Walt Disney News

Disney's The Lion King, celebrating nearly 15 years since its 1997 world premiere in Minneapolis, opens tonight, Friday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m. at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement of five weeks through Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.

Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre will present "The Secret World of Arrietty" the latest animated feature from the legendary Studio Ghibli ("Spirited Away," "Ponyo"), beginningFebruary 17 through March 8, 2012, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Exclusively at the El Capitan Theatreguests have the opportunity to combine viewing this animation masterpiece with an exclusive exhibit of Studio Ghibli art including sculptures, storyboards and concept art.

The Providence premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Thursday, February 9 at the Providence Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of 2 weeks through Sunday, February 19. MARY POPPINS plays Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7PM, Thursday and Friday evenings at 7PM, Saturday evenings at 8PM, Sunday evenings at 6:30PM, and Saturday matinees at 2PM and Sunday matinees at 1PM with an additional performance on Thursday, February 16 at 2PM.

The Colburn School's gala concert marking the centenary of founder, the late Richard D. Colburn, was just added to the 2011/12 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

According to Deadline.com, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep might star in an upcoming film about the making of Disney's 'Mary Poppins.' Titled 'Saving Mr. Banks,' the film features a screenplay by Kelly Marcel. Though neither has officially signed on for the movie, the duo would play Walt Disney and author P.L. Travers respectively.

It was announced today that Sir Neville Marriner will be honored with the Richard D. Colburn Award at The Colburn School's gala concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on April 22nd.

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will begin performances at PPAC on February 8, 2012 for a limited engagement through February 19, 2012. February 8 is a preview night; press opening night is set for February 9 at 7:30P.

92YTribeca is set to host BEHIND THE MUSIC-AL: TEENAGE DREAMS, moderated by Steve Fickinger, Vice President of Creative Development for Disney Theatrical Group on Wed, Feb 22, 8pm, tickets from $10 adv / $12 door.

The Walt Disney Company today announced that THE RIVER, the much-anticipated supernatural TV thriller from executive producer Steven Spielberg and the director of 'Paranormal Activity' Oren Peli, is set to premiere in eight other countries within hours of its U.S. debut on the ABC Television Network on Tuesday, February 7 at 9:00 p.m., ET.

Violinist Joshua Bell returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall accompanied by British pianist Sam Haywood in his Walt Disney Concert Hall debut, Tuesday, February 7, at 8 pm, the ninth stop of the duo's 21-city tour.

Steps off Broadway Productions, Inc., has announced the upcoming staged performances of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway hit musical spectacular, Into the Woods.

LA Phil Music Director Gustavo Dudamel is set to guest on PBS' Sesame Street, Monday, February 6.

Rapunzel, the enchanting story of the girl with the longest hair in the world, will be Winnetka Theatre's popular "Especially for Kids" production this season. The funny, witty one-­hour musical for children ages 3-­10 will be presented on Saturdays and Sundays from January 21-­Feb 5th, 2012 at the Winnetka Community House, with performances 11 am and 2pm each day.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre will present Walt Disney's animated classic "Lady and the Tramp" along with Disney's all-new short, "Puppy Love" February 3-16 2012, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. This special engagement is exclusively at the El Capitan Theatre and features a special live appearance by Mickey Mouse at every showing. Guests can also take home the beloved classic with the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-Ray combo pack available for pre-order February 7th.

Gustavo Dudamel will lead the combined forces of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela - joined by the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angeles Children's Chorus and community choruses - in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 8, known as the 'Symphony of a Thousand,' at the historic Shrine Auditorium for a spectacular performance with over 1000 musicians and singers. A roster of vocal soloists will also take part.

LA Phil Music Director Gustavo Dudamel is set to guest on PBS' Sesame Street, Monday, February 6.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is set to present "Beauty and the Beast" 3D along with Disney's all-new animated short, "Tangled Ever After," from January 13 through February 2 2012, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.