Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher)

Disney's FROZEN Announces Digital Lottery At Bass Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2023

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, has announced a digital ticket lottery powered by Broadway Direct. Fans will have the chance to purchase a limited number of $31 tickets available for all performances at Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall.

Photo: Chance The Rapper Visits THE LION KING on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023

See a photo of Chance The Rapper at The Lion King on Broadway!

Disney's ALADDIN To Open the Lied's 2023-2024 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and the Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced that Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical comedy, will play an 8-show premiere engagement at the Lied Center for Performing Arts beginning October 3, 2023 with performances playing through October 8, 2023!

DIsney's ALADDIN Comes To Playhouse Square, March 8- 12
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2023

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Playhouse Square have announced casting for the Cleveland engagement of Disney's Aladdin.

Photos: ALADDIN On Broadway Celebrates 3,000 Performances!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2022

Check out photos as Disney’s magical hit musical Aladdin celebrates its 3,000th performance on Broadway! Today, Wednesday, December 28, the production celebrated this astounding milestone at its matinee performance. 

Photos: On the Red Carpet at THE LION KING 25th Anniversary Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 14, 2022

The Lion King celebrated its 25th anniversary last night, Sunday, November 13th and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!

Photos: See Darian Sanders & Kayla Cyphers in New Images From THE LION KING Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021

Disney’s The Lion King North American tour released two new production photos today of Darian Sanders (Simba) and Kayla Cyphers (Nala). 

Photos: First Look at Michael Maliakel, Shoba Narayan & Michael James Scott in ALADDIN!
by Show Highlights - Sep 28, 2021

Disney’s Aladdin will reopen on Broadway tonight at the New Amsterdam Theatre. New production photos are available, featuring the show’s new Aladdin and Jasmine, Michael Maliakel and Shoba Narayan, along with returning cast member Michael James Scott as Genie.

Photos & Video: See THE LION KING North American Tour's First Day Back After the Shutdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2021

The Lion King North American touring company reunited in Cleveland on September 7, for the first time since the shutdown, to begin rehearsals for the tour’s relaunch. The tour is resuming performances at the KeyBank State Theatre for a two-week return engagement beginning Friday, October 1 and playing through Friday, October 15, 2021

VIDEO: FROZEN National Tour Cast Sings 'For the First Time in Forever' in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2021

For the first time in forever, the cast of Frozen reunited in the rehearsal room! Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, has just released a new celebratory video of the Frozen North American tour company in rehearsal, for the first time since the shutdown. 

FROZEN West End Announces New Dates and Additional Casting
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2020

The West End premiere of Disney's Frozen has announced new start dates and a slew of additional cast members!

Photos and Video: Get a First Look at FROZEN's New Cast Members; Plus Learn About the Changes Coming to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020

As it approaches its second anniversary on Broadway, Frozen will welcome a trio of new stars joining the company tonight, Tuesday, February 18, 2020. McKenzie Kurtz makes her Broadway debut starring as Anna, Ciara Renée (Pippin, Big Fish, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) stars as Elsa, and Ryan McCartan (Wicked; Heathers: The Musical; Disney Channel's “Liv & Maddie”) joins the cast as Hans, replacing Patti Murin, Caissie Levy, and Joe Carroll, respectively.

Breaking: Ciara Renee, McKenzie Kurtz & Ryan McCartan Will Join Cast of FROZEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 15, 2020

Arendelle will soon welcome new royalty! BroadwayWorld has just learned that Ciara Renée, McKenzie Kurtz and Ryan McCartan will soon join the cast of Broadway's Frozen as Elsa, Anna, and Hans. All three will play their first performance on February 18. They take over the roles from original company members Caissie Levy and Patti Murin and Joe Carroll.

TV: THE LION KING Tour Castmates Get Engaged On Stage!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2019

South African Lion King performer Nhlanhla Ndlovu surprised the entire cast of Disney's The Lion King and his girlfriend, fellow cast member Daniela Cobb, by proposing on stage last night at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY.

Photo Flash: FROZEN National Tour Welcomes John Legend And Chrissy Teigen
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2019

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen recently attended a performance of Frozen at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles.

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Caroline Bowman, Caroline Innerbichler And More In FROZEN On Tour
by Alan Henry - Dec 5, 2019

As the Frozen North American tour begins its nine-week engagement at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in LA, BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production, featuring stars Caroline Bowman (Elsa) and Caroline Innerbichler (Anna), along with the rest of the Frozen company.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Company of HERCULES
by Julie Musbach - Aug 19, 2019

The company of Public Works' HERCULES is hard at work in rehearsal and we've got an inside peek!

Adrienne Walker Returns as Nala in THE LION KING Tonight, July 16
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2019

Broadway's award-winning best musical THE LION KING will welcome back Adrienne Walker as Nala to the company, beginning performances Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Minskoff Theatre.

Performances Begin Tonight For Disney's THE LION KING at The Princess Of Wales Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019

Performances for the return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING begin tonight at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre. The 8-week engagement will play from Thursday June 13 through Sunday August 4, 2019.

VIDEO: THE LION KING Shows Support For the England Football Team, The Lionesses
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2019

If anyone knows what it takes to be a Lioness, it's the cast of Disney's landmark musical THE LION KING!