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Jan 22, 2023 · Although many of us know The Lion King has been a stage staple for years now (and quite right too), there are many other films which have made the leap. Check out our brief guide to which Disney films have been turned into stage shows...
Disney Theatrical Productions Limited (DTP), also known as Disney on Broadway, is the stageplay and musical production company of the Disney Theatrical Group, a subsidiary of Disney Entertainment, a major division and business unit of The Walt Disney Company.
Sep 2, 2019 · Did you know that there are tons of Disney musicals out there, most of which are available for licensing? So whether you are brainstorming which musical you would like to produce next, or just in the mood to listen to some Disney, here’s a full list of the magical Disney stage musicals for your enjoyment!
- The Lion King. Hakuna Matata! Having premiered on Broadway in 1997 and in the West End in 1999, it’s hard to believe this musical has been around for two decades, but also not surprising.
- Aladdin. Currently housed at the PrinceEdward Theatre, Aladdin is an absolute masterpiece of a show. Right from the get-go, the show captivates its audiences with a chilling overture that immediately pulls them into the whole new world of Agrabah.
- Beauty and the Beast. The one that started it all, this tale as old as time was Disney’s first animated film to be adapted into a musical and it enjoyed a remarkable 13 years on Broadway, running from 1994 until 2007 (5,461 performances).
- Frozen. Based on Disney’s most popular animated film of the 2010s that grossed approximately £1 billion worldwide, the musical adaptation of Frozen premiered earlier this year.
- Beauty and the Beast. Alan Menken , Linda Woolverton, Howard Ashman. 159 votes. Beauty and the Beast is a musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton.
- The Lion King. Mark Mancina , Elton John, Jay Rifkin. 193 votes. The Lion King is a musical based on the 1994 Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated feature film of the same name with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, along with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer.
- Aladdin. 171 votes. Aladdin is a musical based on the 1992 Disney animated film of the same name with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin.
- Newsies. Alan Menken , Jack Feldman, Harvey Fierstein. 197 votes. Newsies The Musical is a Disney Theatrical Productions stage musical based on the 1992 film Newsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City.
Nov 22, 2013 · Beginning with "Beauty and the Beast" in 1994, Disney Theatrical Productions has mined The Mouse's material for the stage. Here's a look at its productions and projects being developed for the...
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Jan 25, 2022 · After the unprecedented success of the 2013 movie, which went on to become the highest-grossing animated feature ever, it was only a matter of time before Disney Theatrical would announce a Broadway stage adaptation.
