STAGE TUBE: James Monroe Iglehart and More Sing Disney on Broadway Hits at Disney's D23 Expo

By: Aug. 22, 2015
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During last weekend's 2015 D23 Expo, some Disney on Broadway performers showcased highlights from Disney on Broadway shows. Below, watch Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart (ALADDIN) perform "Under the Sea" and an Ashely Brown (MARY POPPINS) and Josh Strickland (TARZAN) Duet on "Beauty and the Beast"!

The high points of the D23 announcements include a STAR WARS-based theme park, a Han Solo-centric STAR WARS film, a remake of PETE'S DRAGON, the poster and cast revealed for THE JUNGLE BOOK, a new PIRATES film- PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES, plus new Alan Menken songs in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and much more.

For a full, Disney-nerd-worthy recap, click here!

Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live action film slates this morning at the D23 EXPO 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The presentations, which revealed exclusive news and details about the upcoming live action films, were aided by live and video appearances from talent and filmmakers. WaltDisney Studios Chairman Alan Horn hosted the highly anticipated biennial event.

"It's quite something to be able to have Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm all on the same stage, and it's tremendously gratifying to unveil our upcoming projects to our most dedicated fans first," said Alan Horn, Chairman, The WaltDisney Studios. "We always have an incredible time at the D23 EXPO."

After welcoming the crowd to D23 EXPO 2015, Horn introduced Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, and Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, to present overviews of the Marvel Studios andDisney live action slates. Later Horn returned to the stage to present the Lucasfilm film slate to the enthusiastic audience.


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