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Latest News on Walt Disney:
Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY (Apr 21, 2026)
Review: MARY POPPINS at Fargo Davies (Apr 21, 2026)
LA Master Chorale's High School Choir Festival to Return for 37th Year at Walt Disney Concert Hall (Apr 20, 2026)
Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY (Apr 21, 2026)
Review: MARY POPPINS at Fargo Davies (Apr 21, 2026)
LA Master Chorale's High School Choir Festival to Return for 37th Year at Walt Disney Concert Hall (Apr 20, 2026)
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lebo M. and Tom MacDougall, President, Walt Disney Music attends the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Barry Jenkins and Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company and President, Marketing, The Walt Disney Studios and Disney+ attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company and Tiffany Boone attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, Lebo M. and Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
Ana Isabelle, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Casting Director Cindy Tolan, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Choreographer Justin Peck, Ansel Elgort, Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, Rita Moreno, Choreographer Patricia Delgado, Director Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Walt Disney Company Executive Chairman Bob Iger, Maddie Ziegler, Disney Studios Content Chairman Alan Bergman, Producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, Disney Studios Content CCO Alan Horn and Producer Kevin McCollum
Date:
12/08/2021
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of WEST SIDE STORY
Josh Gad, Michael Schur, Jackie Tohn, Co-Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn, President and Founder, Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, Kristen Bell and President and CEO, Hollywood Hotel, Jeff Zarrinnam, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Rana Ghadban, Idina Menzel and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti
Date:
11/19/2019
From: Photo Flash: See Photos from Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell's Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical
Disney Theatrical Productions, The Lion King
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News
Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.
Review: MARY POPPINS at Fargo Davies
by Brian Michaels - Apr 21, 2026
Director Rebecca Saari and the cast and crew from Fargo Davies bring one of the most beloved stories of all time to life in Mary Poppins. This theatrical adaptation of the classic stories by P. L. Travers and the beloved Mary Poppins produced by Walt Disney premiered in London’s West End in 2004 before moving to Broadway in 2006. The show features music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, along with new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
by Brian Michaels - Apr 21, 2026
Director Rebecca Saari and the cast and crew from Fargo Davies bring one of the most beloved stories of all time to life in Mary Poppins. This theatrical adaptation of the classic stories by P. L. Travers and the beloved Mary Poppins produced by Walt Disney premiered in London’s West End in 2004 before moving to Broadway in 2006. The show features music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, along with new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
LA Master Chorale's High School Choir Festival to Return for 37th Year at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026
Over 1,200 high school singers from 41 Southern California schools will perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall for the LA Master Chorale's 37th Annual High School Choir Festival, including a tribute to the late architect Frank Gehry.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026
Over 1,200 high school singers from 41 Southern California schools will perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall for the LA Master Chorale's 37th Annual High School Choir Festival, including a tribute to the late architect Frank Gehry.
Video: First Look at Disney Animation’s SONGS IN SIGN LANGUAGE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026
Ahead of its debut on April 27, Disney has shared a first look at footage from Songs in Sign Language, its collaboration with the Deaf West Theatre that reimagines songs from Frozen 2, Encanto, and Moana 2. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026
Ahead of its debut on April 27, Disney has shared a first look at footage from Songs in Sign Language, its collaboration with the Deaf West Theatre that reimagines songs from Frozen 2, Encanto, and Moana 2. Check it out now.
Rodrigo Gomez: From the Big Top to World Wide Stages
by Team BWW - Apr 20, 2026
Few performers are born into the circus—and even fewer transform that legacy into mastery on one of the most dangerous apparatuses in live performance. Rodrigo Gomez is one of them. His journey growing up under the big top to performing on international stages is a story of discipline, risk, and a relentless pursuit of precision.
by Team BWW - Apr 20, 2026
Few performers are born into the circus—and even fewer transform that legacy into mastery on one of the most dangerous apparatuses in live performance. Rodrigo Gomez is one of them. His journey growing up under the big top to performing on international stages is a story of discipline, risk, and a relentless pursuit of precision.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For Paper Mill Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 88th season of shows to be presented during the theater’s 2026-2027 season in Millburn, New Jersey. The lineup includes Mary Poppins, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet, and Dear Evan Hansen.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 88th season of shows to be presented during the theater’s 2026-2027 season in Millburn, New Jersey. The lineup includes Mary Poppins, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet, and Dear Evan Hansen.
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by - Apr 17, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Apr 17, 2026
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by Albert Gutierrez - Apr 17, 2026
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by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2026
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by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 14, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth and composer Gabriel Kahane will perform at 92NY, including the New York premiere of Kahane's Elevator Songs, composed for the ensemble.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth and composer Gabriel Kahane will perform at 92NY, including the New York premiere of Kahane's Elevator Songs, composed for the ensemble.
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by Gillian Blum - Apr 4, 2026
The NYC-based quartet Those Girls will be performing at London's Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zedel April 12 at 5 p.m., marking the group's international debut.
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El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood will present three Star Wars films — Rogue One, Solo, and The Force Awakens — from April 17–28, with tickets starting at $5 on select Tuesdays.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2026
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by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Bradley Gibson, who originated the role of Hercules in the 2023 world premiere, will reprise the part from June 29 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane as the Disney musical completes its London run.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Bradley Gibson, who originated the role of Hercules in the 2023 world premiere, will reprise the part from June 29 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane as the Disney musical completes its London run.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Walt Disney written?
Walt Disney has written 1 shows including Mary Poppins (Source Material).
What awards has Walt Disney been nominated for?
Walt Disney's musical, The Lion King, has been nominated for the Best Musical category at the Tony Awards.
What awards has Walt Disney won?
Walt Disney's musical "The Lion King" has won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Musical. This award recognizes the outstanding achievement of the production in the Broadway industry. The Lion King has received critical acclaim and has been widely recognized for its exceptional storytelling, music, and stagecraft. It is considered one of Disney's most successful and beloved stage adaptations, garnering numerous accolades and nominations throughout its run.
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