Reveals the Stage Magic of THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 5, 2015

In honor of Throwback Thursday, BroadwayWorld is celebrating the past with a new series that will take you back in time with some of our favorite vintage video features. That's right- we are opening up the BroadwayWorld Vaults to reminisce on shows are long gone from the Broadway-scene, but have left an indelible mark on the world of theatre as a whole. Today, we bring you a vintage BroadwayWorld 'STAGE MAGIC' video from 2009. Watch as Faith Prince reveals the stage magic of THE LITTLE MERMAID below!

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