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HALFWAY TO HOLIDAYS at Disney Parks

As guests are asking for holidays information earlier and earlier to plan that special vacation, Disney Parks has created Halfway to Holidays!

Tony Award-Winning Producer Steve Fickinger Has Passed Away

Steve Fickinger, The Tony Award-winning producer who worked on shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, and Newsies passed away suddenly last week. 

Christy Altomare, Susan Egan & More Announced for DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT Upcoming Fall Tour Dates

Disney Princess – The Concert has announced the cast for its fall 2022 leg, the second half of the US tour, which will have performed in more than 90 cities by year’s end.

Photos: First Look at Louis Gaunt as Bert in MARY POPPINS

Beginning tonight (22 June 2022) Louis Gaunt joins the cast of Mary Poppins to play the iconic role of Bert, replacing Charlie Stemp whilst he performs as Bobby in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Crazy for You this summer.  

The Los Angeles Film Orchestra Presents Premiere of BASIL POLEDOURIS: THE MUSIC AND THE MOVIES, July 22

The Los Angeles Film Orchestra announces its debut performance, Basil Poledouris: The Music and The Movies at The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 22 at 8pm PT. The orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Steven Allen Fox, will also be joined by the SoCal Chorale led by Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba.

Julian Lage Announces New Album With Bill Frisell & Shares First Song

Having established a home base with his brilliant trio of bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Dave King — most recently heard on the guitarist’s acclaimed 2021 Blue Note debut Squint — Lage casts his gaze outward to discover new orchestrational possibilities with the addition of six-string icon Bill Frisell, who adds his voice to this album.

Pamela Levine Named Head of Marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content

Levine was president of Worldwide Theatrical Marketing at Twentieth Century Fox Film, where she led campaigns for award-winning box office hits, including “Hidden Figures,” “Logan,” “Murder on the Orient Express,” “The Greatest Showman, “Deadpool 2” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares LEGO STAR WARS SUMMER VACATION Trailer

“LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation,” which is set after the events of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” features the voices of “Weird Al” Yankovic, Yvette Nicole Brown, Kelly Marie Tran, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, and returning cast members from previous “LEGO Star Wars” specials, and includes a new song performed by “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Disney's THE LION KING Will Debut in the Middle East This November

Marking its 25-year anniversary, the world-famous, award-winning musical is set for a historical 4-week run in the UAE capital from November 16 to December 10 at Yas Island's Etihad Arena.

DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION Announces National Tour

Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation will embark on a national tour this fall. Performances begin September 16, 2022, in Irving, Texas at Irving Arts Center, and will crisscross the U.S. through May 7, 2023.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Cures the ENCANTO Earworms in Skit on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

Are you one of millions of Americans who can’t get enough of Encanto? Do you have an uncontrollable urge to sing and dance to its irresistibly catchy songs? Lin-Manuel Miranda offers hope! In a new skit on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Miranda advertises for 'Encantix', a pill that helps get those songs out of your head!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & John Leguizamo Talk Viral ENCANTO Hit on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Lin-Manuel Miranda and John Leguizamo appeared on Good Morning America to discuss the latest viral hit off of the Encanto soundtrack, 'We Don't Talk About Bruno.' The track recently hit #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing 'Let It Go,' which peaked at #5. The Encanto soundtrack recently surpassed Adele to hit #1 on the albums chart.

VIDEO: Watch a Costume Featurette From WEST SIDE STORY Featuring Paul Tazewell

A Costume Featurette from Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” featuring 2022 Critics Choice Nominee and Tony Award® and Emmy Award® winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, has been released.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Stephanie Beatriz Talk ENCANTO Lyrics in New Featurette

In a new featurette, Lin-Manuel Miranda—who wrote eight original songs for the film—teams up with the voice of Mirabel, Stephanie Beatriz, to share insights about several of the film’s songs, including “Dos Oruguitas”. Watch the new featurette now!

VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks David Alvarez as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY

In a new West Side Story featurette, Steven Spielberg speaks on casting David Alvarez as Bernardo. 'West Side Story' tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. The cast also includes Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno.

VIDEO: Spielberg Talks Ariana DeBose as Anita in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette

In a new West Side Story featurette, director Steven Spielberg speaks on casting Ariana DeBose as Anita. The video also features new footage of DeBose performing 'America'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, Mike Faist, and more.

VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Rachel Zegler as Maria in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette

The 'Steven on Rachel' featurette offers a sneak peek at songs like 'I Feel Pretty,' 'A Boy Like That,' and 'Tonight' as Steven Spielberg discusses casting Rachel Zegler has Maria when she was 17 years old. Also seen is rehearsal footage featuring Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks ENCANTO, Howard Ashman, and More on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers earlier this week to discuss writing music for the Disney film Encanto, his children being beta testers and being inspired by Howard Ashman bringing musical theater into animation.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Writing Music for ENCANTO

Fresh off of the release of tick, tick...BOOM!, Lin-Manuel Miranda's new film Encanto is out now! BroadwayWorld caught up with Miranda to discuss creating music for film instead of Broadway, his experiences writing Moana backstage at Hamilton, and more!

VIDEO: Stephanie Beatriz Talks ENCANTO, Broadway Dreams & More

After her breakout roles in Brooklyn 99 and In The Heights, Stephanie Beatriz stars as Mirabel in Disney's new animated film, Encanto! BroadwayWorld caught up with Beatriz to talk about starring in a Disney movie musical, working with Lin-Manuel Miranda, and her Broadway aspirations!