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Walt Disney

Date of Death: December 15, 1966 (65)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

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Jon Batiste, Joyce DiDonato, and More Set for Festival Napa Valley 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

There’s something for everyone at Festival Napa Valley this summer. Napa Valley’s namesake festival is set to present its 2025 Summer Season, July 5 – 20. See the lineup and learn how to attend.
DISNEY’S SNOW WHITE Original Score Soundtrack Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

Walt Disney Records has released the Original Score Soundtrack for Disney’s Snow White, composed and performed by Jeff Morrow. Listen to the score of the new film now!
Rediscovering the SNOW WHITE Musical You Probably Don't Know About
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

With Disney's new Snow White film now in theaters, come with us as we go back to the first adaptation of the animated film: Snow White at Radio City Music Hall.
WATCH: Ya puedes ver el videoclip de ‘Waiting on a Wish’
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Mar 21, 2025

El 21 de marzo llega a cines de toda España el nuevo live action de Disney BLANCANIEVES, en el que Rachel Zegler y Gal Gadot interpretan a Blancanieves y la Reina Malvada respectivamente.
Rachel Zegler-Led SNOW WHITE Live-Action Musical Previews $3.5M
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Disney's Snow White, a reimagining of the Walt Disney animated classic, brought in $3.5 million in Thursday previews. See when the film will officially open and learn more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 21, 2025
by - Mar 21, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lindsay Lohan, Ana de Armas, & More to Recieve CinemaCon Honors
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

Lindsay Lohan, Channing Tatum, Ana de Armas, Cheech & Chong, David Jonsson, Madeleine McGraw, and Ben Wang will all be honored at the 2025 Big Screen Achievement Awards.
COCO 2 in Development at Pixar for 2029 Release
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

Coco 2, the follow-up to the 2017 animated film Coco, is in the works at Pixar Animation Studios, for a planned release sometime in 2029. Director Lee Unkrick will return for the project, along with co-director Adrian Molina and producer Mark Nielsen.
Listen: Disney's SNOW WHITE Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

Walt Disney Records has released the Deluxe Edition Original Soundtrack for “Disney’s Snow White”. The deluxe edition was written by the EGOT winning team, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul with additional lyrics by Jack Feldman.
Springfield Chamber Players Premieres BROADWAY WITH STRINGS ATTACHED
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

The Springfield Chamber Players will premiere Broadway with Strings Attached, a new pops concert celebrating music from Broadway, at 52 Sumner next month. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 20, 2025
by - Mar 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: Rachel Zegler Stars in Disney's SNOW WHITE Live-Action Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Disney's Snow White finally hits theaters this Friday and, ahead of its debut, critics have weighed in on the new film, which is a reimagining of the Walt Disney animated classic. Find out what critics think of the Disney musical here!
MARY POPPINS and More Set for Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

Impact Arts has revealed the Summer Stock Austin 2025 lineup for the 21st Season. The 2025 Season will feature the family musical Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
FOR CLOSURE! Cast Announced At Freefall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2025

Rehearsals start this week for the world premiere of For Closure! by acclaimed playwright Hannah Benitez. This contemporary farce set in Florida's Gulf Coast is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life.
The Sheen Center to Present Author Robert L. Dilenschneider In Conversation With John P. Cahill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The Sheen Center will present Character: Author Robert L. Dilenschneider in conversation with John P. Cahill, featuring a celebration of communication expert and esteemed leadership coach Robert L. Dilenschneider’s powerful new book. Learn more!
Lea Salonga to Join HARMONY as Special Guest
by Emmy Rice - Mar 16, 2025

Ms. Salonga will be on hand to present the Gary Miller Award to honoree George Takei for his decades of work and activism. Check here for more details.
Blake Boyd Leads CASH COLLECTORS Premiering At The 25th Beverly Hills Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

Actor Blake Boyd's comedy skills are on display in Dominique Milano's CASH COLLECTORS, set to make its World Premiere at the 25th Beverly Hills Film Festival, April 1st at 3:45 PM.
New Musical Adaptation of ARTEMIS FOWL in Development
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

A musical adaptation of the film and novel Artemis Fowl is in the works! The production will hold a private workshop performance this afternoon, Friday 14 March 2025.
La BSO de BLANCANIEVES en español se publica el 14 de marzo
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Mar 13, 2025

Mañana 14 de marzo llega a plataformas digitales como Apple Music la BSO de BLANCANIEVES, que además de en su versión original se publicará en castellano con las voces de Anabel García (Blancanieves),Samuel Gómez (Jonathan), Ruth Lorenzo (Reina Malvada), Beltrán Iraburu, Adrián Soto, Manu Pilas, Luis Rod, Paula Argüelles, Ely Malavia, Lucía Pérez, Juan Logar, Miguel Ángel Varela o José Escobosa.
DISNEY: THE SOUND OF MAGIC Will Embark on UK Tour Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Join the Novello Orchestra for a 8-date UK wide tour of Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic, a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation and memories – a century in the making! 

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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