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'There's No Place Like Home' Dog Adoption Day With Ashanti And Nigel 5/30
by Charlie Piane - May 13, 2009


'There's No Place Like Home' for homeless shelter dogs, according to Nigel, the former street-dog-turned-stage-star, who is making his New York professional debut in The Wiz at City Center in June. The need for a home is what inspired Nigel, along with co-star Ashanti (who plays Dorothy) to host 'There's No Place Like Home'Adoption Day on Saturday, May 30 at 11:00 am at City Center (55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues).

Encores! THE WIZ Completes Casting with 'Nigel' as Toto
by Robert Diamond - May 12, 2009


Nigel, a brindle-hair Cairn Terrier, will be making his professional stage debut as Toto in the Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, starring Ashanti as Dorothy, June 12 - July 5 at New York City Center, 131 W. 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues).

Orlando Jones and LaChanze Join Cast of Encores! THE WIZ; Full Cast Announced
by Robert Diamond - May 7, 2009


Orlando Jones will play The Wiz, and Tony Award-winning actress LaChanze will play Glinda, the good witch, in the Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, starring Ashanti, June 12 July 5 at New York City Center. Glinda's sister-witches will include Tichina Arnold as Evillene and Dawnn Lewis as Addaperle. Easing down the road with Ashanti's Dorothy will be Joshua Henry as the Tinman, James Monroe Iglehart as the Lion and Christian White as the Scarecrow.

Photo Coverage: Sherie Rene Scott in 'You May Now Worship Me
by Linda Lenzi - Apr 1, 2008


Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS presented a one night only performance of You May Now Worship Me, a collection of musical short stories featuring Tony Award nominee Sherie Rene Scott, Monday, March 31 at 8 PM at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). The evening will benefit the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative of The Actor's Fund.

BWW Video Show Preview: Disney's The Little Mermaid
by Craig Brockman - Dec 20, 2007


BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you video highlights from Disney's newest magical production on Broadway - The Little Mermaid - which opens on January 10th, 2008.

'The Little Mermaid' Swims on Broadway, New Opening Jan.10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2007


The new Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid will resume performances tonight, Thursday, November 29. Prior to the canceled performances due to the recent labor dispute, the show played five sold out previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). The previously scheduled opening night of December 6 has been cancelled and The Little Mermaid will now have its official press opening on Thursday, January 10 at 8PM.

'The Little Mermaid' Postpones Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2007


As a result of the current labor dispute, the new Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid has postponed its previously announced Opening Night performance.

Photo Flash: The Little Mermaid
by BWW - Nov 2, 2007


Disney Theatrical Productions proudly presents the theatrical stage production of The Little Mermaid, began previews at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 3, for an official opening December 6, 2007.

Photo Preview: 'The Little Mermaid' Begins November 3
by BWW - Oct 11, 2007


Disney Theatrical Productions is proud to present the theatrical stage production of The Little Mermaid, based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, to begin previews at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre beginning November 3, for an official opening December 6, 2007.

Photo Preview: Disney's The Little Mermaid!
by BWW - Aug 23, 2007


Disney Theatrical Productions is proud to present the theatrical stage production of 'The Little Mermaid,' based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, to begin previews at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre beginning November 3, for an official opening December 6, 2007.

Photo Coverage: Stars Celebrate Canada Day
by Linda Lenzi - Jul 1, 2007


On Friday, June 29th, Broadway performers from the upcoming The Little Mermaid and Grease, as well as current Broadway hits Mamma Mia!, 110 In the Shade, Mary Poppins and Beauty and The Beast, celebrated Canada Day, which is on July 1st.

Tickets for The Little Mermaid Go On Sale June 10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2007


The box office for Disney Theatrical Productions' The Little Mermaid on Broadway, will open on Sunday, June 10, beginning at 9AM at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th St.). The Little Mermaid begins previews on November 3, 2007 and opens on December 6, 2007.

Full Casting Announced for Bway-Bound The Little Mermaid
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2007


Disney Theatrical Productions has announced the full cast for the theatrical stage production of The Little Mermaid, based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

The Color Purple Celebrates 1st Year on Broadway, 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2006


The smash hit musical, The Color Purple, nominated for eleven 2006 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the recipient of a Best Actress Tony Award, for LaChanze (as Celie), celebrates its first year anniversary on Broadway

Fields Set for 'Purple' Tour; Williams is Sofia on Bway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2006


Chicago native Felicia P. Fields will reprise her 2006 Tony-nominated role of Sofia in the national tour of the hit musical The Color Purple, while NaTasha Yvette Williams will succeed her on Broadway

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