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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

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Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jun 3, 2026

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?
YOSHIKI Joins as Headliner for Global Citizen Music Event in Tokyo
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

YOSHIKI has joined the lineup as a headliner for Global Citizen Live: Tokyo, the upcoming music event from the advocacy organization. The composer joins previously announced performers &TEAM, Ai, and Yuki Chiba.
Listen: Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck Share New Album 'The Fiddle and the Drum'
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026

5x Grammy-winner and Tony Award nominee (Carousel) Renée Fleming and 19x Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck have unveiled their new collaborative album, The Fiddle and the Drum. Listen to it now.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Name 2027-2030 Bowers Program Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center announced 12 individual artists and one ensemble selected for its competitive Bowers Program, a three-season residency chosen from 192 international candidates.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour to 30+ Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

Sonic Live in Concert, a new concert experience featuring music from the video game franchise performed live with rock musicians, vocalists, and synchronized HD footage across 30+ U.S. cities and the UK.
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
Video: Julie Andrews Makes Surprise Virtual Appearance at World Parkinson Congress
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

Icon Julie Andrews made a virtual appearance in a video message that played for attendees at Sunday's World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, an annual event aimed at combatting the progressive movement disorder. Watch the video here!
Daniel Harding Appointed as Next Music Director of the LA Philharmonic
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced Daniel Harding as its next Music Director, with his tenure set to begin in the 2027/28 season overseeing programming at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford.
Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 22, 2026

Based on Ron Chernow's 2004 biographical book titled Alexander Hamilton, this musical tells the true story of America's $10 Founding Father. The story begins when he was an immigrant who came to New York from the West Indies. Eventually, he became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was later named the nation's first Treasury Secretary.
Cheeyang Ng's LEGENDARY to Play One-Night-Only Event at Berklee Power Station
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

Cheeyang Ng, recipient of the Fred Ebb, Princess Grace, and Jonathan Larson Awards, will present a one-night-only live recording event of solo ritual musical LEGENDARY at Berklee Power Station in New York City.
BODYTRAFFIC to Close with Final Los Angeles Performances at the Wallis
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

BODYTRAFFIC will mark the end of its 20-year run with final Los Angeles performances at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, featuring works by Trey McIntyre, Cayetano Soto, and others as part of a national Tour of Thanks.
Lea Salonga to Open BROADWAY AND VINE's 2026 Season in Napa Valley
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga will headline the opening night concert of Broadway and Vine's 2026 season at Carneros Resort's Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley, with tickets starting at $95.
PLAYBACK to Make World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

This Is A Front will present the world premiere of PLAYBACK by Jessica Marie Fisher at The Broadwater Main Stage as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, exploring narrative control and consent in a drama about a viral podcast host confronting her ex.
Colburn Orchestra to Make Ojai Festival Debut Under Esa-Pekka Salonen
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

The Colburn Orchestra will perform twice at the 80th Ojai Music Festival under conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, with alumni Geneva Lewis and Leila Josefowicz joining for the finale concert.
LA Phil Honors Gustavo Dudamel With New Titles After 17 Years Leading the Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

Gustavo Dudamel will receive two new honorary titles with the LA Phil – the Diane and M. David Paul Artistic and Cultural Laureate of the LA Phil and the Jane and Michael Eisner Founding Director and Conductor Laureate of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles.
THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS Gets World Premiere at Theatre at the Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

Philip Potempa's THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS: A HOPPY TALE will have its world stage premiere at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Ind., featuring a mixed human and puppet cast in a Brothers Grimm adaptation.
Tracee Ellis Ross Will Make Broadway Debut in EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Six-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross will make her Broadway debut this summer in Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre. Learn more here!
New Musical WARBUCKS About 'Daddy Warbucks' From ANNIE is in Development
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Tony-winning producers behind THE OUTSIDERS announced WARBUCKS, a new stage musical tracing the early life of Oliver Warbucks, timed to Annie's 50th Broadway anniversary.
Review: INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, and more at The Orlando Fringe Festival
by Benoit Teves - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?

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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