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Official Lyric Video for Shadowland from Disney’s The Lion King Musical

Disney’s The Lion King Musical continues its amazing 17 year run on Broadway and around the world. More than 70 million people have experience the unforgettable music and the unique theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular helping it become one of the most successful musicals… Read More »Official Lyric Video for Shadowland from Disney’s The Lion King Musical

The Lion King is the Pride of Broadway replacing Phantom as top global earner

Disney’s stage musical version of it’s modern animated classic “The Lion King” is the new king of the box office with a savannah-sized $6.2 billion global total. That’s true for movies, theater, or any medium. Thanks to the Associated Press we know that the 17-year-old… Read More »The Lion King is the Pride of Broadway replacing Phantom as top global earner

Aladdin’s on Broadway’s Genie Grants Magical Wish

Normally, the Genie from Disney’s Aladdin the Musical is busy granting wishes to Aladdin (and sometimes Jafar), but to help celebrate Broadway Week in New York City, Genie and the cast of Aladdin on Broadway extended the magical power of the Genie’s wish to an… Read More »Aladdin’s on Broadway’s Genie Grants Magical Wish

Meet the Cast of Disney’s Newsies on Tour

The cast of Disney’s Newsies the Musical North America Tour has been announced. It includes Dan DeLuca as Jack Kelly, Stephanie Styles as Katherine, and Jacob Kemp as Davey. See the whole cast here. Previously: Newsies Tour Coming to a City Near You.

Newsies takes final Broadway bow, sets off on road tour

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Newsies had a long path to success. The idea of moving it from film to stage took a lot of effort, but to the acclaim of fans everywhere, eventually it got done. From a workshop at the Papermill theatre, to a limited 8-week engagement on Broadway that grew into two years. It’s been Disney Theatrical’s surprise hit of the Great White Way. Even picked up numerous awards along the way, including two Tony’s.

But alas, all good things must come to an end. And now the Newsies are leaving the Nederlander theater for a nationwide tour. But before they left to seize the day again, they took one last curtain call.

Here it is for all of us who missed it.

Newsies will now hit the road beginning this October. Check out the list of cities below the jump:

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Reactions from the world of Disney to Death of Disney Legend Robin Williams

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Reactions to the death of comic genius Robin Williams are coming in from across the entertainment industry and around the globe. Although Williams had a hot and cold relationship with The Walt Disney Company, there is no denying his influence and role in the success of the studio.

Chair and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Robert Iger on the passing of Disney Legend Robin Williams:

“We’re deeply saddened by the loss of Robin Williams, a wonderfully gifted man who touched our hearts and never failed to make us laugh.

An incredible actor and a comedic genius, Robin will always be remembered for bringing some of the world’s favorite characters to life, from his zany alien on ABC’s Mork & Mindy to the irascible genie in Disney’s Aladdin.

He was a true Disney Legend, a beloved member of our family, and he will be sorely missed.

We join Robin’s friends and fans everywhere in mourning, and offer our thoughts and condolences to his family during this difficult time.”

As mentioned in my brief summary of his career, Williams was made a Disney Legend in 2009. I want to use this post to collect reactions from around the Disney world to his much too early passing.

The Disney Theatrical Broadway production of Aladdin tweeted:

and current Broadway incarnation of The Genie, James M. Iglehart, said

Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy said:

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