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Disney legend Hayley Mills will be appearing in the new film from horror director M. Night Shayamalan. Last week, the trailer for Trap was released and eagle-eyed viewers can see a blink-and-you'll-miss-it look at Mills in the film. The film revolves around a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event. Watch the video here!

Idina Menzel is going on tour this summer! See if Menzel is performing in a city near you, and learn how to purchase tickets.

South Bay Musical Theatre reveals the cast and creative team for the enchanting production of MARY POPPINS, running from May 18 to June 8, 2024. The beloved classic promises a magical journey for all ages, featuring original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.

While the violin is undoubtedly more commonly known among most circles, there is something uniquely special about the viola, as well as the musicians that choose it as their main instrument. With its deep and mellow sound, the viola is capable of conveying darker and more expressive tones that remain out of reach to the violin, something Taiwanese violist Yu-Ting Hsu knows all about.

Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

The Lion King is currently playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Watch the cast perform 'Noite Sem Fim (Endless Night)' in this all-new video.

Catch the second year of The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts from May 14 - 21.

Join the El Capitan Theatre for 'One Night Only' from April 27-30, as it brings back four cherished favorites to the big screen. Don't miss this unique cinematic experience.

30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time. 

In an all new video, Casey Nicholaw discussed the production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, which he is directing and choreographing. Performances run through December 22 at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany.   Check out the video here!

Disney Cast Members who work in the Parades and Characters departments and the president of Actors’ Equity Association have revealed that the union has filed an election petition with the National Labor Relations Board for union recognition.

In space no one can hear you scream. Experience “Alien” on the big screen on Alien Day! Tickets for this special theatrical engagement at the El Capitan Theatre April 26-28th are on sale now. Prior to the film, there will be a filmed special look at Alien: Romulus featuring a discussion with Alien Director Ridley Scott and Alien: Romulus Director Fede Álvarez. Find tickets here!

The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival. Beauty and the Beast will take place on 10th August, with showings at 3pm and 7pm and The Jungle Book the following day on the 11th August, with showings at 10am and 3pm.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be presented at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster, CA. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video designer George Reeve discusses the process of designing Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg.

Outside the March and Soulpepper Theatre present A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Go inside the design studio for an depth look at the revisioned set design in this video.

Get ready, Disney adults! The HISTORY® Channel is set to premiere the new six-part nonfiction series How Disney Built America on Sunday, April 28th at 10PM ET/PT. How Disney Built America explores the history of Walt Disney and how the iconic Disney brand, fueled by the creation of beloved characters, continues to shape generations. Watch the trailer here!

Orange Tree Theatre has announced Finn Cole, known for his roles in Peaky Blinders and Animal Kingdom, will make his professional stage debut playing Ray in the European première of Lucas Hnath's Red Speedo directed by Matthew Dunster.

The Walt Disney Animation Studios’ feature film, Wish has reached 13.2 million views in its first five days streaming on Disney+.