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Thomas Schumacher serves as President & Producer of Disney Theatrical Productions, overseeing the development, creation and execution of Disney's legitimate Stage Entertainment worldwide. The division's credits include Beauty and the Beast, King David, The Lion King, Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida, On the Record, High School Musical, TARZAN, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Peter and the Starcatcher, Newsies, Aladdin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Shakespeare in Love, Freaky Friday and Frozen. Recently he served as Executive Producer for the live-action film Beauty and the Beast. As President of Walt Disney Feature Animation, he oversaw some 21 animated features, including The Lion King, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tarzan, Hercules and Lilo & Stitch, and worked closely with Pixar on their first five films. Mr. Schumacher is the author of "How Does the Show Go On? An Introduction to the Theater." He is on the executive committee of Broadway Cares, a longtime Board Member of The Actors Fund a former mentor for the TDF Open Doors program, and is a member of numerous boards. He is a former mentor for the TDF Open Doors program and serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia University.

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[West End, 2021]
Producing Director
 
[Broadway, 2018] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2014] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
 
[Regional (US), 2011]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[US Tour, 2009]
President and Producer, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[Broadway, 2006]
President and Producer, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[West End, 2004]
President and Producer, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Producing Director
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group

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Conceiver

Thomas Schumacher Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

Thomas Schumacher, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Musical

Thomas Schumacher, Newsies the Musical

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WP Gala Will Honor Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart; Hosted by Eden Espinosa

The honorees have been revealed for the WP Theater 2024 Annual Gala, which include Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart. The event will be hosted by Eden Espinosa  at The Edison Ballroom on Monday, May 20, 2024.

MARY POPPINS Will Embark on New UK and Ireland Tour in 2024

Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

Tickets for THE LION KING at the the Ohio Theatre on Sale Now

Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.

ALADDIN To Celebrate 10 Years On Broadway With A Special Performance In March!

Disney's hit musical adventure Aladdin will celebrate ten years on Broadway with a very special performance on March 28.

FROZEN North American Tour Celebrates 1000 Performances

The North American tour of Disney’s Frozen celebrated 1,000 performances last night on Wednesday, January 31 at The Kentucky Center in Louisville, KY, where the hit Broadway musical is playing through Sunday, February 4.

Gonzalo Campos será Simba en la producción de Hamburgo de EL REY LE�"N

La producción de Stage Entertainment acaba de celebrar 22 años el pasado mes de diciembre.

THE LION KING Returns to Portland This Fall

Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST To Premiere North American Tour In June 2025

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast North American tour is set to premiere in June 2025.

West End Production of FROZEN to Close in September

Disney Theatrical Group's critically acclaimed West End production of Frozen will extend for the final time, completing its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane after three years on 8 September 2024, having been seen by over 2.8 million people.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.

Auditions to be Held for Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING

Audition information is now available online for the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King.

Kristin Caskey Elected as Chair of the Board at The Broadway League

Kristin Caskey, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative at Ambassador Theatre Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of The Broadway League. Learn more about Casey here!

Die Cast der Weltpremiere von Disneys Musical HERCULES Steht Fest

Ein heldenhaftes Spektakel erwartet das Publikum, wenn Disneys neuestes Musical HERCULES im März 2024 seine Weltpremiere in Hamburg feiert. Jetzt wurde die komplette Cast vorgestellt! Der Chief Creative Officer der Disney Theatrical Group, Thomas Schumacher, gab am Dienstag zudem erste Einblicke in die brandneue Show.

Disney's THE LION KING is Coming to The Hobby Center in Summer 2024

The Lion King will once again leap onto the Hobby Center stage on Thursday, July 11, 2024 for a limited four-week engagement through Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Photos: First Look at Gavin Adams, Desmonda Cathabel, Yeukayi Ushe, and More in the UK and Ireland Tour of ALADDIN

All new production photos have been released for the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin. Check out the photos here!

Desmonda Cathabel Will Play Princess Jasmine in the UK and Ireland Tour of ALADDIN

Fresh from appearing in ITV’s talent search Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, contestant Desmonda Cathabel (whose other credits include Miss Saigon, From Here to Eternity) is confirmed to play the iconic role of Princess Jasmine in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin.

Video: FROZEN North American Tour Cast Performs at The White House

Watch the cast of the North American Tour of Frozen perform at The White House

THE LION KING to Open a New Toronto Sit-Down Production

Toronto will become the first city in North America to have a second sit-down production of Disney’s The Lion King. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

FROZEN North American Tour Welcomes 2 Million Guests

The North American tour of Disney's Frozen has surpassed two million guests as of Thursday, November 16 at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN, where the hit Broadway musical is playing through Sunday, November 26.

THE LION KING Celebrates 26th Anniversary on Broadway

The Lion King celebrates its 26th anniversary on Broadway today, Monday, November 13th.  

Thomas Schumacher FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Thomas Schumacher written?

Thomas Schumacher has written 1 shows including On the Record (Conceiver).

What awards has Thomas Schumacher been nominated for?

Thomas Schumacher has been nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "Aladdin" and "Newsies the Musical."

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