Broadway's Ashley Brown Teases Tangled
Broadway star Ashley Brown teased a potential 'Tangled' stage adaptation during her performance at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts, exciting Disney theater fans. Arly Larivière's Haitian compas concert sold out The Theater at Madison Square Garden on February 14, blending high-energy hits and soulful melodies. The iconic musical "Rent" returns in concert form with a large cast and even bigger orchestra, stopping at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on February 21.
- A stage adaptation of "Tangled" has existed since 2015 exclusively on the Disney Magic cruise ship. This shorter, one-hour version features three original songs by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater, the team behind the film's soundtrack. - Ashley Brown, who teased the new "Tangled" production, was the original actress to play Mary Poppins on Broadway. Her hint at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts is seen as a significant indicator of the show's development, as Disney has used the event to signal future projects before. - While a full-length Broadway production of "Tangled" has been in development, its future path is not set; Disney Theatrical often develops shows for professional licensing and school productions as well as for Broadway. - Arly Larivière is a celebrated Haitian artist known for fusing the compas genre with jazz and traditional Haitian music. His sold-out performance is a significant milestone for Haitian music at the iconic New York venue. - "Rent in Concert" presents the musical's entire score in a symphonic format, differing from a traditional book musical. This version focuses on the music performed by an ensemble of vocalists and a large orchestra. - The historic Shubert Theatre in New Haven, where "Rent in Concert" will be performed, has a seating capacity of 1,600. It was historically used as a tryout venue for shows before they moved to Broadway.
