Of all the Disney Animated classics, Dumbo has the most ‘Song of the South’ moments. The crows and a drunk elephant are not what I would call ‘classic Disney’. And yet, they do make for two of the most powerful moments of the film. The… Read More »Dumbo heading to Broadway?
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 you want to go see… Read More »Mary Poppins LA Show earns many spoons of sugar for Disney
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 Brothers. It is fascinating and… Read More »Shameless Plug: My Thoughts on Disney at a Film Festival
Just got word from Lindsay Cave at Tales from the LaughingPlace Magazine that issue 14 will have feature on the “Music of Disney Concert” that was recently held in London and will be broadcast on December 26th on BBC Radio. You can find in in… Read More »Music of Disney Concert in Tales from the LaughingPlace Magazine
From Broadway World: Disney Theatrical Productions today announced that it is extending its Kids Go Free! ticket offer until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. The offer, which has generated over $2 million in ticket sales, gives buyers one free ticket for kids under… Read More »Disney Extends Kids Go Free on Broadway Deal
A few quick links I want to get out there that I just haven’t had time to write a full post on. PJ O’Rouke takes on the House of the Future at Disneyland and finds it lacking. What has happened to Disney’s vision for the… Read More »Disney News Links – Monday the 15th
A touring stage production of Disney’s “Tarzan” musical set to open in Atlanta and then move to San Jose has failed without raising the curtain even once. This has had unfortunate effects: The American Musical Theatre of San Jose says it is filing bankruptcy after… Read More »Troubled Tarzan Production Dooms Theater
Las Vegas continues to attract versions of Broadway shows to its many high quality theaters. The latest show to hit the strip is Disney’s “The Lion King.” It will repace Mamma Mia which enjoyed a 2300 performance run at the Mandalay Bay. It’s not quite… Read More »Disney Roars into Las Vegas with The Lion King