Tag: Disney on Broadway
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James Monroe Iglehart | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 4, 1974
On this day in 1974, actor and singer James Monroe Iglehart was born. Iglehart is best known for originating the role of the Genie in the Broadway production of ‘Aladdin’ in 2014. He was recognized with a Tony Award for the role and continued bringing the Genie’s magic to the stage until 2017. A lover…
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‘The Greatest Showman’ in Development for a Stage Musical Adaptation
Disney on Broadway has announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event that it is developing ‘The Greatest Showman – The New Musical.’
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Disney Theatrical Group Celebrates 30 Years of Magic on the Stage
Disney Theatrical Productions is celebrating its 30th anniversary and looking back at some of the highlights of its history!
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WATCH: ‘Aladdin on Broadway Concert Celebration – Live at EPCOT’
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, a very special performance was streamed on the Disney on Broadway youtube channel. It showed a concert that was taped during the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, which occurs annually at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This particular performance was a celebration…
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Thomas Schumacher Transitioning to Chief Creative Officer Role at Disney Theatrical Productions
For 30 of Thomas Schumacher’s 35 years working for The Walt Disney Company, he has run Disney Theatrical Productions. This week Schumacher sent a memo to staff sharing that he is transitioning away from the role of president and producer of Disney Theatrical Productions to a new role of Chief Creative Officer. Andrew Flatt and…
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2023 DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series Lineup Announced for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be returning on January 13, 2023, and will continue through February 20, 2023. One of the highlights of this festival is always the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series. This coming year’s lineup for the concert series was announced today by Disney. The 2023 DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert…
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Disney to Livestream Final Disney on Broadway Concert Series Performance at EPCOT
Today is the day of the final Disney on Broadway Concert Series and also the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. As the series draws to a close, the finale performance will include a special performance with four incredible Disney on Broadway performers. This includes Michael James Scott who portrayed the Genie in Aladdin, Ashley…
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Disney Announces Lineup For 2022 DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be returning to Walt Disney World from January 14 – February 21, 2022. With the return of the Festival of the Arts also comes the return of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series. Each night, there will be three performances at the America Gardens Theatre. These performances…
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EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Returning January 14-February 21, 2022
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is returning to Walt Disney World Resort on January 14, 2022, and running through February 21, 2022. For the return of this festival, there will also be the return of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series. With this series, favorite entertainers will perform Disney songs live at America…
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Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre Reopens With Live Concert
LIVE AT THE NEW AM A Benefit Concert for The Actors Fund Presented by Disney on Broadway Video and Photos of Reopening Performance Available Performances Continue Through the Weekend July 22, 2021 – Tonight, Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre reopened with Live at The New Am: A Benefit Concert for The Actors Fund, marking one of the first…
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Live at The New Am: A Benefit Concert for The Actors Fund Announced by Disney on Broadway
DISNEY ON BROADWAY PRESENTS LIVE AT THE NEW AM A Benefit Concert for The Actors Fund Four Performances July 22-25 Tickets on Sale Now Disney on Broadway’s Most Beloved Hit Songs Performed by Stars from Disney’s Hit Musicals: Ashley Brown, Michael James Scott, Kissy Simmons and Josh Strickland Tune into “Stars in the House” tonight (July 7…
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Disney Announces Dates for Return of The Lion King and Aladdin to Broadway
Broadway is reopening this September in New York City. Today it was announced on Good Morning America that on September 14th the lights will again be up for Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked. Both Disney’s The Lion King and Disney’s Aladdin will be returning to the stage in September. The Lion King will be…
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Broadway Shows to Remain Dark Through January 3, 2021
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the Broadway League has announced a further delay to the reopening of shows. Shows were originally set to be shut down through April 12, then through June 7 and then through September 6. Now all Broadway productions will now stay on hold—and will offer refunds and exchanges—through January 3, 2021. An…
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Disney Suspends Broadway Performances
Disney on Broadway has suspended performances starting on March 12th through April 12th. The announcement was made on the Disney on Broadway website. Along with the closure of these shows, tickets will be refunded from the place where they were purchased. These suspensions effect three Disney shows: Frozen, The Lion King, and Aladdin. The closure…
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Disney on Broadway Announces Lineup for the 3rd Annual Women’s Day on Broadway
IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DISNEY ON BROADWAY ANNOUNCES THE LINEUP FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY ON BROADWAY: THE DECADE AHEAD AND HOW WOMEN WILL SHAPE IT AND AN INAUGURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MARCH 10th 1:00- 4:00 P.M. AT THE NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE HOME OF DISNEY’S ALADDIN Featured Participants Include: Renee Blinkwolt, Celia…
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3rd Annual Women’s Day on Broadway Announced by Disney on Broadway
Disney on Broadway has announced the 3rd annual Women’s Day on Broadway: The Decade Ahead and How Women Will Shape It. The event was launched in 2018. It aims to “engage attendees of all gender identities and expressions in a day of open and honest dialogue about gender equality in the theatre industry and beyond,…
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Sunday Recap Report – D23 Expo 2019 Highlights
The 2019 D23 Expo is in the books, and it was an exciting weekend for sure! The day started off very early as I arrived at the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday, August 23 at about 6:30 am. I went through security and then was given a lanyard for my Expo badge, a reusable Expo…
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Disney on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Exclusive Concert and VR Experience at D23 Expo 2019!
The anniversary concert will feature Disney on Broadway’s brightest stars, performing hit songs from Disney’s nine Broadway musicals, and moreVR experience brings Disney on Broadway’s biggest production numbers to the 2019 D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Anaheim, California – (June 27, 2019) – Disney on Broadway is thrilled to return to D23 Expo, in Anaheim,…
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Experience the Magic of Disney on Broadway When You Board a Disney Cruise Ship from New York
Starting this fall, the Disney Magic will be sailing guests out of New York to stunning destinations like Canada, Bermuda, Florida and the Bahamas. But, the biggest treat for Disney Cruise Line guests is reserved tickets from the Disney on Broadway shows! Whether you take this opportunity before or after your cruise, it’s something the whole family is…
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Epcot’s Festival of the Arts From an Artist’s Perspective
Believe it or not, I’m an artist. It’s something that drew me to Disney in the first place. So, when Walt Disney World first announced an International Festival of the Arts, it was something I definitely wanted to go and see. Though I missed the first one, I was able to go to the first…
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NEWSIES the Musical Rehearsals Continue for Upcoming Performances
Newsies will be dancing on to the stage this weekend! As opening night draws nearer and nearer, a video of rehearsals has been released by Disney On Broadway. Newsies is a musical about the 1899 labor strike organized by a group of young “newsies.” It is a stage adaptation of the 1992 film of the…