Walt Disney News

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater continues as America's oldest ongoing marionette theatre as it celebrates the launch of its 52nd season with "Fiesta" opening January 7, 2012.

In another banner year, 2011 wrapped as ABC Family's most-watched year on record in Prime in Total Viewers (1.46 million), Adults 18-34 (400,000), Adults 18-49 (678,000) and Viewers 12-34 (627,000), as well as across key Women 18-34 (269,000), Women 18-49 (443,000) and Females 12-34 (437,000), posting solid gains year to year.

Two familiar faces, conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, return to Walt Disney Concert Hall to join the Los Angeles Philharmonic in four performances, Thursday, January 5, at 8 pm; Friday, January 6, at 11 am; Saturday, January 7, at 8 pm; and Sunday, January 8, at 2 pm.

Deck the castles with boughs of holly, and tune in as Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the 28th annual 'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' TV special, airing Sunday, December 25 (check local listings) on the ABC Television Network.

Entertainment One US will release CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE in New York and Los Angeles on January 20, 2012, with additional markets to follow. The film, directed by Dori Berinstein (ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway, Some Assembly Required, Gotta Dance), examines the life and career of Tony Award-winning Broadway legend, Carol Channing - her extraordinary stage life, her offstage struggles and survival and the extraordinary storybook romance that found her reunited with her junior high school sweetheart after over 70 years. BroadwayWorld has gotten a glimpse of the movie's trailer and brings you a sneak peek below!

Entertainment One US will release CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE in New York and Los Angeles on January 20, 2012, with additional markets to follow. The film, directed by Dori Berinstein (ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway, Some Assembly Required, Gotta Dance), examines the life and career of Tony Award-winning Broadway legend, Carol Channing - her extraordinary stage life, her offstage struggles and survival and the extraordinary storybook romance that found her reunited with her junior high school sweetheart after over 70 years.

New York Women in Communications will present the 2012 Matrix Awards on Monday, April 23, 2012 to honor eight remarkable women who have established themselves in communications industry, during a luncheon at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City. The ceremony, hosted by Interpublic Group, will feature distinguished honorees including Glenn Close, Tyra Banks, Ann Curry and Peggy Noonan.

The Broadway musical Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS just released a new promotional video montage about the show. It includes clips from the show, showcasing much of the amazing dancing as well as many of the high-flying stunts.

Hoy se estrena en los cines españoles la versión 3D de 'El Rey León'. Tras su estreno el 16 de septiembre en Estados Unidos, se situó en el puesto número uno durante las dos primeras semanas. La película ha recaudado más de 100 millones en la taquilla internacional y es además, la primera re-edición que se sitúa en el nº1 en 14 años.

British Singer-Entertainer, Toni Morrell returns to The Grove by popular demand with her critically-acclaimed one-woman show, "Remembering The Ladies." Voted "Best Solo Show in California Theatre 2010" and nominated for "Best Special Theatre Event in L.A. 2011" by Broadway World, "Remembering The Ladies" is a Multi-Media Tribute to the Legendary Ladies of Music, Stage and Screen through song, story and film clips.

Bad behavior has never been so much fun. Artistic director caryn desai [sic] jump starts International City Theatre's 27th season at the helm of Yasmina Reza's scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning God of Carnage. The limited, four-week engagement runs January 27-February 19, with low-priced previews on January 24, 25 and 26. Here's a chance to see this hilarious comedy in ICT's more intimate setting and watch the fur fly up close!

Gifted with another solid week of ratings for its 14th annual '25 Days of Christmas' programming extravaganza, ABC Family delivered its 2nd-most-watched week of 2011 in Prime in Adults 18-34 (606,000), Women 18-34 (385,000) and Viewers 12-34 (828,000), behind only the week of 11/28/11. Moreover, this week was the network's 4th-most-watched week in the network's history in Women 18-34 and 5th-most-watched of all time in Adults 18-34.

As his 13-week "Song of America" radio series fans out successfully across the American airwaves, Thomas Hampson returns to the US for a series of high-profile concerts, recitals and a company role debut at New York's Metropolitan Opera, all featuring signature repertoire.

Win 1 pair of tickets to A Swingin' Christmas with John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 8:00pm at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Jazz guitarist/singer John Pizzarelli joins his wife, actress/singer Jessica Molaskey, for A Swingin' Christmas at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Tuesday, December 20, at 8 PM.

A talented cast brings the classic fairy tale story of "Cinderella" to life at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and leaves audience members believing that there is no such thing as "impossible".

The Klezmatics - the first (and only) Jewish music group ever to win a Grammy - return to Walt Disney Concert Hall on Monday, December 19, at 8 PM to celebrate Hanukkah and the band's 25th anniversary.

Rosie O'Donnell has joined the advisory board of The New York Children's Theater Festival, it was announced today by Michael Shawn Lewis, co-founder of The Festival.

The beloved Holiday Sing-Along, hosted by jovial storyteller David Prather, returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall, Saturday, December 17, at 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM. Walt Disney Concert Hall Organ Conservator Philip Smith plays the Hall's famous pipe organ complemented by the glorious voices of the Angeles Chorale along with Bryan Pezzone on piano, Bryan Taylor on drums, and Merlyn Kelly on bass.

ABC has cancelled its emmy-reality series EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION. The heart-tugging original feel-good series concludes its 9th and final season on ABC with two episodes in January 2012.