Category Archives: Alan Menken

FLASHBACK: Disney’s ALADDIN in Seattle

A reflection of the Disney Theatrical production of ALADDIN, featuring video clips of the world premiere production in Seattle. Continue reading

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Cast Album Reviews: NEWSIES

Let me begin this review by saying that I am one of many teenagers that loved Newsies when it was released in 1992. Today I recognise that the film is flawed, but a recent viewing made it clear to me … Continue reading

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NEWSFLASH: LEAP OF FAITH for Broadway in 2012

The New York Times is reporting that Broadway could see a production of the new Alan Menken-Glenn Slater-Janus Cercone musical, Leap of Faith, in fall 2012. I’ve never seen the film, so I have no idea whether it might make … Continue reading

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TWEETED: Rewrites for NEWSIES

With the Papermill production of Newsies done and dusted, Alan Menken has tweeted: Whatever comes with NEWSIES now (hopefully Broadway and tour) Harvey, Jack and I are planning rewrites. Changes are coming! That’s a good thing, because there were certainly … Continue reading

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: KICKS

Kicks Wannabe showgirls Kicking up good times, baby: Wishing for the one! Want to write your own Kicks haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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May Madness: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “I Want” Songs

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “I Want” Songs The “I Want … Continue reading

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Take A LEAP OF FAITH: Previews Start Tonight

Previews for the world premiere run of the Alan Menken-Glenn Slater-Janus Cercone musical, Leap of Faith, start tonight. With opening officially set for the 3rd of October, the show is playing at the Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre in Los … Continue reading

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NEWSFLASH: September Premiere for LEAP OF FAITH

Leap of Faith, the new musical by Alan Menken, Glenn Slater and Janus Cercone, will have its world premiere in Los Angeles later this year. Directed by Rob Ashford (who directed Broadway’s Promises, Promises and is already set for a … Continue reading

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NEWSFLASH: SISTER ACT for the West End

Playbill is reporting that Whoopi Goldberg is bringing the stage adaptation of Sister Act to the West End in 2009. With a book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner and an original score by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, the show … Continue reading

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