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Disney has released a new poster for 'Frozen 2,' in which Anna and Elsa journey far beyond the gates of Arendelle. But why? Check out the new trailer tomorrow on 'Good Morning America' for clues. Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Frozen 2' reunites the filmmakers and songwriters behind 2013's 'Frozen' for an all-new adventure. 

The TexARTS Musical Theatre Academy presents, Frozen JR. Directed by Leslie McDonel with performances June 14-16. The enchanting modern Disney classic we all know and love, Frozen JR. will transport you to the magical land of Arendelle. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! This production is suitable for all ages.

Presale registration for tickets to Disney's Frozen at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre is open now through Ticketmaster Verified Fan. Verified fan is a new fan-facing technology from Ticketmaster that allows pre-registered fans to unlock access to tickets without competing against scalpers and bots. Presale registration ends Tuesday, June 4th at 12pm PT and is available at https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/disneysfrozen2.

Patti Murin was a guest on Wednesday morning's episode of TODAY to discuss mental health awareness. Despite a skyrocketing career as a stage and screen actress, Murin was struggling with debilitating depression and anxiety. Since opening up about it, she's been met with an overwhelming response. 

 Disney Theatrical Productions has just announced the women who will star in the Frozen North American tour as Elsa and Anna, the heroic sisters at the heart of the joy-filled musical.Caroline Bowman will play Elsa and Caroline Innerbichler will play Anna, with additional casting to be announced in the coming months.

Frozen set designer Christoper Oram hid some scenes from his favorite Disney films in the set for the Broadway adaptation of the hit film! Have you managed to spot any while catching the show at the Nederlander theatre? Check out the video below for the reveal!

The Walt Disney Company's highly anticipated Investor Day provided an extensive overview of Disney's comprehensive direct-to-consumer strategy, and included presentations on Hulu, Hotstar, ESPN+ and the upcoming Disney+ service, which will launch in the U.S. market on November 12, 2019, at $6.99 a month. The service will offer fans of all ages a new way to experience the unparalleled content from the company's iconic entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, and will be available on connected TV and mobile devices.

The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," directed by Rose Fliegel and Alicia Patterson, opening Saturday, April 20th!

Fountain Hills Theater publicly announced their 2019-20 Season on Feb. 16th at Broadway in the Hills. There are a total of 15 knockout titles, including 10 musicals and 5 plays for its Mainstage, Mainstage Too! and Youth Theaters. For tickets, and Season Tickets, please call the Box Office at 480-837-9661 x3 or email play@fhtaz.org.

The 2019/2020 Broadway at The Paramount season brings another year of extraordinary entertainment to The Paramount Theatre, with a schedule full of classic, familiar titles and brand-new shows including hit musicals direct from Broadway.  Subscription renewals go on sale April 2 at 10am and new subscriptions will be available in June.

Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA) are pleased to announce the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2019-2020 season. Pop-culture phenomenon DEAR EVAN HANSEN and Disney's FROZEN anchor the nine-show season made up of Tony Award winners, acclaimed revivals, North Texas premieres and beloved family favorites.

Susan Egan recently stopped by Frozen on Broadway, for the show's first anniversary. Beauty and the Beast, in which Egan starred, is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.

On this day in 2018, Disney's Frozen brought a cold front to Broadway on opening night at the St. James Theatre!

The 2019-2020 Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles season has been announced.

As Frozen celebrates its first year on Broadway, Disney Theatrical Productions today announces the opening of a new production of the musical in London's West End in Autumn 2020. With music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and book by Jennifer Lee, Michael Grandage's production, with set and costume designs by Christopher Oram, lighting design by Natasha Katz, and choreography by Rob Ashford, will reopen the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

As Frozen celebrates its first smash year on Broadway on March 22nd, Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that the show will have three international productions, joining the previously announced North American tour launching this fall.

The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today unveiled its feature film lineup. Continuing its tradition of elevating exceptional storytelling rooted in today's global film communities, the 18th annual Festival will showcase debut works from emerging talent and new works from notable filmmakers. The program includes discoveries, comedies, music-centered, political and social films. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24 - May 5.  

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Jack Whitehall made his Frozen dreams come true recently with a walk-on role in the Broadway musical! Photos have just been released of Whitehall and Fallon backstage with Frozen's stars, Caissie Levy and Patti Murin. Check them out below!

From the producers of The Lion King and Aladdin, Disney's Frozen, the Tony -nominated Best Musical, will play an exclusive 11-week premiere engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) beginning October 21, 2020, with performances playing through January 3, 2021.