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Better Nate Than Ever

Disney on Broadway Stars Reflect on Their Big Debuts and Dreams Come True
by Team BWW - April 2, 2022

Many of Broadway's biggest stars had dreams of making their debuts, just like Nate. BroadwayWorld has checked in with cast members from Disney's The Lion King, Aladdin and Frozen to hear about making their debut and how they made their Broadway dreams come true!

VIDEO: Brooks Ashmanskas is Bringing a Little Bit of Broadway to BETTER NATE THAN EVER
by Nicole Rosky - April 1, 2022

Broadway favorite and two-time Tony nominee Brooks Ashmanskas is starring in Disney+'s Better Nate Than Ever. Watch as Brooks chats with BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge about bringing taking on the role and what he hopes audiences take away from the film.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the BETTER NATE THAN EVER! NYC Premiere
by Bruce Glikas - March 22, 2022

Based on the book by Tim Federle, 'Better Nate Than Ever' will premiere on Disney+ on April 1, 2022 and last night, the highly anticipated film had its big premiere in New York City! Go on the red carpet with BroadwayWorld below to see who turned out for the big night!

VIDEO: BETTER NATE THAN EVER Trailer on Disney+
by Team BWW - February 27, 2022

Based on the book by Tim Federle, 'Better Nate Than Ever' will premiere on Disney+ on April 1, 2022 and the streamer just released a full trailer for the Broadway-heavy film.

Norbert Leo Butz, Joshua Bassett & More Join BETTER NATE THAN EVER Film
by Michael Major - November 12, 2021

Based on the book by Tim Federle, “Better Nate Than Ever” will star Aria Brooks, Joshua Bassett, Michelle Federer and introduces Rueby Wood as Nate, with Norbert Leo Butz and Lisa Kudrow. In the film, 13 year old Nate Foster is an unpopular Midwestern kid who entertains vivid fantasies of becoming a big Broadway musical star.

Lisa Kudrow Will Lead Movie Musical BETTER NATE THAN EVER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 8, 2021

Kudrow joins the cast as Aunt Heidi, who meets up with her actor nephew Nate by accident and changes the course of his story.

Disney Adaptation of BETTER NATE THAN EVER Holds Virtual Open Call
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2021

Calling all kids! Casting is underway for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' film adaptation of Tim Federle's children's book Better Nate Than Ever. The film will be written and directed by Federle. The open casting call is seeking to fill the roles of 13-year-olds Nate Foster and Libby Moss.




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