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Walt Disney

Date of Death: December 15, 1966 (65)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

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Pitlochry Festival Theatre Will Stage Premiere of Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir’s THIS IS A GIFT
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Studio is set to stage the world première of This Is A Gift, a new play by Edinburgh-based Icelandic playwright and director Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir, set in Leith.
Organist Paul Jacobs To Appears As Soloist With Pacific Symphony In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

American organist Paul Jacobs, the only organist ever to have won a GRAMMY Award, will return to the Pacific Symphony for three concerts at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626), May 15-17, 2025, at 8 p.m. PDT.
SFFILM Reveals Golden Gate Award and Audience Award Winners at 68th San Francisco International Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

SFFILM has announced the winners of the juried Golden Gate Awards competition and the Audience Awards at the 68th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival).
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Celebrates 50th Anniversary with 4K Remaster
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a newly restored and remastered version of the movie will be unleashed in breathtaking 4K Ultra HD.
Review: MARY POPPINS at Harlequin
by Monica Moore - Apr 28, 2025

Disney's Mary Poppins is a musical based on the classic stories of P.L.Travers and the Walt Disney Film of the same name. The title role, played by Julie Andrews in the 1964 film is arguably one of the most recognisable in musical theatre history with the iconic silhouette of hat, carpet bag and umbrella in the sky.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW's Original Stars to Join 40-City Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with original cast members, who will each be visiting over 40 cities in the US and Canada. Learn how to attend the tour!
Central Florida Community Arts Appoints New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) has named Justin Muchoney as executive director effective immediately. Learn more about Justin Muchoney here!
Emmy Award-Winning Composer Brandon Roberts Scores Lucasfilm's Andor Season 2
by Emmy Rice - Apr 26, 2025

The second and final season of Lucasfilm's critically acclaimed Star Wars sci-fi thriller Andor features an original score by Emmy-winning composer Brandon Roberts.
Review: THE LION KING Reigns Supreme at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Apr 25, 2025

Life's greatest tragedy is the passage of time. It is a lesson we all must learn eventually. Within the proverbial circle of life, there is only a beginning and an end that occurs in the immediacy of our own lifetime. Yet, the cyclical nature of birth, death, and rebirth ensures that our spirit will carry on in legacy rather than in flesh. If we are loved, then we are remembered. And if we are remembered, then we live forever. Disney’s The Lion King transposes this message from screen to stage through an international collaboration of talent that supercedes the strength of the 1994 animated film from which it came.
Disney Releases ANDOR Season 2 Vol. 1 Soundtrack
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2025

Walt Disney Records has released Andor: Season 2 - Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-3) (Original Score), the first volume of the highly anticipated second season of Lucasfilm’s live-action series “Andor.” Listen to it here!
Desiree Montes To Take The Cabaret Stage At The Winter Park Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Ms. Desiree Montes will take to the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse in her new solo cabaret - Sounds of Desiree: Reprisin' and Manisfestin'. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Bailey Frankenberg of PETER PAN at The Fox Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Apr 24, 2025

​​​​​​​In today’s culture, it is hard to find anyone who doesn’t have some experience with the story of Peter Pan. For many, their first exposure to the “boy who refused to grow up” was through Walt Disney’s classic 1953 animated film. Others first journeyed off to Neverland with Peter and Wendy by reading the original 1904 play by J.M. Barrie. And in between (and beyond) have come many different iterations of this timeless adventure. But for musical theatre fans, there is just one PETER PAN – the classic 1954 stage musical which starred Mary Martin and was captured for posterity through a 1955 NBC broadcast. So how does one take a story with its beautiful score but also some troublesome stereotypes and bring it to an audience in 2025? That is just what Larissa FastHorse and the team bringing PETER PAN to life on the stage at the fabulous Fox Theatre have done – taken a classic and updated it for a new generation. And in the role of Tiger Lily, Bailey Frankenberg has a front row seat to what makes this story so magical. I had the chance to catch up with Bailey and hear all about her career and what it is like to play an iconic (but updated) heroine as well as serve as Fight and Flight captain for the show.
Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, and More Will Lead FROZEN at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

 Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, Jelani Remy, Bobby Conte, Kennedy Kanagawa, Andrew A. Cano, Jared Gertner, Maliah Strawbridge and Isla Turner will star in the Muny premiere of Disney’s Frozen.
Jeezy to Embark on 'TM:101 Live' Symphonic Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025

JEEZY has announced TM:101 Live - a black-tie symphonic tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the RIAA 2x Platinum Certified Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101.
Feature: FROST at Lion Musicals
by Maria Bruun Fanoe - Apr 22, 2025

Store sangstjerner og overdådig scenografi glimter om kap, når fænomenet FROST     kommer til Danmark! I hovedrollerne ses Maria Lucia Heiberg Rosenberg og Kristine Yde Eriksen, der uforglemmeligt lagde stemmer til den danske version af animationsfilmen. FROST får danmarkspremiere den 12. februar 2026 i Falkonersalen i København og opføres efterfølgende i Musikhuset Aarhus og Odeon i Odense. Billetsalget starter 24. april kl. 10.00.
CHICAGO, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL and More Set for Popejoy Hall '25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Popejoy Hall proudly has revealed its 2025-2026 Popejoy Presents season, offering a selection of theatrical, musical, and dance performances for New Mexico audiences. See the lineup and learn more!
MACBETH Comes to Guild Opera Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

The great operatic masterpiece, MACBETH will be presented by Guild Opera Company at River of the Valley in Canoga Park. Learn more about the production here!
Vídeo: No te pierdas el Concierto por los 30 Años de DISNEY ON BROADWAY en Epcot
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 14, 2025

Los protagonistas de Aladdin, Newsies y El Rey León de Disney en Broadway interpretaron los mejores éxitos.
Video: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway Concert Celebration at Epcot
by Emmy Rice - Apr 12, 2025

To celebreate the 30 years that Disney has been on Broadway, the stars from Disney's Newsies, Aladdin, and The Lion King all came to perform at a concert celebration. Check here for the video!
Video: Kara Lindsay, Michael James Scott and More Celebrate NEWSIES At Disney on Broadway 30 Anniversary Special
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

Watch Kara Lindsay (Newsies), Michael James Scott (Aladdin), Rodney Ingram (Aladdin) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) perform “King Of New York” from NEWSIES as part of the 30 Years of Dinsey on Broadway Concert Celebration — LIVE at EPCOT! Watch the video!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Walt Disney written?

Walt Disney has written 1 shows including Mary Poppins (Source Material).

What awards has Walt Disney been nominated for?

Walt Disney's musical, The Lion King, has been nominated for the Best Musical category at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Walt Disney won?

Walt Disney's musical "The Lion King" has won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Musical. This award recognizes the outstanding achievement of the production in the Broadway industry. The Lion King has received critical acclaim and has been widely recognized for its exceptional storytelling, music, and stagecraft. It is considered one of Disney's most successful and beloved stage adaptations, garnering numerous accolades and nominations throughout its run.

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