Walt Disney News

Lucasfilm announced today that they are teaming up with five of the world's most well-known brands—Duracell, General Mills, Gillette, Nissan and Verizon—for the launch of an extensive global promotional campaign in support of ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, opening on December 16.

The La Mirada Symphony presented the first annual Golden Clef Awards Gala Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. The event honored individuals and organizations that have made Williams, Roy Disney, and Supervisor Don Knabe. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the event below!

ScoBar Entertainment and The Iridium announced that Kathleen France--two-time Emmy Award Nominee and 2015 MAC Award Winner (for 'Best Cabaret Revue' with Dawn Derow)--will present her new show, LA BELLA VITA, for one-night-only on October 4 at 8 pm. Directed by MAC Award-winning vocalist and MAC Award-nominated director Tanya Moberly, France's show is a tribute to Italian-American singers and what she calls 'a celebration of what they've contributed to help us all live the good life.' From Frank Sinatra to Dean Martin, from Tony Bennett to Bobby Darin, from Madonna to Lady Gaga, and more, France will sing tunes they made famous, backed by Musical Director Ian Herman on piano and an eight-piece band (led by Sean Harkness on guitar, Tom Hubbard on bass, and Dave Silliman on drums) playing everything from big band jazz, to doo-wop, to classic standards, to movie themes.

The Museum of Modern Art has announced its film exhibitions for September 2016. Scroll down for details!

Planet Hollywood, America's preeminent restaurant destination dedicated to celebrating the entertainment industry, announced today that dynamic chef, restaurateur and television personality Guy Fieri will introduce a flavor-packed burger and sandwich menu as part of their larger menu offerings for the transformed Orlando flagship location, set to reopen this fall as the Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs. Repeatedly at the forefront of industry trends, Robert Earl, the entrepreneur, restaurateur and star of the Cooking Channel's "Robert Earl's Be My Guest ," reached out to Fieri because of their shared passion for food. In addition to the section designed by Fieri, the Planet Hollywood Observatory will soon reveal the entire new menu featuring a wide variety of offerings and bold flavors.

Be the first to bring home Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray August 30 and venture deep into the jungle with in-depth bonus features

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2016-17 season on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 3pm with Emmy-nominated song-and-dance man Tony Danza performing his newest one-man show, Standards & Stories.

Don't miss X-Factor's Rhydian in the charming, kooky and hilarious 1950s musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, at the Lichfield Garrick this September.

Multiple Grammy Award-winner, Michael Bolton; Country artist, Lorrie Morgan and the longest touring laser show in history, Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular have all been added to the King Center's amazing lineup. 

TheatreWorks Florida will present the Central FL regional premiere of Rock Of Ages, opening at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater) Sept 28 - Oct 9, 2016 for 15 sizzling performances. TheatreWorks Florida is proud to announce the outstanding cast, band, designers and staff of Rock Of Ages...

Disney has released photos of Phiona Mutesi and her coach Robert Katende with the mirror images of the actors who play them on screen, Madina Nalwanga and David Oyelowo in the new movie QUEEN OF KATWE

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center for their opening night celebration on Friday, September 23, 2016 and Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8 pm. Tickets are $79 - $149

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), is proud to announce the Hollywood community is once again joining forces to support the fifth biennial televised fundraising special on Friday, Sept. 9 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT).

With the announcement of ABC's new primetime line-up came an abundance of support from new and returning showrunners striving to incorporate diversity into writers' rooms. For the sixth consecutive year, all eight of the writers selected for the Disney|ABC Writing Program have been staffed on DATG series.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Disney have announced a 25th anniversary screening of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, presented Sunday, September 18 at Alice Tully Hall.

Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Song Salon will offer a special presentation with four rising Broadway talents - Sam Davis (An American in Paris), Daniel May (Flower Drum Song), Rashidra Scott (Sister Act), and A.J. Shively (Bright Star) - who will explore the art of musical orchestrating and arranging.

After a successful concert solo debut, Anneliese van der Pol returns to Feinstein's/54 Below, celebrating the music and artists that have inspired her, performing a wide array of styles: Barbra Streisand to Joni Mitchell, classics to pop, and the Broadway tunes that influenced and shaped her into the performer she is today!

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, August 14, 2016 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!

Last week, Lin-Manuel Miranda took over Dsney's Instagram as part of the promotion for his new film, Moana. Being an admitted nerd of all things Disney, Miranda took the opportunity to duet on some Disney classics with friends throughout the day. One of the day's participants, The Rock, took to Instagram today to share a behind the scenes look at the twosome's cover of 'Gaston' from Beauty and the Beast.

Portrait Records announces the release of Wishes & Dreams, a 3-song EP available August 12 from Lexi Walker, the 14-year-old YouTube singing sensation. A follow-up to her 2015 holiday album, Merry Christmas, the new EP features a fresh, brilliant take on two Disney classics, 'A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes' from Cinderella and 'When You Wish Upon a Star' from Pinocchio. Also featured on the album, coinciding with the 2016 Olympics, Lexi re-energizes 'The Power of the Dream,' Celine Dion's legendary opening ceremony number from the 1996 Games, with her trademark youthful power and sparkle.