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Video: Whitney Leavitt Returns for Season 4 of THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES Photo
Video: Whitney Leavitt Returns for Season 4 of THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026

Whitney Leavitt, currently starring in Broadway's Chicago, is back for Season 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Hulu has just released the trailer for the new season, which picks up with Leavitt as she enters Dancing with the Stars as a contestant. Watch the trailer now.
James Clements' BEAUTY FREAK to be Presented at The Cell Theatre Photo
James Clements' BEAUTY FREAK to be Presented at The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

Beauty Freak, a new play by James Clements, examining the controversial life of Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl, is set to premiere at The Cell Theatre this spring.
DEATH BECOMES HER, THE GREAT GATSBY, and More Set For Dr. Phillips Center 2026-27 Sea Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER, THE GREAT GATSBY, and More Set For Dr. Phillips Center 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 26/27 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando Season, a lineup of 10 productions that reflects the continued growth of Orlando as one of the nation's leading Broadway touring markets.
Los Angeles Master Chorale Reveals Grant Gershon’s 25th Anniversary 2026/27 Season Photo
Los Angeles Master Chorale Reveals Grant Gershon’s 25th Anniversary 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

The Los Angeles Master Chorale will mark Grant Gershon's 25th anniversary as artistic director with a special 2026/27 season featuring collaborations with global artists and a lineup of classical masterworks.
Video: Disney Debuts First Look Teaser for SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC Photo
Video: Disney Debuts First Look Teaser for SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2026

Disney Jr. has revealed a first-look teaser for Sofia the First: Royal Magic, a brand-new series set in the world of Sofia the First, featuring the voices of Ariel Winter, Wayne Brady, Tim Gunn, Sara Ramirez, and more. Watch the teaser now.
The Music Center Presents ID PT. III at Digital Arts Space Photo
The Music Center Presents ID PT. III at Digital Arts Space
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

The Music Center will present The Music Center Presents ID Pt. III, a free public art installation created by Iranian multimedia artist Armon Naeini. The interactive experience will take place in the Digital Arts Space at The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Interview: Debby Boone of IT'S BEEN A WHILE... at Coach House! Photo
Interview: Debby Boone of IT'S BEEN A WHILE... at Coach House!
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 12, 2026

It had been over a decade since DEBBY BOONE last performed in Los Angeles, until she performed her appropriately titled show, IT'S BEEN AWHILE at Vibrato Grill Jazz in November 2025. Debby is thrilled to make her debut at the iconic 54 Below in Manhattan on February 26 before returning to the West Coast at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on March 1. She shared recently that ideally she would love to play both coasts at CARNEGIE HALL and WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL in her near future. You can catch her 54 Below debut in NY via streaming 2/26/26 7pm EST
Chicago Philharmonic Joins SLEEPING AT LAST for Orlando Concert Photo
Chicago Philharmonic Joins SLEEPING AT LAST for Orlando Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

The Chicago Philharmonic will collaborate with artist Ryan O'Neal, known as Sleeping At Last, for a concert at the Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater in Orlando on February 28, showcasing the impact of Chicago's artists on a national scale.
A BODY POSSESSED Comes to Underground Theatre Photo
A BODY POSSESSED Comes to Underground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

A new Gothic Drama, A Body Possessed, previews at the Etcetera Theatre for a one-night performance on 22nd of February, exploring grief, truth, and the human need to control the body.
Disney's HERCULES Extends for a Final Time in the West End Photo
Disney's HERCULES Extends for a Final Time in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

Hercules will extend its West End run for a final time. Hercules features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah.
London HERCULES Song Great Bolts of Thunder to Get Basement Jaxx Remix Photo
London HERCULES Song Great Bolts of Thunder to Get Basement Jaxx Remix
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

With Disney’s Hercules currently running at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, one of the production’s most-loved songs Great Bolts of Thunder is being released as a single remixed by electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.
Joy Ngiaw to Release Original Score for Kevin James' SOLO MIO Photo
Joy Ngiaw to Release Original Score for Kevin James' SOLO MIO
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Emmy-nominated composer Joy Ngiaw will release her score for the romantic comedy SOLO MIO, featuring Kevin James, on February 6th, coinciding with the film's debut.
LA Phil Insight, Moca, And Haegue Yang Unveil STAR-CROSSED RENDEZVOUS Photo
LA Phil Insight, Moca, And Haegue Yang Unveil STAR-CROSSED RENDEZVOUS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

LA Phil Insight and MOCA will present Star-Crossed Rendezvous, a dual-site program pairing Haegue Yang’s exhibition with a live performance of Isang Yun’s Double Concerto.
Ludovico Einaudi to Bring SOLO PIANO to Walt Disney Concert Hall Photo
Ludovico Einaudi to Bring SOLO PIANO to Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi is scheduled to perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of the LA Phil’s upcoming 26/27 season. Entitled, simply, Solo Piano, the new collection will be released in an album.
Arts Foundation Reveals Winners Of £115,000 Awards Photo
Arts Foundation Reveals Winners Of £115,000 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The Arts Foundation has revealed the five recipients of The Arts Foundation Futures Awards at an Awards Ceremony at Kings Place, London. The Awards support the UK's most promising artists and creatives at a pivotal moment in their career.
25th Flamenco Festival Comes to New York City; Full Lineup and Tour Locations Photo
25th Flamenco Festival Comes to New York City; Full Lineup and Tour Locations
by Gillian Blum - Jan 31, 2026

The 25th anniversary celebration of Flamenco Festival New York will feature programming that evokes this endless love affair between the city of skyscrapers and flamenco.
Rebecca Jo Lightfoot to Perform PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART at Winter Park Playho Photo
Rebecca Jo Lightfoot to Perform PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART at Winter Park Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Popular regional performer Rebecca Jo Lightfoot will step onto The Winter Park Playhouse cabaret stage to debut her solo cabaret - Put A Little Love In Your Heart.
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing A Photo
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Jan 29, 2026

The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast. When you look at all the design elements – sets, lighting, illusions, choreography – and combine it with performers who move through that space with the same ease as one breathes, it create a cohesive, immersive world that feels both magical and meticulously controlled.
American Contemporary Ballet Unveils Strategic Board Expansion Photo
American Contemporary Ballet Unveils Strategic Board Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

Los Angeles' American Contemporary Ballet (ACB) announced the addition of four new members to its board, charged with strengthening governance and accelerating the company's growth from a small artistic powerhouse to a major artistic force in Los Angeles and beyond.
ZOOTOPIA 2 Sets January Digital Release with New Bonus Features Photo
ZOOTOPIA 2 Sets January Digital Release with New Bonus Features
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026

Viewers can take another trip back to the animal metropolis when Disney’s Zootopia 2 arrives on Digital platforms January 27, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
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How many shows has Walt Disney written?

Walt Disney has written 1 shows including Mary Poppins (Source Material).

What awards has Walt Disney been nominated for?

Walt Disney's musical, The Lion King, has been nominated for the Best Musical category at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Walt Disney won?

Walt Disney's musical "The Lion King" has won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Musical. This award recognizes the outstanding achievement of the production in the Broadway industry. The Lion King has received critical acclaim and has been widely recognized for its exceptional storytelling, music, and stagecraft. It is considered one of Disney's most successful and beloved stage adaptations, garnering numerous accolades and nominations throughout its run.

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