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Future Disney Performers?

A group of local high school students got a special visit during a workshop at Disney World. Students taking the Disney Broadway Magic workshop got a visit from Caroline Sheen, who plays Mary Poppins on the touring cast of Mary … Continue reading

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Supercalifragisticexpalid-octet

Once upon a time I belonged to a Men’s Octet group. I may still be performing if we’d been encouraged to do stuff as cool as the UC Berkely Men’s Octet is performing. Check out their interpretation of the most … Continue reading

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Mary Poppins LA Show earns many spoons of sugar for Disney

Variety reports that the Los Angeles production of the “Mary Poppins” stage musical has brought in over $11 million in box office during the first 6 weeks of its 13 week engagement. I just found some tickets via Stubhub if … Continue reading

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Shameless Plug: My Thoughts on Disney at a Film Festival

LaughingPlace.com has posted two reports from the Newport Beach Film Festival, and one of them is my column.  Two screenings were of special interest to Disney fans.  “the boys” (lack of capitalization intended) is a new documentary about the Sherman … Continue reading

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Julie Andrews is Disneyland’s Honorary Ambassador

Julie Andrews continues her string of guest appearances at Disneyland that were kicked off with the 50th Anniversary celebration. This time she was there for a book signing and a re-dedication of “Jingles” the lead horse on the King Arthur … Continue reading

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