Steve Fickinger
Latest News on Steve Fickinger:
Wake Up With BWW 6/23: BACK TO THE FUTURE Teases Broadway Run, and More! (Jun 23, 2022)
Tony Award-Winning Producer Steve Fickinger Has Passed Away (Jun 22, 2022)
ROCK OF AGES to Open in Hollywood (Jan 6, 2020)
Wake Up With BWW 6/23: BACK TO THE FUTURE Teases Broadway Run, and More! (Jun 23, 2022)
Tony Award-Winning Producer Steve Fickinger Has Passed Away (Jun 22, 2022)
ROCK OF AGES to Open in Hollywood (Jan 6, 2020)
BIO
Steve Fickinger is a Tony Award winning Producer with over 30 years of experience and accomplishments in the Entertainment Industry. Highlights include 20 years at Walt Disney Studios where as Vice President of Development, he oversaw the development of over 15 animated features. Moving on to become the VP of Creative Development for Disney Theatrical Productions, Steve oversaw development of 6 Broadway shows, personally developing the record breaking National Tour of Disney's "High School Musical," the Tony Award winning Broadway production of "Newsies," and Disney's long-running Broadway smash production of "Alladin." Independently, productions include "Dear Evan Hansen", which won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Musical. Steve is currently developing a number of animated and hybrid films for Warner Bros. Studios. He is also Executive Producer of Broadway’s Rock of Ages at The Bourbon Room in Hollywood, and currently in developing several new shows for Broadway and National Tour.
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Wake Up With BWW 6/23: BACK TO THE FUTURE Teases Broadway Run, and More!
Today's top stories include footage of Neil Diamond attending first preview of the pre-Broadway run of A Beautiful Noise in Boston! Plus, Back to the Future has teased its 2023 Broadway run with an all new teaser trailer.
Today's top stories include footage of Neil Diamond attending first preview of the pre-Broadway run of A Beautiful Noise in Boston! Plus, Back to the Future has teased its 2023 Broadway run with an all new teaser trailer.
Tony Award-Winning Producer Steve Fickinger Has Passed Away
Steve Fickinger, The Tony Award-winning producer who worked on shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, and Newsies passed away suddenly last week.
Steve Fickinger, The Tony Award-winning producer who worked on shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, and Newsies passed away suddenly last week.
ROCK OF AGES to Open in Hollywood
Rock of Ages Hollywood will open on January 15th at a specially built performance venue and nightlife destination on Hollywood Boulevard named after the venue at the center of the show, The Bourbon Room. With 6 years on Broadway and over 2,350 performances, 5 Tony Nominations, 12+ productions worldwide and featuring 30 hit songs from the 80s, Rock of Ages is the best-reviewed- most-nominated-longest-running-hair-band musical of all time. Rock of Ages Hollywood began preview performances in December.
Rock of Ages Hollywood will open on January 15th at a specially built performance venue and nightlife destination on Hollywood Boulevard named after the venue at the center of the show, The Bourbon Room. With 6 years on Broadway and over 2,350 performances, 5 Tony Nominations, 12+ productions worldwide and featuring 30 hit songs from the 80s, Rock of Ages is the best-reviewed- most-nominated-longest-running-hair-band musical of all time. Rock of Ages Hollywood began preview performances in December.
Nick Cordero & Frankie Grande Lead ROCK OF AGES in Hollywood
The complete cast is set for ROCK OF AGES Hollywood, which will open this fall at a specially built performance venue and nightlife destination on Hollywood Boulevard named after the venue at the center of the show, The Bourbon Room.
The complete cast is set for ROCK OF AGES Hollywood, which will open this fall at a specially built performance venue and nightlife destination on Hollywood Boulevard named after the venue at the center of the show, The Bourbon Room.
92YTribeca Hosts BEHIND THE MUSIC-AL: TEENAGE DREAMS 2/22
92YTribeca is set to host BEHIND THE MUSIC-AL: TEENAGE DREAMS, moderated by Steve Fickinger, Vice President of Creative Development for Disney Theatrical Group on Wed, Feb 22, 8pm, tickets from $10 adv / $12 door.
92YTribeca is set to host BEHIND THE MUSIC-AL: TEENAGE DREAMS, moderated by Steve Fickinger, Vice President of Creative Development for Disney Theatrical Group on Wed, Feb 22, 8pm, tickets from $10 adv / $12 door.
92YTribeca Hosts BEHIND THE MUSIC-AL: TEENAGE DREAMS 2/22
92YTribeca is set to host BEHIND THE MUSIC-AL: TEENAGE DREAMS, moderated by Steve Fickinger, Vice President of Creative Development for Disney Theatrical Group on Wed, Feb 22, 8pm, tickets from $10 adv / $12 door.
92YTribeca is set to host BEHIND THE MUSIC-AL: TEENAGE DREAMS, moderated by Steve Fickinger, Vice President of Creative Development for Disney Theatrical Group on Wed, Feb 22, 8pm, tickets from $10 adv / $12 door.
TPAC Ed Chosen to Pilot Disney Musicals in Schools’ New National Initiative
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been selected by Disney Theatrical Group to pilot 'Disney Musicals in Schools,' an outreach initiative formerly only available to New York City public schools.
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been selected by Disney Theatrical Group to pilot 'Disney Musicals in Schools,' an outreach initiative formerly only available to New York City public schools.
TPAC Ed Chosen to Pilot Disney Musicals in Schools’ New National Initiative
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been selected by Disney Theatrical Group to pilot 'Disney Musicals in Schools,' an outreach initiative formerly only available to New York City public schools.
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been selected by Disney Theatrical Group to pilot 'Disney Musicals in Schools,' an outreach initiative formerly only available to New York City public schools.
Tennessee Performing Arts Center to Launch DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS Initiative
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been selected by Disney Theatrical Group to pilot 'Disney Musicals in Schools,' an outreach initiative formerly only available to New York City public schools.
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been selected by Disney Theatrical Group to pilot 'Disney Musicals in Schools,' an outreach initiative formerly only available to New York City public schools.
The 5th Avenue Theatre Presents ALADDIN 7/7-7/31
The 5th Avenue Theatre is proud to announce that it will produce the premiere of Aladdin, a new stage musical adapted from Disney's 1992 animated feature film.
The 5th Avenue Theatre is proud to announce that it will produce the premiere of Aladdin, a new stage musical adapted from Disney's 1992 animated feature film.
Full Cast Announced for Disney's ALADDIN in Seattle!
The 5th Avenue Theatre is thrilled to announce casting for the highly anticipated premiere of Disney's Aladdin, a new stage musical. The show will feature Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed as Aladdin and Jasmine, James Monroe Iglehart as the Genie, and Seattle mainstay Seán G. Griffin as the Sultan. Jonathan Freeman takes the stage to embody the role he originally voiced for the film, the Royal Vizier Jafar. He is joined by comedic favorite Don Darryl Rivera as Iago. Aladdin restores a trio of characters originally conceived by the film's creators: Omar, Babkak, and Kassim, played by Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Brian Gonzales, and Brandon O'Neill, respectively. Broadway's Casey Nicholaw will direct. With book by Chad Beguelin and hit songs including 'Friend Like Me,' 'Prince Ali,' and the Oscar-winning 'A Whole New World' by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Aladdin will enchant audiences of all ages.
The 5th Avenue Theatre is thrilled to announce casting for the highly anticipated premiere of Disney's Aladdin, a new stage musical. The show will feature Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed as Aladdin and Jasmine, James Monroe Iglehart as the Genie, and Seattle mainstay Seán G. Griffin as the Sultan. Jonathan Freeman takes the stage to embody the role he originally voiced for the film, the Royal Vizier Jafar. He is joined by comedic favorite Don Darryl Rivera as Iago. Aladdin restores a trio of characters originally conceived by the film's creators: Omar, Babkak, and Kassim, played by Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Brian Gonzales, and Brandon O'Neill, respectively. Broadway's Casey Nicholaw will direct. With book by Chad Beguelin and hit songs including 'Friend Like Me,' 'Prince Ali,' and the Oscar-winning 'A Whole New World' by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Aladdin will enchant audiences of all ages.
Confirmed! Paper Mill Playhouse to Premiere New Disney Stage Musical NEWSIES
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is proud to announce the Millburn, New Jersey theater will open its 2011-2012 season with the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Featuring music by eight time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid), lyrics by Jack Feldman and a new book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), Newsies is adapted for the stage from the live-action Disney feature film musical. The production will be directed at Paper Mill by Tony® nominee Jeff Calhoun (The Will Rogers Follies, Grey Gardens).
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is proud to announce the Millburn, New Jersey theater will open its 2011-2012 season with the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Featuring music by eight time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid), lyrics by Jack Feldman and a new book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), Newsies is adapted for the stage from the live-action Disney feature film musical. The production will be directed at Paper Mill by Tony® nominee Jeff Calhoun (The Will Rogers Follies, Grey Gardens).
The 5th Avenue Theatre Presents ALADDIN 7/7-7/31
The 5th Avenue Theatre is proud to announce that it will produce the premiere of Aladdin, a new stage musical adapted from Disney's 1992 animated feature film.
The 5th Avenue Theatre is proud to announce that it will produce the premiere of Aladdin, a new stage musical adapted from Disney's 1992 animated feature film.
Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre Premieres ALADDIN, 7/7-31
The 5th Avenue Theatre is proud to announce that it will produce the premiere of Aladdin, a new stage musical adapted from Disney's 1992 animated feature film. Aladdin, featuring the Academy Award®-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, previews on July 7 and runs until July 31, 2011. The show replaces Oklahoma!, which will be postponed until the 2011-2012 season.
The 5th Avenue Theatre is proud to announce that it will produce the premiere of Aladdin, a new stage musical adapted from Disney's 1992 animated feature film. Aladdin, featuring the Academy Award®-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, previews on July 7 and runs until July 31, 2011. The show replaces Oklahoma!, which will be postponed until the 2011-2012 season.
THE LION KING Welcomes The 500,000th School Pupil
Yesterday, the London production of Disney's THE LION KING welcomed its 500,000th school pupil as part of the show's acclaimed Education Programme.
Yesterday, the London production of Disney's THE LION KING welcomed its 500,000th school pupil as part of the show's acclaimed Education Programme.
MTI to License Disney's CAMP ROCK Beginning Nov. 2010
Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP), the division responsible for such smash Broadway hits as THE LION KING, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and MARY POPPINS, will debut CAMP ROCK: THE MUSICAL, a stage adaptation of the CAMP ROCK 2008 and 2010 Disney Channel Original Movies with songs from both movies and a story based on CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM. The show will be available for licensing in November 2010 through Disney's exclusive licensing partner, Music Theatre International (MTI). The theatrical version is a seventy-minute musical that focuses on the storyline of the sequel and features over a dozen hit songs from both popular musical movies.
Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP), the division responsible for such smash Broadway hits as THE LION KING, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and MARY POPPINS, will debut CAMP ROCK: THE MUSICAL, a stage adaptation of the CAMP ROCK 2008 and 2010 Disney Channel Original Movies with songs from both movies and a story based on CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM. The show will be available for licensing in November 2010 through Disney's exclusive licensing partner, Music Theatre International (MTI). The theatrical version is a seventy-minute musical that focuses on the storyline of the sequel and features over a dozen hit songs from both popular musical movies.
Photo Coverage: Rapkin's Pre-Release 'Theater Geek' Party
On Monday, May 24, the National Arts Club hosted a pre-release celebration party for Mickey Rapkin's 'Theater Geek.' 'Theater Geek' tells the story of Stagedoor Manor's rich history and amazing track record for producing the next generation of stars. 'Theater Geek,' penned by GQ Senior Editor and author of 'Pitch Perfect,' is published by Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. and will be released June 1, 2010.
On Monday, May 24, the National Arts Club hosted a pre-release celebration party for Mickey Rapkin's 'Theater Geek.' 'Theater Geek' tells the story of Stagedoor Manor's rich history and amazing track record for producing the next generation of stars. 'Theater Geek,' penned by GQ Senior Editor and author of 'Pitch Perfect,' is published by Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. and will be released June 1, 2010.
Tix Now On Sale For Disney's WHEN YOU WISH In San Jose 4/17-26
Tickets are now on sale for Disney's When You Wish, presented by Marquee Productions, the alumni division of Children's Musical Theater San Jose. This original work premieres for two weeks only April 17 - 26 at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose. Tickets are $30 and support ongoing arts-education programs for the nationally recognized youth theater company.
Tickets are now on sale for Disney's When You Wish, presented by Marquee Productions, the alumni division of Children's Musical Theater San Jose. This original work premieres for two weeks only April 17 - 26 at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose. Tickets are $30 and support ongoing arts-education programs for the nationally recognized youth theater company.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 Set for UK TV Reality Search for 'Troy Bolton' Lead
The producers of the upcoming stage sequel to High School Musical are launching a TV competition with GMTV to find an actor for the leading role of Troy Bolton.
The producers of the upcoming stage sequel to High School Musical are launching a TV competition with GMTV to find an actor for the leading role of Troy Bolton.
Tix Now On Sale For Disney's WHEN YOU WISH In San Jose 4/17-26
Tickets are now on sale for Disney's When You Wish, presented by Marquee Productions, the alumni division of Children's Musical Theater San Jose. This original work premieres for two weeks only April 17 - 26 at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose. Tickets are $30 and support ongoing arts-education programs for the nationally recognized youth theater company.
Tickets are now on sale for Disney's When You Wish, presented by Marquee Productions, the alumni division of Children's Musical Theater San Jose. This original work premieres for two weeks only April 17 - 26 at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose. Tickets are $30 and support ongoing arts-education programs for the nationally recognized youth theater company.
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