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BIO

With 15 productions currently running worldwide, a Disney musical is being performed professionally somewhere on the planet virtually every hour of the day. Their Broadway productions - King David; Beauty and the Beast; The Lion King; Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida; Mary Poppins, a co-production by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh; Tarzan and The Little Mermaid – have won a combined 12 Tony Awards.

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Productions

The Lion King West EndThe Lion King West End
 
[West End, 2021]
Producer
FrozenFrozen
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
AladdinAladdin
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Theatre Owner / Operator
Peter and the StarcatcherPeter and the Starcatcher
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Peter and the StarcatcherPeter and the Starcatcher
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Newsies The MusicalNewsies The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
General Manager
Sister ActSister Act
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Producer
The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid
 
[Broadway, 2008]
General Manager
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Producer
Professionally Speaking
 
[Chicago, 2005]
Producer
The Prince of Tonight
 
[Chicago, 2005]
Producer
The New Kid
 
[Chicago, 2005]
Producer
Mary Poppins
 
[West End, 2004]
Producer
On the Record
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Producer
Tarzan
 
[New York, 2004]
Producer
On the Record
 
[New York, 2004]
Producer
Producer
Tarzan
 
[New York, 2003]
Producer
When You Wish
 
[New York, 2003]
Producer
The Lion KingThe Lion King
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Producer
King David
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Producer
Theatre Owner / Operator

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

Disney Theatrical Productions, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Musical

Disney Theatrical Productions, Newsies the Musical

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Musical

Disney Theatrical Productions, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Musical

Disney Theatrical Productions, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Musical

Disney Theatrical Productions, Mary Poppins

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Musical

Walt Disney Theatrical Productions, Beauty and the Beast

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TRU to Present 'Theater As A Survival Strategy: A Love Story For Valentine's Day' Photo
TRU to Present 'Theater As A Survival Strategy: A Love Story For Valentine's Day'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. The next event will feature Theater as a Survival Strategy: A Love Story for Valentine's Day. Learn how to join.
NAMT Launches Season Two Of New@NAMT Podcast Featuring Emerging Musical Theatre Stude Photo
NAMT Launches Season Two Of New@NAMT Podcast Featuring Emerging Musical Theatre Student Songwriters
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced that Season Two of New@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre Writers is now airing, featuring conversations with the winners of the 2023/2024 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the National Alliance for Musical Theatre for high school students to develop and showcase musical compositions that could be a part of a musical theater production. 
CES to Present a Lecture on Fundraising and Marketing in the Arts World Photo
CES to Present a Lecture on Fundraising and Marketing in the Arts World
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

The Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University will present a free, in-depth lecture and discussion on fundraising and marketing in the arts world in February.
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Mom Photo
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical. Watch the cast share their favorite moments in the musical in the video here!
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to The Ordway This Holiday Season Photo
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to The Ordway This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film.
FREAKY FRIDAY to be Presented at ACU Theatre in October Photo
FREAKY FRIDAY to be Presented at ACU Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

ACU theatre will present the first show in their 24-25 season, Freaky Friday! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For ALADDIN, The First Ever Disney Production to Come to Glasgow Photo
Cast Set For ALADDIN, The First Ever Disney Production to Come to Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

Disney Theatrical Productions will present the critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin which will land in Glasgow for a limited season as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour.
Spotlight: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Valley Youth Theatre Photo
Spotlight: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Valley Youth Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Aug 20, 2024

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Begins Friday, August 9
NEWSIES Wins BroadwayWorld's Ultimate Best Musical Loser Summer Bracket Photo
NEWSIES Wins BroadwayWorld's Ultimate Best Musical Loser Summer Bracket
by Team BWW - Aug 13, 2024

The votes have been tallied and the BroadwayWorld raders have spoken and selected NEWSIES as the Ultimate Best Musical Loser. After weeks of deliberation, the final round came down to two Disney musicals - Beauty and the Beast and Newsies. Newsies won by an overwhelming margin, taking 83% of the vote.
Cortland Repertory to Present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST As Final Show In Summer S Photo
Cortland Repertory to Present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST As Final Show In Summer Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Cortland Repertory Theatre will close their 53rd summer season with a three-week run of the popular musical “Disney's Beauty and the Beast”.  This production will run from July 31 - August 17 at the Little York Pavilion, with evening performances at 7:30 PM.
Photos: NEWSIES Begins Performances At The REV Theatre Company Tonight Photo
Photos: NEWSIES Begins Performances At The REV Theatre Company Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Tonight, The REV Theatre Company raises the curtain on the second production of its 2024 season, Disney’s “Newsies,” playing at Auburn’s Merry-Go-Round Playhouse through July 27th. See photos from the show. 
Program Mentors and Cast Revealed For Challenge Accepted! A Concert Presenting The Wi Photo
Program Mentors and Cast Revealed For Challenge Accepted! A Concert Presenting The Winners Of The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

A special concert next week will feature live performances by Broadway artists of the seven winning songs from the 2023-2024 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the National Alliance for Musical Theatre for high school students to develop and showcase musical compositions that could be a part of a musical theater production.
Broadway & Beyond to Present 2024 Networking Event for Stage Managers of Color Photo
Broadway & Beyond to Present 2024 Networking Event for Stage Managers of Color
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024

Broadway & Beyond: Access for Stage Managers of Color will host their annual hybrid networking event (virtual and in-person) in New York City in July. Learn how to attend.
Impact Arts Unveils Casts For Summer Stock Austin 2024 Photo
Impact Arts Unveils Casts For Summer Stock Austin 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024

Impact Arts has revealed the cast for Summer Stock Austin 2024, celebrating its 20th season with a diverse lineup of talented performers. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE LION KING National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center Photo
Review: THE LION KING National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 17, 2024

Based on Disney’s 1994 animated film musical of the same name, The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is supposed to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of Pride Rock. But when Simba's uncle, Scar, kills Mufasa, Simba runs away from home after being tricked into thinking that he was responsible. As he comes of age, Simba learns some valuable perspective to go back and take his rightful place as King.
Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley Photo
Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024

In a segment on this morning's show, Good Morning America celebrated 30 years of Disney on Broadway. As part of the segment, stars from Disney's Broadway productions around the world sang a multi-language medley of songs from Disney’s international companies of Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast, Frozen, Hercules, and The Lion King, ending with a magical finale from the Broadway cast of Aladdin in “GMA”’s studios, live. Watch the performance!  
Impact Arts Unveils 20th Anniversary Season Of Summer Stock Austin 2024 Photo
Impact Arts Unveils 20th Anniversary Season Of Summer Stock Austin 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024

Impact Arts celebrates the 20th anniversary of Summer Stock Austin with an exciting 2024 season. Enjoy a variety of performances and events marking two decades of theatrical excellence.
GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway Photo
GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Tune into Good Morning America next week to take part in a celebration of 30 years of Disney on Broadway. On Thursday, May 16, the ABC morning show will celebrate the milestone of Disney's long history of shows on Broadway, beginning in 1994 with Beauty and the Beast. Since that time, several Disney shows have played the Great White Way including The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and now Aladdin. The program will air 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on ABC.
WINNIE THE POOH Musical Launches Tour in Japan Photo
WINNIE THE POOH Musical Launches Tour in Japan
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

Experience the magic of Disney's WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL ADAPTATION as it embarks on its Japan tour. Join Pooh and friends for this heartwarming adventure.
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night' Photo
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024

The Lion King is currently playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Watch the cast perform 'Noite Sem Fim (Endless Night)' in this all-new video.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Disney Theatrical Productions been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Mary Poppins and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast.

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