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Latest News on Walt Disney:
THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS Gets World Premiere at Theatre at the Center (May 18, 2026)
Tracee Ellis Ross Will Make Broadway Debut in EVERY BRILLIANT THING (May 18, 2026)
New Musical WARBUCKS About 'Daddy Warbucks' From ANNIE is in Development (May 18, 2026)
THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS Gets World Premiere at Theatre at the Center (May 18, 2026)
Tracee Ellis Ross Will Make Broadway Debut in EVERY BRILLIANT THING (May 18, 2026)
New Musical WARBUCKS About 'Daddy Warbucks' From ANNIE is in Development (May 18, 2026)
Photos
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
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) 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) 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
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
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical
Disney Theatrical Productions, The Lion King
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News
THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS Gets World Premiere at Theatre at the Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Philip Potempa's THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS: A HOPPY TALE will have its world stage premiere at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Ind., featuring a mixed human and puppet cast in a Brothers Grimm adaptation.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Philip Potempa's THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS: A HOPPY TALE will have its world stage premiere at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Ind., featuring a mixed human and puppet cast in a Brothers Grimm adaptation.
Tracee Ellis Ross Will Make Broadway Debut in EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Six-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross will make her Broadway debut this summer in Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Six-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross will make her Broadway debut this summer in Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre. Learn more here!
New Musical WARBUCKS About 'Daddy Warbucks' From ANNIE is in Development
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Tony-winning producers behind THE OUTSIDERS announced WARBUCKS, a new stage musical tracing the early life of Oliver Warbucks, timed to Annie's 50th Broadway anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Tony-winning producers behind THE OUTSIDERS announced WARBUCKS, a new stage musical tracing the early life of Oliver Warbucks, timed to Annie's 50th Broadway anniversary.
Review: INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, and more at The Orlando Fringe Festival
by Benoit Teves - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?
by Benoit Teves - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?
El Capitan Theatre To Celebrate Centennial with Disney's THE ROCKETEER
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 16, 2026
Returning to celebrate the Centennial of the El Capitan Theatre, Disney’s home on Hollywood Boulevard, is Disney’s “The Rocketeer.' Before the movie, guests can enjoy a Q&A with Director Joe Johnston and Executive Producer Larry Franko.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 16, 2026
Returning to celebrate the Centennial of the El Capitan Theatre, Disney’s home on Hollywood Boulevard, is Disney’s “The Rocketeer.' Before the movie, guests can enjoy a Q&A with Director Joe Johnston and Executive Producer Larry Franko.
Oyin Oladejo Stars In MEDUSA At Soulpepper In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2026
Soulpepper Theatre, in collaboration with Outside the March, will present the world premiere of MEDUSA, written by Governor General's Award-winner Erin Shields and directed by Mitchell Cushman, starring Oyin Oladejo in the title role.
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2026
Soulpepper Theatre, in collaboration with Outside the March, will present the world premiere of MEDUSA, written by Governor General's Award-winner Erin Shields and directed by Mitchell Cushman, starring Oyin Oladejo in the title role.
The El Capitan Theatre Sets Plans for 100th Anniversary of Historic Cinema
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2026
The El Capitan Theatre, Disney’s home on Hollywood Boulevard, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, a new archival display will be featured inside the theatre along with a new curtain show, soundtrack, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2026
The El Capitan Theatre, Disney’s home on Hollywood Boulevard, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, a new archival display will be featured inside the theatre along with a new curtain show, soundtrack, and more.
The Banana Bowl Season Championship Coming to Disney+ This Fall
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The Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ this October and will feature the top six teams in the Banana Ball league, including the Savannah Bananas, whose lineup includes Broadway's Derek Klena.
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026
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by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
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by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
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The University of Southern California’s Themed Entertainment program will present “The Bloodhound,” a fully immersive theatrical production. Part of the larger USC School of Cinematic Arts.
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Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Celebrates Off-Broadway Opening At The Cell
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
BEAUTY FREAK, a new play by James Clements, has officially opened Off-Broadway at the cell theatre. The production is directed by Danilo Gambini and features a cast portraying historical figures connected to filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl. Check out photos from opening night.
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by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
TheatreZone's production of OLIVER! features Actors' Equity performers from New York City alongside Florida favorites, including an 11-year-old in the title role and a Broadway-connected cast bringing Lionel Bart's classic musical to Naples.
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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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