Disney Legend Alan Menken Dishes on Live-Action ‘Aladdin,’ ‘The Little Mermaid,’ and That Time Lin-Manuel Miranda Begged for His Autograph

Think of the greatest Disney films and songs in recent memory and chances are you’ll find yourself humming an Alan Menken melody for the rest of the day. From “Under the Sea” to “Be Our Guest” to “A Whole New World,” to name a few, the eight-time Oscar-winning composer and pianist (who also happens to […]

by Brooke Geiger McDonald

“Aladdin” Soars at the Marriott Theatre

“Aladdin” is pure entertainment for children of all ages. Based on the popular 1992 Disney movie, the production includes many of the film’s original songs, including the rousing “You’ve Never Had a Friend Like Me,” and “A Whole New World,” which for this reviewer, was worth the price of admission alone. Bernie Yvon was hysterical […]

by Beth Engelman