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Latest News on Walt Disney:
Symphony Space Will Undergo $45 Million Renovation (Mar 30, 2026)
Tonya Phillips Staples to Return to The Winter Park Playhouse Cabaret Stage (Mar 27, 2026)
YOSHIKI Will Perform 'Classical 2026' Shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall (Mar 26, 2026)
Symphony Space Will Undergo $45 Million Renovation (Mar 30, 2026)
Tonya Phillips Staples to Return to The Winter Park Playhouse Cabaret Stage (Mar 27, 2026)
YOSHIKI Will Perform 'Classical 2026' Shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall (Mar 26, 2026)
Photos
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lebo M. and Tom MacDougall, President, Walt Disney Music attends the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Barry Jenkins and Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company and President, Marketing, The Walt Disney Studios and Disney+ attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company and Tiffany Boone attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, Lebo M. and Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
From: PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
Ana Isabelle, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Casting Director Cindy Tolan, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Choreographer Justin Peck, Ansel Elgort, Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, Rita Moreno, Choreographer Patricia Delgado, Director Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Walt Disney Company Executive Chairman Bob Iger, Maddie Ziegler, Disney Studios Content Chairman Alan Bergman, Producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, Disney Studios Content CCO Alan Horn and Producer Kevin McCollum
Date:
12/08/2021
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of WEST SIDE STORY
Josh Gad, Michael Schur, Jackie Tohn, Co-Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn, President and Founder, Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, Kristen Bell and President and CEO, Hollywood Hotel, Jeff Zarrinnam, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Rana Ghadban, Idina Menzel and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti
Date:
11/19/2019
From: Photo Flash: See Photos from Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell's Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical
Disney Theatrical Productions, The Lion King
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News
Symphony Space Will Undergo $45 Million Renovation
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Symphony Space has launched the $45 million Building Together campaign to reimagine its theaters and public spaces, expand the range and reach of its programming, and strengthen its endowment.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Symphony Space has launched the $45 million Building Together campaign to reimagine its theaters and public spaces, expand the range and reach of its programming, and strengthen its endowment.
Tonya Phillips Staples to Return to The Winter Park Playhouse Cabaret Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026
Tonya Phillips Staples is back on the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse with her latest solo cabaret Blues, Jazz and Soul. Joseph Jevanni will accompany on piano.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026
Tonya Phillips Staples is back on the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse with her latest solo cabaret Blues, Jazz and Soul. Joseph Jevanni will accompany on piano.
YOSHIKI Will Perform 'Classical 2026' Shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026
Composer and classically trained pianist YOSHIKI will return to North America for two nights at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026
Composer and classically trained pianist YOSHIKI will return to North America for two nights at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17, 2026.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Egan Will Receive Disney Legends Awards at D23 Fan Event
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026
Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Egan are among those who will receive the Disney Legends Award at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event later this year.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026
Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Egan are among those who will receive the Disney Legends Award at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event later this year.
Review: TOPO GIGIO IL MUSICAL al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Mar 26, 2026
TOPO GIGIO IL MUSICAL al TEATRO BRANCACCIO 'STRAPAZZAMI DI COCCOLE' LA STORIA DEL TOPO PIU' FAMOSO DELLA TELEVISIONE ITALIANA E INTERNAZIONALE
by Ettore Farrattini - Mar 26, 2026
TOPO GIGIO IL MUSICAL al TEATRO BRANCACCIO 'STRAPAZZAMI DI COCCOLE' LA STORIA DEL TOPO PIU' FAMOSO DELLA TELEVISIONE ITALIANA E INTERNAZIONALE
Beanie Feldstein & James Monroe Iglehart Join SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC Voice Cast
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026
Broadway performers Beanie Feldstein and James Monroe Iglehart have joined the recurring cast as brand-new characters for Sofia the First: Royal Magic, the forthcoming series set in the world of Sofia the First.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026
Broadway performers Beanie Feldstein and James Monroe Iglehart have joined the recurring cast as brand-new characters for Sofia the First: Royal Magic, the forthcoming series set in the world of Sofia the First.
Savannah Performance Alliance Reveals 2026 Board Of Directors And Executive Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Savannah Performance Alliance has announced its 2026 Board of Directors and leadership team, bringing together a group of professionals whose experience spans the arts, business, education and community leadership.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Savannah Performance Alliance has announced its 2026 Board of Directors and leadership team, bringing together a group of professionals whose experience spans the arts, business, education and community leadership.
Anton Alekseev on Discipline, Storytelling, and Life on the Cirque Stage
by Team BWW - Mar 23, 2026
Few art forms demand the discipline, trust, and physical precision required in contemporary circus. Over the past several decades, Cirque du Soleil has transformed the perception of circus worldwide, redefining it as a fusion of elite athleticism and theatrical storytelling performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.
by Team BWW - Mar 23, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026
Sadler's Wells will present the 2026 Flamenco Festival, showcasing a vibrant celebration of Spanish culture and dance in London. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026
Sadler's Wells will present the 2026 Flamenco Festival, showcasing a vibrant celebration of Spanish culture and dance in London. Learn more about the event here!
Los Angeles Master Chorale to Perform MOZART'S REQUIEM at Disney Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will present Mozart's Requiem at Walt Disney Concert Hall. This special performance, led by conductor Grant Gershon, will also feature the West Coast premiere of Fanny Mendelssohn's Oratorio on Scenes from the Bible.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will present Mozart's Requiem at Walt Disney Concert Hall. This special performance, led by conductor Grant Gershon, will also feature the West Coast premiere of Fanny Mendelssohn's Oratorio on Scenes from the Bible.
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by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 18, 2026
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by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 18, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago is welcoming to its Board five nationally recognized leaders whose expertise in music, arts, business, law, and civic life strengthens the company’s national profile while reinforcing its roots in Chicago.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
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LA Phil Reveals 2026/27 Walt Disney Concert Hall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
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Paul Jacobs to Perform POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO with Cleveland Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will join the Cleveland Orchestra for a series of performances featuring POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO. Scheduled for April 2026, these concerts mark a notable return of Jacobs, who is renowned for his mastery in organ music. The event promises to showcase his exceptional skills alongside one of the most respected orchestras in the world, offering audiences a profound musical experience.
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
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BLUEY'S BIG PLAY Stage Show Coming to Disney+ This Month
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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026
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Extra Performance Added For Staged Concert of Joey Contreras’ IN PIECES
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
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SINNERS, ÉTOILE, & More Win 2026 MPSE Golden Reel Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) has unveiled the winners of the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, including Sinners, Frankenstein, the dance series Étoile, and more. Take a look at the full list of winners here.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
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by Gillian Blum - Mar 7, 2026
Pixar is developing its official first musical-movie, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, with the movie set to be directed by Turning Red's Domee Shi.
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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