Alan Menken

Alan Menken

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  For best musical theater Grammy, a vet vs. newbie

  David Alan Grier would obviously love to win a Grammy when the awards are handed out this weekend. It's a small part of his master plan. If he wins ... 

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  Disney's 'Aladdin' to sweep into Broadway

  A stage musical of the animated film "Aladdin" is riding a magic carpet to Broadway and the president of Disney Theatrical Productions promises it ... 

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  'Mary Poppins' to close on Broadway in the spring

  "Mary Poppins" is closing up its big umbrella on Broadway. An official close to the show's producers said Monday that the 6-year-old musical will end ... 

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  Broadway's 'Newsies' recoups its investment

  The boys from "Newsies" now have one more thing to dance about — they've made their money back. Disney Theatrical Productions said Thursday that the ...