Thomas Schumacher News

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Portland announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 2 at 10 a.m. 

Disney’s THE LION KING UK & Ireland Tour ended its 11-week run at Birmingham Hippodrome on Saturday 16 September having performed to over 150,000 audience members. Learn more about the tour here!

Mikey’s Army will make its New York City festival debut as part of NewFest’s 35th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival which runs October 12 - 24, 2023.

Brisbane audiences will experience the romance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast when the much-anticipated season of the hit musical opens in Brisbane in February 2024. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

Guests visiting the Museum of Broadway can view new artifacts including the “Don’t Rain On My Parade” costume worn by Lea Michele in Funny Girl and a suit worn by Ben Platt in the 2023 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical Parade.

Casting announced for Disney's The Lion King at Popejoy. Get all the details on the upcoming production.

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return to the heart of New York City’s Theater District on Sunday, October 1, 2023, and has added more tables from beloved Broadway shows and extraordinary auction lots.

Mayor Adams convenes NYC's first-ever live performance industry council to discuss issues plaguing industry. Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative.

The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin will land in Glasgow in 2024 as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin will land in Birmingham in 2024 as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected the second round of seven early-career designer recipients to benefit from $88,000 in grants. Learn more about this year's recipients here!

Disney Theatrical Productions and BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, have announced that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King are now on sale to the public. San Francisco's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Orpheum Theatre stage. Check out performance and ticket information here!

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway in Indianapolis announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney's Frozen will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 8 at 10 am. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony-nominated Best Musical, will play a 2-week premiere engagement at Old National Centre.

The Lion King will welcome Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba beginning Tuesday, September 26. This marks his Broadway debut. Learn more about Hooper and The Lion King here!

Get the latest news on Disney's The Lion King North American Tour as Mukelisiwe Goba makes a triumphant return as 'Rafiki'. Find out all the details and dates for this highly anticipated production.

The Lion King is teaming up with the New York Liberty to bring the Pridelands to Barclays Center, as New York City's favorite team takes on the Los Angeles Sparks at 7:00pm ET. The one-night only event will feature a halftime show inspired by the landmark musical, special appearances by members of the Broadway company, door giveaways and unique in-concourse opportunities to experience The Lion King.

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Overture Center for the Arts announced that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Friday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m.

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway in Cincinnati announced today that tickets for the engagement of Disney’s Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Friday, August 25 at 10AM EST. The hit Broadway musical comedy will begin performances in Cincinnati at the Aronoff Center on Tuesday, November 14 for a limited engagement of 1 week through Sunday, November 19.

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, has announced a digital ticket lottery powered by Broadway Direct. Fans will have the chance to purchase a limited number of $31 tickets available for all performances at Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall.

Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of THE LION KING at Popejoy Hall. Get your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable Broadway experience in your city.