The Disney on Broadway official Instagram account posted a photo, just recently, thanking understudies and crew members for their dedication and hard work. Disney on Broadway stated, “When the stories are written about the return of Broadway they must reflect the extraordinary talent, courage and spirit of our Swings, Understudies, Standbys, Alumni, Dance Captains, Stage … Read more
After being shut down for a year and a half, “The Lion King” is getting ready to roar once more on Broadway, and for one number, everyone’s invited to the show. To mark the long-running show’s reopening night at the Minskoff Theatre, the opening number, “Circle of Life,” will be livestreamed on the @DisneyonBroadway TikTok … Read more
Samuel E. Wright, who voiced Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, has passed away at age 74. In addition to The Little Mermaid, Wright voiced Sebastian in both direct-to-video sequels, the TV series, and other Disney media. He also voiced Kron the Iguanodon in Disney’s Dinosaur. He originated the role of Mufasa in The Lion … Read more
On August 6th 2015, ”Hamilton: An American Musical” opened at the Richard Rodgers Theater. Since then, it quickly gained critical acclaim, regularly played to sold out shows, and dominated the 2016 Tony Awards by winning 11 awards, including Best Musical. Previously, this original cast recording was scheduled to be released in theaters in 2021. However, … Read more
It isn’t long before the musical sensation “Hamilton” makes its debut on Disney+ this July 3. Earlier this week Disney graced us with a trailer for the movie event, and now a set of new character posters have been revealed too. That’s right, ten new posters have been revealed featuring the all-star cast. Let’s take … Read more
Theatermania has shared that a virtual performance of a brand-new musical will air next month, and it looks to be a must-watch for any fan of Disney and musical theater. Walt and Roy: A Magical New Musical is an all-new biographical musical written by Richard Allen and Taran Gray, directed by Allen with music direction … Read more
Ain’t it a fine life, as a host of Disney on Broadway stars are set to reunite this Monday to carry the banner for “Newsies” in a special online event! According to broadwayworld.com, Disney on Broadway Live will be hosting a very special show this week. On Monday, May 18th, the show will stream with … Read more
Shout it to the rooftops! Disney has just announced that a very special recording of the “Hamilton” will be released on Disney+ this July 3rd. Surprise! The original Broadway production of Hamilton, filmed LIVE onstage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, is now coming exclusively to @DisneyPlus this July 3rd. Shout it to the rooftops! #Hamilfilm … Read more
Arising from the ashes of some drama that happened earlier this week regarding the streaming of “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway”, the concert finally happened and a lot of good came out of it. According to the New York Post, $609,479 was raised for the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund for entertainment workers … Read more
Earlier this week, we told you about the “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” concert that was going to air on April 13th. The foundation was originally going to be presenting a free broadcast of this production today (April 13) in order to raise money for the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, and after … Read more
Earlier this week, we told you about the “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” concert that was going to air on April 13th. The foundation was going to be presenting a free broadcast of this production in order to raise money for the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, which is an effort put forth … Read more
Disney has released a first-of-its-kind video from Disney Cruise Line, giving guests at home a front-row seat to the “Beauty and the Beast” musical shown exclusively onboard the Disney Dream. Disney Cruise Line departures may be cancelled for the following month, but you can still have the best seats in the house at the Walt … Read more
Calling all Broadway fans! Last November, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS held the “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” benefit concert. It has been reported by TheaterMania that the foundation will be presenting a free broadcast of this production in order to raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund. The concert, which will be … Read more
For the first time in a decade, a Disney on Broadway show has failed to win a single Tony Award. “Frozen,” based on the wildly popular 2013 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, lost all three of the awards it was nominated for at the 72nd Tony Awards on Sunday night; all three awards ultimately went … Read more
Be our guest at a new Mandarin-language production of the Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast debuting in Shanghai Disneyland next month. The Walt Disney Grand Theatre in Disneytown, located just outside the gates of the park, will host this spectacular performance beginning on June 14. Previously, the theatre housed a Mandarin version of The … Read more
Disney’s Frozen Broadway production is almost two months old at the St. James Theater in New York. Although the musical received mixed reviews when it premiered, it is already nominated for three Tony Awards, the most important prizes for Broadway productions. Frozen is nominated in the categories Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (for … Read more
