Walt Disney
Date of Death: December 15, 1966 (65)
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on Walt Disney:
Full Cast Set For Disney's HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Jan 24, 2025)
Ali Stroker, Christine Dwyer, & More to Appear on Rachel Potter's New Broadway Album (Jan 23, 2025)
The Walt Disney Company Earns 15 Academy Award Nominations (Jan 23, 2025)
Full Cast Set For Disney's HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Jan 24, 2025)
Ali Stroker, Christine Dwyer, & More to Appear on Rachel Potter's New Broadway Album (Jan 23, 2025)
The Walt Disney Company Earns 15 Academy Award Nominations (Jan 23, 2025)
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, Lebo M. and Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company and Tiffany Boone attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Barry Jenkins and Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company and President, Marketing, The Walt Disney Studios and Disney+ attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lebo M. and Tom MacDougall, President, Walt Disney Music attends the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
Ana Isabelle, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Casting Director Cindy Tolan, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Choreographer Justin Peck, Ansel Elgort, Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, Rita Moreno, Choreographer Patricia Delgado, Director Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Walt Disney Company Executive Chairman Bob Iger, Maddie Ziegler, Disney Studios Content Chairman Alan Bergman, Producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, Disney Studios Content CCO Alan Horn and Producer Kevin McCollum
Date:
12/08/2021
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of WEST SIDE STORY
Josh Gad, Michael Schur, Jackie Tohn, Co-Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn, President and Founder, Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, Kristen Bell and President and CEO, Hollywood Hotel, Jeff Zarrinnam, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Rana Ghadban, Idina Menzel and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti
Date:
11/19/2019
From: Photo Flash: See Photos from Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell's Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: An orchestra performs at the New York special screening of Disney's live-action adaptation "Beauty and the Beast" at Alice Tully Hall on March 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Walt Disney Stud
Date:
03/14/2017
From: Photo Flash: Josh Groban, Bernadette Peters & More Attend BEAUTY AND THE BEAST NY Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 02: (L-R top) Co-Screenwriter Stephen Chbosky, Co-producer Greg Yolen, Producer Todd Lieberman, Producer David Hoberman, actors Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Walt Disney Studios President Alan Bergman, President of Walt Disney Studios Mot
Date:
03/03/2017
From: Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Cast Hit Red Carpet for World Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 02: (L-R top) Co-Screenwriter Stephen Chbosky, Co-producer Greg Yolen, Producer Todd Lieberman, Producer David Hoberman, actors Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Walt Disney Studios President Alan Bergman, President of Walt Disney Studios Mot
Date:
03/03/2017
From: Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Cast Hit Red Carpet for World Premiere
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical
Disney Theatrical Productions, The Lion King
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Video: Auli'i Cravalho Talks Bringing Youth to Sally Bowles in CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-10 10:42:05
Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform in the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-26 05:44:05
Video: Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear Perform 'Beyond' from MOANA 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-16 13:13:11
Video: Angelina Jolie Shares What It Means to Be an Outsider on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-06 12:00:31
Video: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS at The 5th Avenue Theatre Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-30 15:44:49
Video: Animator Floyd Norman Shares MARY POPPINS Memories in Exclusive Clip from ABC Special
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-27 12:00:20
Video: HERCULES UK Star Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-07 07:13:36
Video: Jodi Benson and Daughter Delaney Benson Sing 'For A Moment' from THE LITTLE MERMAID 2
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-20 11:02:40
Video: Meghan Trainor Sings 'Feed the Birds' from MARY POPPINS at D23
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-11 11:53:37
Video: Disney on Broadway Medley at D23, Featuring ALADDIN, HERCULES, FROZEN, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-10 16:55:59
Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-12 10:34:52
Video: Country Bear Musical Jamboree Previews New Show at Disney World Featuring Broadway Favorites
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-10 10:34:53
Video: Idina Menzel and James Marsden Sing Cut Song From ENCHANTED Film
by Stephi Wild - 2024-06-26 08:01:45
Video: Watch the ALADDIN on Broadway Anniversary Celebration
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-19 12:04:04
News
Full Cast Set For Disney's HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Disney Theatrical Group has announced the full casting for Hercules which opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this June. Learn more about the production and cast here!
Disney Theatrical Group has announced the full casting for Hercules which opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this June. Learn more about the production and cast here!
Ali Stroker, Christine Dwyer, & More to Appear on Rachel Potter's New Broadway Album
Rachel Potter has revealed that recording is completed for her forthcoming Broadway album, 'Stages.' In a new Instagram post, the Evita star also shared the artists that will appear with her on the album, including Ali Stroker, Christine Dwyer, and more.
Rachel Potter has revealed that recording is completed for her forthcoming Broadway album, 'Stages.' In a new Instagram post, the Evita star also shared the artists that will appear with her on the album, including Ali Stroker, Christine Dwyer, and more.
The Walt Disney Company Earns 15 Academy Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has received 15 nominations for the 97th Academy Awards® across The Walt Disney Studios, content brands, and platforms. “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and for the first time stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST.
The Walt Disney Company has received 15 nominations for the 97th Academy Awards® across The Walt Disney Studios, content brands, and platforms. “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and for the first time stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST.
WATERMARKS (A FUGUE) Comes to Theatre West
Pergola Productions and Theatre West have announced Watermarks (A Fugue), a new play written by Abbott Alexander and directed by Marco Rivera. Learn more here!
Pergola Productions and Theatre West have announced Watermarks (A Fugue), a new play written by Abbott Alexander and directed by Marco Rivera. Learn more here!
Organist Paul Jacobs To Return To Philadelphia Orchestra As Soloist For Three Concerts
GRAMMY Award-winning American organist Paul Jacobs will return to the Philadelphia Orchestra led by Daniele Rustioni for two concerts in January. Learn more and see how to attend.
GRAMMY Award-winning American organist Paul Jacobs will return to the Philadelphia Orchestra led by Daniele Rustioni for two concerts in January. Learn more and see how to attend.
VAIANA 2 supera los 1000 millones de dólares en taquilla a nivel mundial
Disney consolida su liderazgo con éxitos animados globales.
Disney consolida su liderazgo con éxitos animados globales.
Lea Salonga Will Star in INTO THE WOODS in the Philippines This Summer
Lea Salonga will make her return to the Philippine musical stage after six years in an all new production of Into the Woods from Theatre Group Asia. Learn more here!
Lea Salonga will make her return to the Philippine musical stage after six years in an all new production of Into the Woods from Theatre Group Asia. Learn more here!
Gay Men's Chorus Of Los Angeles to Present RHINESTONE COWBOYS
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, now in its 46th year, will present RHINESTONE COWBOYS as part of its 2024-2025 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, now in its 46th year, will present RHINESTONE COWBOYS as part of its 2024-2025 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Sets Screenings at the El Capitan Theatre
Marvel Studios’ newest feature, Captain America: Brave New World arrives at the El Capitan Theatre February 14 through March 1. The theatre will also host two fan event screenings, where guests can see costumes from the movie and take pictures at Captain America and Red Hulk statue photo ops.
Marvel Studios’ newest feature, Captain America: Brave New World arrives at the El Capitan Theatre February 14 through March 1. The theatre will also host two fan event screenings, where guests can see costumes from the movie and take pictures at Captain America and Red Hulk statue photo ops.
The Ambassador Cruise Line and PEEL Entertainment Group's New Playwriting Challenge is Open For Submissions
Kicking off the new year, Ambassador Cruise Line and the PEEL Entertainment Group have opened submissions for their new Ambassador PEEL Playwriting Challenge 2025.
Kicking off the new year, Ambassador Cruise Line and the PEEL Entertainment Group have opened submissions for their new Ambassador PEEL Playwriting Challenge 2025.
LA Phil Aids Wildfire Recovery Efforts in California
The LA Phil has established the Los Angeles Music Fund to provide financial assistance to members of the local music community affected by the wildfires, including performing arts staff at The Music Center and other venues across Los Angeles County.
The LA Phil has established the Los Angeles Music Fund to provide financial assistance to members of the local music community affected by the wildfires, including performing arts staff at The Music Center and other venues across Los Angeles County.
IMMERSIVE DISNEY ANIMATION Extended in Las Vegas
Due to overwhelming demand, the award-winning Immersive Disney Animation has announced its final extension at Lighthouse ArtSpace Las Vegas, now running through March 23, 2025.
Due to overwhelming demand, the award-winning Immersive Disney Animation has announced its final extension at Lighthouse ArtSpace Las Vegas, now running through March 23, 2025.
Soho Rep Will Pay Tribute to Walkerspace With SOHO REP IS NOT A BUILDING. SOHO REP HAD A BUILDING…
Walkerspace (1991-2024), Soho Rep’s 65-seat venue at 46 Walker Street, will be laid to rest this January 2025. Celebrate the space with an special tribute event this week.
Walkerspace (1991-2024), Soho Rep’s 65-seat venue at 46 Walker Street, will be laid to rest this January 2025. Celebrate the space with an special tribute event this week.
Video: Auli'i Cravalho Talks Bringing Youth to Sally Bowles in CABARET
On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Auli'i Cravalho discussed her recognizable voice as Moana, being the youngest person to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and more. Watch her interview now!
On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Auli'i Cravalho discussed her recognizable voice as Moana, being the youngest person to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and more. Watch her interview now!
Todd Allen Long Performs New Cabaret At The Winter Park Playhouse This Month
Todd Allen Long, takes to the cabaret stage at the theatre to perform his solo cabaret - Onstage and Backstage - in the Spotlight Cabaret Series, January 29 and 30, 2025.
Todd Allen Long, takes to the cabaret stage at the theatre to perform his solo cabaret - Onstage and Backstage - in the Spotlight Cabaret Series, January 29 and 30, 2025.
BWW Q&A: Jodi Benson on GYPSY at OFC Creations Theatre Center
Gypsy continues OFC’s 2024-2025 Broadway In Brighton Series with a focus on bringing beloved shows and stories of heroes of generations to the stage, many that are not typically performed in Rochester. The series also includes Anything Goes and closing out the 2024-2025 season will be the hugely popular Jersey Boys, produced locally for the first time.
Gypsy continues OFC’s 2024-2025 Broadway In Brighton Series with a focus on bringing beloved shows and stories of heroes of generations to the stage, many that are not typically performed in Rochester. The series also includes Anything Goes and closing out the 2024-2025 season will be the hugely popular Jersey Boys, produced locally for the first time.
Organist Paul Jacobs to Appear As Guest Soloist With Seattle Symphony
GRAMMY Award-winning American organist Paul Jacobs will appear as soloist in the Poulenc Organ Concerto with the Seattle Symphony under the baton of conductor Jun Märkl in January. Learn how to purchase tickets.
GRAMMY Award-winning American organist Paul Jacobs will appear as soloist in the Poulenc Organ Concerto with the Seattle Symphony under the baton of conductor Jun Märkl in January. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
2024 Gilmore Artist Alexandre Kantorow Sets United States Tour
Pianist Alexandre Kantorow, winner of the 2024 Gilmore Artist Award, appears throughout the United States in both concerto performances and in recital from late January to early February 2025.
Pianist Alexandre Kantorow, winner of the 2024 Gilmore Artist Award, appears throughout the United States in both concerto performances and in recital from late January to early February 2025.
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, & More Nominated for MPSE Golden Reel Awards
Wicked, Emilia Perez, Mufasa: The Lion King, and more have been nominated for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming.
Wicked, Emilia Perez, Mufasa: The Lion King, and more have been nominated for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming.
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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