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Walt Disney

Date of Death: December 15, 1966 (65)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

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Anna Lapwood Will Premiere Max Richter Organ Commission At Royal Albert Hall Headline Show

Classical music sensation Anna Lapwood will premiere a new organ commission written for her by post-minimalist superstar Max Richter when she headlines the Royal Albert Hall in May.
Jason Isbell To Bring 2025 Solo Tour To Providence Performing Arts Center

Jason Isbell jas announced a 2025 solo tour including the Providence Performing Arts Center.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Star Rachel Potter To Release New Cover of 'Pulled' for Halloween

Broadway's former Wednesday Addams, Rachel Potter, will revisit the role in a new single, dropping October 30. Get a first look at her cover of the Wednesday Addams anthem, 'Pulled' from The Addams Family the Musical and the accompanying video below.
Jason Isbell Details Solo Tour Kicking Off in February 2025

Jason Isbell, GRAMMY-Award winning musician and founder of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, has announced a special run of solo shows kicking off on February 15th, 2025. The tour will make stops at iconic theaters in Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and a four night stint at The Pinnacle in Nashville before concluding in Atlanta.
Immersive Theatrical Horror Experience Based On INSIDIOUS To Tour 80+ North American Cities In 2025

Experience the thrill of INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR, a live theatrical horror show based on the popular film franchise, touring over 80 North American cities starting January 2025. Tickets available October 25th. Learn more about the experience!
Martin Chalifour Will Retire From The Los Angeles Philharmonic After 2024/2025 Seaso

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced that Principal Concertmaster and Marjorie Connel Wilson Chair Martin Chalifour will retire from the orchestra at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Video: MOANA 2 Promo Teases Mysterious New Villain Matangi

Disney has dropped a new promo video for Moana 2 which shines a spotlight on Matangi, one of the main villains of the upcoming movie. Matangi, voiced by Awhimai Fraser, has been described as a 'mysterious new character,' who has a past with Dwayne Johnson's Maui. Watch the video now!
Cast Set for Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY at FreeFall Theatre

freeFall Theatre has revealed the cast of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure.
Rachel Potter Will Release Broadway Symphonic Album Next Year

Rachel Potter has announced that she is releasing a Broadway album next year! The album will feature symphonic reimaginings of some of Potter's Broadway favorites.
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS Comes to AG Theatre

New commercial musical theatre company AG Theatre will launch their first season with a new production of The Three Little Pigs, playing at the historic 783-seat National Theatre Melbourne from 18 December.
Video: Jodi Benson and Daughter Delaney Benson Sing 'For A Moment' from THE LITTLE MERMAID 2

Watch Jodi Benson and daughter Delaney Benson sing the mother/daughter duet from The Little Mermaid 2 in the video here!
Shawn Colvin & KT Tunstall Will Play Together Onstage In Orange County

The concert stage at Soka Performing Arts Center will come alive with the combined talents of two of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of our time, Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 8 PM.
FSU/Asolo Conservatory Announces Change To Schedule And Cast Of THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

FSU/Asolo Conservatory has announced changes to the season schedule and cast for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, impacting upcoming performances.
MOANA 2 Predicted to Lead November Box Office, Surpassing WICKED

With Wicked seeing huge pre-sale ticket numbers, the upcoming film is likely to do well at the box office. But, seemingly, not quite as well as Moana 2. Take a look at the box office predictions for both movie musicals!
FSU/Asolo Conservatory Reveals Changes to its Season & More

FSU/Asolo Conservatory has revealed changes to its season schedule and cast for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, impacting upcoming performances. Stay updated on the latest developments in this production.
Listen: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis Unveil New WARRIORS Concept Album

Atlantic Records has released WARRIORS, the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, available everywhere now. Listen to the album here!
Jennifer Hudson Releases First Holiday Album 'The Gift of Love'

Jennifer Hudson captures the magic of the holiday season on her new holiday album, The Gift of Love. Find out the songs on the album, how to order and get a first listen.
Spotlight: FROM MEXICO TO HOLLYWOOD at Walt Disney Concert Hall

An Evening of Film & Music: From Mexico to Hollywood
Declan Bennett, Chumisa Dornford-May, Jamie Muscato, and More Will Lead UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader's directorial debut at the venue.
Howard Community College Announces Date For Award-Winning Drag Show

Howard Community College has announced the third-annual Drag[on] Extravaganza, a celebratory and educational drag show, to be held on October 24, 2024, in HCC’s Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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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