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The El Capitan Theatre, Disney’s home on Hollywood Boulevard, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, a new archival display will be featured inside the theatre along with a new curtain show, soundtrack, and more.
The Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ this October and will feature the top six teams in the Banana Ball league, including the Savannah Bananas, whose lineup includes Broadway's Derek Klena.
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio will present MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS, the Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based ensemble led by Jesús 'Chuy' Guzmán, in a celebration of mariachi's Golden Era.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will present SOUND WAVES, an immersive concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall featuring two world premieres and works inspired by water, breath, and nature.
Paul Anthony Kelly, who recently made his screen debut as JFK Jr. in Ryan Murphy’s limited series “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” has joined the cast of FX’s “American Horror Story.'
xThe LA Phil has unveiled the 2026 season at The Ford, its hillside open-air venue, running from May 8 to October 31. The 2026 season brings together a multidisciplinary mix of music, dance, film, theater, comedy and spoken word.
Riverside Theatre announced a new production set for its world premiere in Vero Beach, FL. A developmental reading in New York will feature Max Mendoza Crumm, James Taylor Odom, and Richard B. Watson, directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge.
Wesleyan University has named its black box theater in the new Fries Arts Building the Lin-Manuel Miranda Theater, in honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who graduated from the university in 2002.
The official trailer is here for Sofia the First: Royal Magic, featuring a first look at Rapunzel, who makes a special appearance in the premiere episode. Check it out now.
Norton Singers will present THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The production will include a large ensemble and full orchestra. Performances will take place across multiple dates in June.
The University of Southern California’s Themed Entertainment program will present “The Bloodhound,” a fully immersive theatrical production. Part of the larger USC School of Cinematic Arts.
BEAUTY FREAK, a new play by James Clements, has officially opened Off-Broadway at the cell theatre. The production is directed by Danilo Gambini and features a cast portraying historical figures connected to filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl. Check out photos from opening night.
TheatreZone's production of OLIVER! features Actors' Equity performers from New York City alongside Florida favorites, including an 11-year-old in the title role and a Broadway-connected cast bringing Lionel Bart's classic musical to Naples.
Disney Theatrical Group announced the full company for the final extension of HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Bradley Gibson leading as the title character alongside newly announced cast members joining the production.
The Music Center will present a summer dance season in Downtown L.A. featuring NEW YORK CITY BALLET, BALLETENOW: SUPERSTARS OF PARIS, and free weekly dancing events at Jerry Moss Plaza and Gloria Molina Grand Park.
Released 23 years ago, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ is the first film in what has now become a $4.5 billion franchise with five films released and a sixth on the way. The hilariously mischievous Captain Sparrow has been a fan favourite thanks to Johnny Depp’s skilled portrayal, and the film’s quick, witty plot is complimented by an astounding cast of actors. The visual effects, set decor, wardrobe, and props blend the world of mid-1700’s Jamaica into a truly magical place. However, nothing transports the audience quite as effectively as the powerful motion picture score.
One day, I thought, you know what? There's one group of songs from the Disney studios, their animated films, that we all grew up with. So many songs that have become part of the American consciousness.
What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre officially opened “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements, directed by Danilo Gambini. See production photos!
Almost 30 years since it’s Broadway premier in 1997, THE LION KING still brings gasps of awe as Julie Taymor’s musical theatre adaptation of Walt Disney Animation’s 1994 film returns to the Sydney stage.
In celebration of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ has debuted Songs in Sign Language, a collection of reimagined and reanimated musical numbers from Disney animated films. Learn how the project came together with the help of Deaf West Theatre.
