Disney Theatrical Group News

Beginning March 2, 2013, Trusty Sidekick Theater Company (TSTC) will present two original productions for very young audiences and families as a spring season in partnership with The Performance Project at University Settlement.

NBC's hit series SMASH, home improvement retailer Lowe's, and iTheatrics have partnered to help schools across America improve their theaters through the 'NBC's 'Smash': Make a Musical constructed by Lowe's' initiative.

Disney's THE LION KING defied industry expectations in a year that many industry experts had predicted would be challenging for theatres. Performing to almost 800,000 people at London's Lyceum Theatre, the show grossed over £38.6M - breaking its own record for the eighth consecutive year and once again setting a new record for highest grossing year in West End theatre history.

HSN, the leader in multi-channel retail, today announced an exciting new marketing collaboration with Disney to create an exclusive collection of fashions, jewelry, beauty and home accessories based upon one of the most anticipated films of the year, The Walt Disney Studios' OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL.

Just like the 2012 event, TEDxBroadway will bring together experts from a wide range of fields to create, share, and stimulate dialogue about making Broadway the best it can be. Limited tickets remain so get yours today!

Disney's THE LION KING defied industry expectations in a year that many industry experts had predicted would be challenging for theatres. Performing to almost 800,000 people at London's Lyceum Theatre, the show grossed over £38.6M - breaking its own record for the eighth consecutive year and once again setting a new record for highest grossing year in West End theatre history.

Oscar and Tony Award-winning composer Alan Menken, director Jeff Calhoun and producer Thomas Schumacher will join Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Mike Faist, stars of the Tony award-winning Broadway musical, Newsies, for a special presentation to 4,000 students and teachers representing 82 groups from 23 states at the 2013 Junior Theater Festival, it was announced today by Theater of the Stars President Nick Manos and Timothy Allen McDonald, founding Chairman of iTheatrics. The Junior Theater Festival is being held January 18, 19 and 20 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta.

Peter and the Starcatcher's Rick Elice just posted a heartfelt Huffington Post blog about his experience in the Berkshires this November 24th, when he witnessed the wedding of his friends, longtime partners Broadway producer Thomas Schumacher and interior designer Matthew White. An excerpt follows.

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Ireland in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq:NFLX) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) today announced a new multi-year licensing agreement that will make Netflix the exclusive U.S. subscription television service for first-run live-action and animated feature films from The Walt Disney Studios.

This week, Thomas Schumacher, President and Producer, Disney Theatrical Group (Broadway's The Lion King, Newsies, Aida, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), wraps up his visit on THE GRAHAM SHOW. Watch the episode below!

Thomas Schumacher, President and Pruducer, Disney Theatrical Group (The Lion King, Newsies, Aida, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), visits THE GRAHAM SHOW this week to talk about his early years growing up in California and how he came to find the world of theater.

At a launch event for the Irish premiere season of THE LION KING, held today in Dublin, Disney Theatrical Group President and Producer Thomas Schumacher gave those in attendance an exclusive look at Disney's award-winning musical, and explained how the legendary production was created.

The second-annual TEDxBroadway- a one-day event about the highest aspirations of Broadway as a location and destination-will kick off on January 28th, 2013 at New World Stages in New York City.

The touring production of THE LION KING will play Birmingham Hippodrome from Saturday 29th June 2013 as part of its first-ever UK tour. The legendary musical will visit Birmingham for a three-month season, giving audiences the opportunity to experience the global phenomenon in their local theatre.

This morning I had the pleasure of attending The Lion King UK Tour press launch which will be playing at Birmingham Hippodrome from the 29th June 2013 for a three month run.

With the Disney and Cameron Mackintosh Broadway production of Mary Poppins recently becoming the 24th longest running show in Broadway history, the show continues its success above and beyond The Great White Way in New York City.

With the Disney and Cameron Mackintosh Broadway production of Mary Poppins recently becoming the 24th longest running show in Broadway history, the show continues its success above and beyond The Great White Way in New York City.

The Albuquerque Theatre Guild and the American Theatre Archive Project present a one-day, interactive symposium on Saturday, October 27, 2012 in the Salon Ortega at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Titled Recognizing New Mexico's Theatrical Past, Present and Future: An Interactive Symposium, the free event will take attendees on a tour of how theatrical performances have been a part of the lives of New Mexicans for over 400 years. It explores the role of New Mexicans in creating and preserving that history for future generations.

The Albuquerque Theatre Guild and the American Theatre Archive Project present a one-day, interactive symposium on Saturday, October 27, 2012 in the Salon Ortega at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. TitledRecognizing New Mexico's Theatrical Past, Present and Future: An Interactive Symposium, the free event will take attendees on a tour of how theatrical performances have been a part of the lives of New Mexicans for over 400 years. It explores the role of New Mexicans in creating and preserving that history for future generations.