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Date of Death: December 15, 1966 (65)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

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The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest Returns To The Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts


Catch the second year of The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts from May 14 - 21.

El Capitan Theatre Presents ONE NIGHT ONLY Featuring SISTER ACT, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, And More


Join the El Capitan Theatre for 'One Night Only' from April 27-30, as it brings back four cherished favorites to the big screen. Don't miss this unique cinematic experience.

Video: Celebrate 30 Years of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST


30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time. 

Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


In an all new video, Casey Nicholaw discussed the production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, which he is directing and choreographing. Performances run through December 22 at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany.   Check out the video here!

Disneyland Parades & Characters Cast Members File with the NLRB for Union Representation


Disney Cast Members who work in the Parades and Characters departments and the president of Actors’ Equity Association have revealed that the union has filed an election petition with the National Labor Relations Board for union recognition.

Celebrate the Anniversary of the Sci-Fi/Horror Film ALIEN at the El Capitan Theatre


In space no one can hear you scream. Experience “Alien” on the big screen on Alien Day! Tickets for this special theatrical engagement at the El Capitan Theatre April 26-28th are on sale now. Prior to the film, there will be a filmed special look at Alien: Romulus featuring a discussion with Alien Director Ridley Scott and Alien: Romulus Director Fede Álvarez. Find tickets here!

Concert Performances of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE JUNGLE BOOK Will Be Performed at New Wimbledon Theatre


The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival. Beauty and the Beast will take place on 10th August, with showings at 3pm and 7pm and The Jungle Book the following day on the 11th August, with showings at 10am and 3pm.

Rose Center Theater to Present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This Summer


Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be presented at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster, CA. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Video designer George Reeve discusses the process of designing Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg.

Spotlight: UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY at Young Centre for the Performing Arts


Outside the March and Soulpepper Theatre present A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

Video: Dane Laffrey Shares Set Design Secrets from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Go inside the design studio for an depth look at the revisioned set design in this video.

Video: The History Channel Drops Trailer for New Series HOW DISNEY BUILT AMERICA


Get ready, Disney adults! The HISTORY® Channel is set to premiere the new six-part nonfiction series How Disney Built America on Sunday, April 28th at 10PM ET/PT. How Disney Built America explores the history of Walt Disney and how the iconic Disney brand, fueled by the creation of beloved characters, continues to shape generations. Watch the trailer here!

Finn Cole Will Lead European Première of Lucas Hnath's RED SPEEDO


Orange Tree Theatre has announced Finn Cole, known for his roles in Peaky Blinders and Animal Kingdom, will make his professional stage debut playing Ray in the European première of Lucas Hnath's Red Speedo directed by Matthew Dunster.

WISH Reaches 13.2 Million Streams In First Week On Disney+


The Walt Disney Animation Studios’ feature film, Wish has reached 13.2 million views in its first five days streaming on Disney+. 

Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga To Headline ARTS By George! 2024 Benefit


Join Tony Award winner Lea Salonga at the ARTS by George! 2024 benefit. Experience an unforgettable evening of music and performance for a great cause.

92NY to Present HOME(land): Fleur Barron, Mezzo-soprano And Myra Huang, Piano


HOME(land) featuring Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano, and Myra Huang, piano will be presented at the 92nd Street Y, New York. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

Los Angeles's Colburn School Breaks Ground On Frank Gehry-Designed Campus Expansion


LA's Colburn School commences construction on its expansion project designed by renowned architect Gehry.

Los Angeles Master Chorale Announces 60th Anniversary Season


Los Angeles Master Chorale has announced its landmark 60th Anniversary Season at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Photos: Andy Grammar, Bertie Gregory, and More at Nat Geo's ourHOME Kickoff Event


National Geographic held a kickoff event for ourHOME at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles last night, April 3. Check out photos from the event here!

Walt Disney 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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