Disney Theatrical Group News

Disney Theatrical Prods. Hits Theatrical Licensee Milestone

by Eddie Varley — October 8, 2009

Variety reports the news that Disney Theatrical Prods.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens Tonight at the Teatro Nazionale, Milan, Italy

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 2, 2009

The Italian premiere engagement of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST debuts tonight in Milan at the Teatro Nazionale.

Disney’s THE LION KING Resumes Performances Tonight In Paris, France

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 2, 2009

Disney Theatrical Productions Donates Objects From THE LION KING To The Smithsonian

by Gabrielle Sierra — September 24, 2009

In a special ceremony today, Disney Theatrical Productions donated objects from the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical 'The Lion King' to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

LION KING To Be Celebrated At National Museum of American History

by Jessica Lewis — September 22, 2009

Disney Theatrical Productions will donate objects from the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, THE LION KING, to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in a special donation ceremony on Thursday, 9/24.

TARZAN Completes Run In Holland, Hits Record Setting 900 Performances

by Gabrielle Sierra — May 28, 2009

Disney's musical TARZAN® completed its Holland engagement last Sunday at the Circus Theatre in Scheveningen, just outside of Amsterdam, after a record-setting 900 performances.

Sesma, White & Williams Lead THE LION KING at Vegas' Mandalay Bay, Previews Start 5/5

by Eddie Varley — March 11, 2009

Casting has been announced for the Las Vegas production of Disney's THE LION KING.

DISNEY LIVE! And DISNEY ON ICE Begin Tours Around The World

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 6, 2009

Disney Live Family Entertainment in partnership with Feld Entertainment will bring Disney On Ice and Disney Live! to more families worldwide with new tours in Greece, Malta, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Latvia and Lithuania.

Rick Elice's PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS Opens At La Jolla

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 23, 2009

La Jolla Playhouse welcomes back Rick Elice, co-writer of the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys, as the playwright of Peter and the Starcatchers.

Photo Coverage: Thomas Schumacher at Atlanta's Junior Theater Festival

by Eddie Varley — January 22, 2009

In conjunction with the second edition of his hit book How Does the Show Go On?, Broadway producer Thomas Schumacher gave the keynote address at the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta.

MARY POPPINS 45th Anniversary DVD with Stage Related Extras Released 1/27

by Eddie Varley — January 22, 2009

Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP) today announced that The Walt Disney Studios will celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the 1964 classic film, MARY POPPINS, with a 2-disc special edition DVD featuring brand new bonus materials from the hit stage production based on the popular film starring Julie An

Schumacher Delivers Keynote Speech At Jr Theater Festival

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 12, 2009

In conjunction with the second edition of his hit book How Does the Show Go On?, Broadway producer Thomas Schumacher will give the keynote address at the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta.

THE LION KING Celebrates 10th Anniversary In Tokyo, Japan

by Gabrielle Sierra — December 19, 2008

Disney's THE LION KING celebrates its 10th Anniversary in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, December 20, 2008 with a gala performance and celebration at the Theatre Haru.

TV: Thomas Schumacher's How Does the Show Go On?

by Eddie Varley — December 11, 2008

Disney Editions has released an updated edition of How Does the Show Go On?, Broadway producer Thomas Schumacher's introduction to the theater for young people.