Thomas Schumacher News

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Popejoy Presents Haverland Carter Broadway in New Mexico are pleased to announce casting for the Albuquerque engagement of Disney's ALADDIN. The hit Broadway musical comedy will begin performances in Albuquerque at Popejoy Hall on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 for a limited engagement of seven performances through Sunday, June 11, 2023.    

On Tuesday, May 23, nearly 100 elementary students from Pittsburgh will have the extraordinary opportunity to sing and dance on the Byham Theater (located at 101 6th Street) stage as the result of a grant awarded to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's education department by Disney Theatrical Group (DTG).

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA announced that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen went on sale to the public on Thursday, May 4 at 10 am.

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, has announced that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney's FROZEN will go on sale to the public on Friday, May 12 at 10am.

The Lion King will play its 10,000th performance on Broadway this Saturday evening, May 6th.

Adapting Winnie the Pooh for the stage was always going to be a rewarding but challenging experience. Winnie the Pooh has been part of the English consciousness for over 97 years and has inspired many generations of readers.

Original songs from the short film, Mikey’s Army have been released digitally on all music streaming platforms.

New York Theatre Workshop's 2023 Gala will be held on Monday May 1 at 6PM at Capitale. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway in Hollywood has announced Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical comedy, will play a 2-week return engagement at Hollywood Pantages Theatre beginning September 12, 2023, with performances playing through Saturday, September 23, 2023. Disney's Aladdin, is IMMEDIATELY available as a Season Add-on for theater goers who purchase Broadway in Hollywood's all new 2023-24 Season.

As part of our Words From the Wings Series, we're chatting with Cameron Pow, who plays Zazu in The Lion King! Cameron told us all about his favorite backstage snacks, moments, and more!

Acclaimed actor Bobby Cannavale attended The Lion King on Broadway Wednesday, March 29, 2023. See a photo from his visit as he checks in with stars L. Steven Taylor (Mufasa) and Tshidi Manye (Rafiki).

Disney Theatrical Productions and Proctors has announced that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 30.

Mikey's Army, a new coming-of-age film directed by Andrew Keenan-Bolger and written by playwright Eric Ulloa, will premiere at the Outfest Fusion Film Festival. The new flim will stars Nicholas Dantes in the title role, alongside Claybourne Elder, Krystina Alabado, Shuga Cain, Jennifer Sanchez, and Timmy Thompson.

See a photo of Chance The Rapper at The Lion King on Broadway!

The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present the Toledo engagement of Disney’s The Lion King as a part of the 22–23 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES. Toledo’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Stranahan Theater stage from Wednesday, April 19 to Sunday, May 7. The press opening night is Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. 

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and the Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced that Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical comedy, will play an 8-show premiere engagement at the Lied Center for Performing Arts beginning October 3, 2023 with performances playing through October 8, 2023!

Disney Theatrical Productions' critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin will tour the UK and Ireland for the first time, opening in Edinburgh in October 2023, followed by dates in Cardiff, Plymouth, Sunderland, and Milton Keynes, with further cities to be announced.

The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin will tour the UK and Ireland for the first time, opening in Edinburgh in October 2023, followed by dates in Cardiff, Plymouth, Sunderland, and Milton Keynes, with further cities to be announced.

The Broadway League has announced the recipients of the 2023 Broadway League Leadership Awards. See the list of recipients!

The award-winning West End production of Disney’s THE LION KING will welcome Owen Chaponda (Back to the Future; The Colour Purple) and Merryl Ansah (Heathers; Crazy for You), who will step into the iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’, this spring.