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Video: Disney Debuts First Look Teaser for SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC
by Josh Sharpe - 02/17/2026

Disney Jr. has revealed a first-look teaser for Sofia the First: Royal Magic, a brand-new series set in the world of Sofia the First, featuring the voices of Ariel Winter, Wayne Brady, Tim Gunn, Sara Ramirez, and more. Watch the teaser now.

Video: Original LITTLE MERMAID Star Jodi Benson Sings Stripped-Back 'Part of Your World'
by Michael Major - 08/26/2025

Original The Little Mermaid star Jodi Benson joined the Counter-Melodies Podcast co-hosts Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula for a stripped-back rendition of 'Part of Your World' from the hit animated movie musical. Watch the video!

Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 400th Performance
by Stephi Wild - 05/19/2025

Disney Theatrical Group celebrated the 4000th performance of Aladdin on Broadway and honored Howard Ashman. Check out a video of the post-show tribute performance here.

Video: Jodi Benson and Daughter Delaney Benson Sing 'For A Moment' from THE LITTLE MERMAID 2
by Blair Ingenthron - 10/20/2024

Watch Jodi Benson and daughter Delaney Benson sing the mother/daughter duet from The Little Mermaid 2 in the video here!

Video: Jodi Benson Sings 'Part of Your World' at D23
by Blair Ingenthron - 08/10/2024

Watch Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, sing 'Part of Your World' at D23 in the video here!

Video: Original LITTLE MERMAID Star Jodi Benson Praises Halle Bailey at LA Premiere
by Michael Major - 05/09/2023

Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel in Disney's 1989 version of The Little Mermaid, praised the live-action film's star, Halle Bailey, at last night's LA premiere. As the stars of the new film attended the blue carpet event, cameras caught a sweet moment between Benson and Bailey embracing. Watch the video now!

VIDEO: Tamron Hall Channels Halle Bailey's LITTLE MERMAID on TAMRON HALL's Halloween Episode
by Michael Major - 10/31/2022

Inspired by Halle Bailey who will play the first Black “Ariel” in the upcoming live-action adaption of “The Little Mermaid,” Tamron made a dazzling entrance as “Ariel Hall” as she floated down to her set which was transformed into an ocean fit for Disney’s favorite Mermaid. Watch videos from Tamron Hall's Halloween episode now!

VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 07/01/2020

Members of the Film & TV Music community, made up of composers, songwriters, music editors, music supervisors, studio executives and more, contributed their talents to SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: A CELEBRATION FOR THE FILM & TV MUSIC COMMUNITY, an online benefit event for MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund. 

VIDEO: Susan Egan Performs Original Song 'Where Have All the Mothers Gone' at Broadway Princess Party
by Linnae Medeiros - 11/01/2019

Broadway and Disney royalty Susan Egan gave audiences a special treat during the Broadway Princess Party's recent return to Feinstein's/54 Below as she performed the original song 'Where Have All the Mothers Gone' with lyrics by Egan and music by Brian Haner. Check out this video to see her performance with music direction and arrangement by Benjamin Rauhala!

TV: Alan Menken Joins Disney Leading Ladies For A Trip Down Memory Lane
by A.A. Cristi - 01/30/2019

In honor of its 30th anniversary, two-time Academy Award®-winner (Best Original Score and Best Original Song “Under the Sea,” 1989) “The Little Mermaid,” dives into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection with all-new bonus features and a sing-along mode.

BWW Exclusive Inside Look At Elsie Fest 2018 With Darren Criss, Sutton Foster, The Cast of BE MORE CHILL, Joshua Henry, And More
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - 10/08/2018

Yesterday, Sutton Foster, Joshua Henry, Alex Newell, Grant Gustin, Jodi Benson, the cast of Be More Chill and more joined Darren Criss at the fourth annual Elsie Fest! BroadwayWorld was there and brings you exclusive highlights from the outdoor music festival below! 

VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Preps for An Alan Menken Tribute with a Disney Villain Classic!
by A.A. Cristi - 04/06/2018

This month, Carnegie Hall and the New York POPS will salute composing legend, Alan Menken. Check out video from Harvey Fierstein's rehearsal for the event as he takes on a Disney villain classic! See video below!

STAGE TUBE: Jodi Benson Surprises Audience of THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl with 'Part of Your World'
by Louisa Brady - 06/05/2016

Jodi Benson, known as the original speaking and singing voice of Princess Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid, surprised the audience of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Hollywood Bowl with a rendition of 'Part of Your World.' Check out the video below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/19/16- CRAZY FOR YOU
by Nicole Rosky - 02/19/2016

Today in 1992, Crazy for You opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1622 performances. Crazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy', it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.The cast included Jodi Benson as Polly, Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, John Hillner as Lank Hawkins, Michele Pawk as Irene Roth, Jane Connell as Mother, and Beth Leavel as Tess.

VIDEO: THE LITTLE MERMAID's 'Kiss the Girl' Inspires Real-Life Romance!
by Caryn Robbins - 10/09/2015

The Little Mermen, NYC's favorite Disney cover band, serenaded couples in Washington Square Park to try and get them to kiss.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/19/15- CRAZY FOR YOU
by Nicole Rosky - 02/19/2015

Today in 1992, Crazy for You opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1622 performances. Crazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy', it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.The cast included Jodi Benson as Polly, Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, John Hillner as Lank Hawkins, Michele Pawk as Irene Roth, Jane Connell as Mother, and Beth Leavel as Tess.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/19- CRAZY FOR YOU
by Nicole Rosky - 02/19/2014

Today in 1992, Crazy for You opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1622 performances. Crazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy', it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.The cast included Jodi Benson as Polly, Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, John Hillner as Lank Hawkins, Michele Pawk as Irene Roth, Jane Connell as Mother, and Beth Leavel as Tess.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/19- CRAZY FOR YOU
by Nicole Rosky - 02/19/2013

Today in 1992, Crazy for You opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1622 performances. Crazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy', it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.The cast included Jodi Benson as Polly, Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, John Hillner as Lank Hawkins, Michele Pawk as Irene Roth, Jane Connell as Mother, and Beth Leavel as Tess.

STAGE TUBE: Remembering Marvin Hamlisch
by BWW Special Coverage - 08/07/2012

Hamlisch, one of only eleven EGOT winners in the history of the entertainment industry, was awarded three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards for his work. On Broadway, he wrote the music for A Chorus Line - which received the Pulitzer Prize - as well as They're Playing Our Song, The Goodbye Girl and Sweet Smell of Success.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/19- CRAZY FOR YOU
by Nicole Rosky - 02/19/2012

Today in 1992, Crazy for You opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1622 performances. Crazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy', it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.The cast included Jodi Benson as Polly, Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, John Hillner as Lank Hawkins, Michele Pawk as Irene Roth, Jane Connell as Mother, and Beth Leavel as Tess.

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