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THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway at the Hobby Center 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the 2025-2026 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Season featuring six Houston premieres and the return of audience favorites. Learn more!

Idina Menzel on Stage- From RENT to WICKED and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2025

Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE NOTEBOOK & More Set for Broadway San Diego 48th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Broadway San Diego has revealed its 48th Season. This season brings a lineup of Award-winning productions, cherished classics, and exciting new musicals to the West Coast. Learn more!

WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More Set for Broadway Dallas 2025/2026 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America revealed the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2025/2026 Broadway Series. See the full lineup including Wicked and more.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD & More Set for Broadway in Atlanta 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

The Atlanta premiere of the six-time Tony Award winning HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will anchor the 2025/2026 Broadway in Atlanta season at the Fox Theatre. See the full lineup and learn more.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. to be Presented at Majestic in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts will present Disney's Beauty & The Beast Jr. in January. The musical features a Book by Linda Woolverton, Music by Alan Menken, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg Vied for WICKED Film Rights In the 1990s
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

A new deep dive on the origins of Wicked has revealed a number of revelations about the story's journey from the page to the stage to the screen.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - Dec 9, 2024

This entire production of Beauty and the Beast is everything that fans of the story could hope for. The cast and crew of Keystone Theatrics have put together a performance this reviewer could see over and over again.

Video: Alan Menken Breaks Down SPELLBOUND Opening Number
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2024

Spellbound is now available on Netflix, and the streamer has released a new video of Alan Menken breaking down the film's opening number, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch it now!

Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

Spellbound is now streaming on Netflix, and the streamer has released a video of Rachel Zegler singing the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' The split-screen video shows Zegler performing the song in the recording booth alongside the finished animation. Watch it now!

Review: Arts in Motion's Production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the IPAC
by Peter Nason - Nov 24, 2024

A young cast brings Disney's most iconic musical to life, led by two scene-stealers: Larkin Mainwaring as Madame de la Grande Bouche and (especially) Ruby Ricardo as a boisterous LeFou.

Video: SPELLBOUND Featurette Showcases Magical Score
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024

Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, is out now on Netflix. A new video has been released alongside the film, which highlights the magical score and features new interviews with Menken, Slater and the cast. Watch it now!

Alan Menken's SPELLBOUND Soundtrack Debuts with Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024

A new Alan Menken animated musical has hit Netflix and, with it comes a soundtrack album featuring vocals from Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Jenifer Lewis, John Lithgow, and more. Listen to the new songs here!

Review Roundup: Rachel Zegler-Led Musical Film SPELLBOUND
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

The new animated musical film Spellbound is out now on Netflix, featuring Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Olga Merediz, and Javier Bardem. Read the reviews for Spellbound here!

Video: Rachel Zegler Recorded SPELLBOUND Songs Before Being Offered the Part
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Rachel Zegler and Jenifer Lewis to discuss the animated musical Spellbound, Zegler's involvement in the film, and how to navigate life in a dark world. Watch the exclusive interview now!

Video: Netflix Shares Sneak Peek of SPELLBOUND Opening Number
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

With only two days until Spellbound hits Netflix, the streamer has released a sneak peek clip from the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch the clip now!

Review: Hale Centre Theatre Brings Back BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’s Spectacle and Soul
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 18, 2024

This team has somehow brought back not only the spectacle of the original Broadway production but also its soul. The audience is completely enraptured by both sincere storytelling and production value that is beyond compare, including scenic design that needs to be seen to be believed, swoonworthy pyrotechnics and aerial choreography, tastefully stunning projections and costuming, wonderfully fresh direction, and beautiful performances. 

Video: Rachel Zegler Reacts to SPELLBOUND Singing Doll
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2024

Netflix has posted a new video of Rachel Zegler, who stars as Ellian in the animated musical, unboxing action figures, stuffed animals, and more merchandise tied to the new film. Watch the unboxing video now!

Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2024

On November 11, Netflix hosted the premiere of Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater. In attendance were stars Rachel Zegler, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Nathan Lane, Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, and Olga Merediz. Take a look at photos here!

Videos: Rachel Zegler Sings SPELLBOUND Songs in Two New Promos
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2024

It's a musical! With two new videos for Netflix's Spellbound, we have our first taste of Alan Menken's music and Glenn Slater's lyrics in the upcoming animated musical. Watch them here!