Walt Disney
Date of Death: December 15, 1966 (65)
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on Walt Disney:
The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles Will Launch $15 Million Home Improvement Project (May 21, 2024)
Nathan Cole Named New BSO Concertmaster (May 20, 2024)
Video: Watch the ALADDIN on Broadway Anniversary Celebration (May 19, 2024)
The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles Will Launch $15 Million Home Improvement Project (May 21, 2024)
Nathan Cole Named New BSO Concertmaster (May 20, 2024)
Video: Watch the ALADDIN on Broadway Anniversary Celebration (May 19, 2024)
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Ana Isabelle, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Casting Director Cindy Tolan, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Choreographer Justin Peck, Ansel Elgort, Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, Rita Moreno, Choreographer Patricia Delgado, Director Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Walt Disney Company Executive Chairman Bob Iger, Maddie Ziegler, Disney Studios Content Chairman Alan Bergman, Producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, Disney Studios Content CCO Alan Horn and Producer Kevin McCollum
Date:
12/08/2021
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of WEST SIDE STORY
Josh Gad, Michael Schur, Jackie Tohn, Co-Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn, President and Founder, Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, Kristen Bell and President and CEO, Hollywood Hotel, Jeff Zarrinnam, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Rana Ghadban, Idina Menzel and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti
Date:
11/19/2019
From: Photo Flash: See Photos from Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell's Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: An orchestra performs at the New York special screening of Disney's live-action adaptation "Beauty and the Beast" at Alice Tully Hall on March 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Walt Disney Stud
Date:
03/14/2017
From: Photo Flash: Josh Groban, Bernadette Peters & More Attend BEAUTY AND THE BEAST NY Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 02: (L-R top) Co-Screenwriter Stephen Chbosky, Co-producer Greg Yolen, Producer Todd Lieberman, Producer David Hoberman, actors Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Walt Disney Studios President Alan Bergman, President of Walt Disney Studios Mot
Date:
03/03/2017
From: Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Cast Hit Red Carpet for World Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 02: (L-R top) Co-Screenwriter Stephen Chbosky, Co-producer Greg Yolen, Producer Todd Lieberman, Producer David Hoberman, actors Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Walt Disney Studios President Alan Bergman, President of Walt Disney Studios Mot
Date:
03/03/2017
From: Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Cast Hit Red Carpet for World Premiere
Walt Disney Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Musical
Disney Theatrical Productions, The Lion King
Walt Disney Videos
Video: Go Behind the Scenes with the Cast of the ALADDIN 10th Anniversary Concert
by Blair Ingenthron - May 19, 2024
Video: Disney+ Releases New Trailer & Poster For Upcoming STAR WARS Series THE ACOLYTE
by Blair Ingenthron - May 4, 2024
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of Casey Nicholaw-Helmed HERCULES in Hamburg
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2024
Video: Watch The Set of Disney's HERCULES Being Assembled in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Mar 14, 2024
Video: Disney+ Drops DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED Teaser With China Anne McClain
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024
Video: ALADDIN's Michael James Scott Kicks Off Black History Month at Disney World
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 8, 2024
VIDEO: Patti Murin & Caissie Levy Sing FROZEN & More at Disney World
by Joshua Wright - Jan 17, 2024
Video: High School Students Perform 'Let It Go' to Celebrate 10 Years of FROZEN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
VIDEO: Benét Monteiro To Play Title Role in Hamburg's HERCULES; Performs 'Go The Distance'
by Alan Henry - Oct 26, 2023
Video: Watch Chris Pine Perform His WISH Villain Song, 'This Is the Thanks I Get?!'
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2023
Walt Disney News
The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles Will Launch $15 Million Home Improvement Project
The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles has announced a transformative renovation of its downtown Los Angeles headquarters that creates a new 299-seat state of the art multi-media and live performing arts and community center.
The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles has announced a transformative renovation of its downtown Los Angeles headquarters that creates a new 299-seat state of the art multi-media and live performing arts and community center.
Nathan Cole Named New BSO Concertmaster
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the appointment of violinist Nathan Cole as the orchestra's new concertmaster. Cole will take the Charles Munch chair at the start of the BSO's 2024 Tanglewood season in July, becoming the orchestra's 11th concertmaster since its founding in 1881.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the appointment of violinist Nathan Cole as the orchestra's new concertmaster. Cole will take the Charles Munch chair at the start of the BSO's 2024 Tanglewood season in July, becoming the orchestra's 11th concertmaster since its founding in 1881.
Video: Watch the ALADDIN on Broadway Anniversary Celebration
Watch the Aladdin on Broadway 10th Anniversary Celebration concert, featuring Michael James Scott, Mandy Gonzalez, and more in the video here!
Watch the Aladdin on Broadway 10th Anniversary Celebration concert, featuring Michael James Scott, Mandy Gonzalez, and more in the video here!
Video: Go Behind the Scenes with the Cast of the ALADDIN 10th Anniversary Concert
The cast of the Aladdin 10th Anniversary Disney on Broadway Concert enjoys some games behind the scenes in the video here!
The cast of the Aladdin 10th Anniversary Disney on Broadway Concert enjoys some games behind the scenes in the video here!
Disneyland Resort Cast Members Vote To Unionize With Actors' Equity Association
On Saturday evening, May 18, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that the Disneyland Resort Cast Members who perform as characters or dance in parades and the hosts, leads and trainers who create magic alongside them, have voted to be represented by Actors' Equity Association (Equity).
On Saturday evening, May 18, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that the Disneyland Resort Cast Members who perform as characters or dance in parades and the hosts, leads and trainers who create magic alongside them, have voted to be represented by Actors' Equity Association (Equity).
Disney on Broadway Stars Will Unite for 30th Anniversary Sing-Along at BroadwayCon
In celebration of Disney on Broadway’s 30th anniversary, original stars James Monroe Iglehart (2014 Tony winner for Aladdin), Kara Lindsay (Newsies), Patti Murin (Frozen) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan) invite you to ‘Be Their Guest’ in a sing-along featuring fan favorite numbers from Disney on Broadway’s nine Broadway musicals, including 'Hakuna Matata,' 'Poor Unfortunate Souls,' 'Whole New World' and 'Let It Go.'
In celebration of Disney on Broadway’s 30th anniversary, original stars James Monroe Iglehart (2014 Tony winner for Aladdin), Kara Lindsay (Newsies), Patti Murin (Frozen) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan) invite you to ‘Be Their Guest’ in a sing-along featuring fan favorite numbers from Disney on Broadway’s nine Broadway musicals, including 'Hakuna Matata,' 'Poor Unfortunate Souls,' 'Whole New World' and 'Let It Go.'
Video: Mandy Gonzalez Sings 'Prince Ali' at the ALADDIN on Broadway Concert Celebration
An all new clip has been released from the upcoming Aladdin on Broadway Concert Celebration, featuring Mandy Gonzalez performing 'Prince Ali'.
An all new clip has been released from the upcoming Aladdin on Broadway Concert Celebration, featuring Mandy Gonzalez performing 'Prince Ali'.
Abu Dhabi Festival And Robert Townson Productions Present PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION: THE PAINTINGS OF BOB PEAK
Experience a world premiere orchestra concert event at Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 14, featuring iconic film scores and new compositions inspired by legendary illustrator Bob Peak's artwork.
Experience a world premiere orchestra concert event at Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 14, featuring iconic film scores and new compositions inspired by legendary illustrator Bob Peak's artwork.
Children & Families Invited to Broadway's PETER PAN Community Giveback at the Dr. Phillips Center
In a community giveback tradition that started in 2017, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced that 200 local children and family members will attend Broadway's Peter Pan on Thursday, May 16 and Saturday, May 18, 2024.
In a community giveback tradition that started in 2017, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced that 200 local children and family members will attend Broadway's Peter Pan on Thursday, May 16 and Saturday, May 18, 2024.
ROAD DIARY: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND Documentary To Release This October
Springsteen and The E Street Band offer the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances in the new documentary featuring unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to their 2023-2024 world tour. “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” opens a new door to Springsteen’s creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage - as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.
Springsteen and The E Street Band offer the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances in the new documentary featuring unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to their 2023-2024 world tour. “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” opens a new door to Springsteen’s creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage - as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.
Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer.
Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer.
Kravis Center Hosts DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS Student Share Celebration
The Kravis Center recently hosted its 4th annual Disney Musicals in Schools Student Share Celebration, an initiative that develops sustainable musical theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools in Palm Beach County.
The Kravis Center recently hosted its 4th annual Disney Musicals in Schools Student Share Celebration, an initiative that develops sustainable musical theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools in Palm Beach County.
Wynonna Judd Releases Dates for Second Leg of 'Back to WY Tour'
Country music icon, Wynonna Judd, is thrilled to reveal the expansion of her highly anticipated Back to Wy Tour with over a dozen additional dates scheduled for this September, in response to fan enthusiasm and demand. The tour features Wynonna performing the timeless melodies from her acclaimed debut solo albums, Wynonna (1992) and Tell Me Why (1993).
Country music icon, Wynonna Judd, is thrilled to reveal the expansion of her highly anticipated Back to Wy Tour with over a dozen additional dates scheduled for this September, in response to fan enthusiasm and demand. The tour features Wynonna performing the timeless melodies from her acclaimed debut solo albums, Wynonna (1992) and Tell Me Why (1993).
Video: Watch All New Clips From Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
All new footage has been released from the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw. Check out the video here!
All new footage has been released from the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw. Check out the video here!
Video: Astronaut Scott Kelly Reveals Trailer for Disney's BIG CITY GREENS THE MOVIE: SPACECATION
ASA Astronaut Scott Kelly has shared the trailer for the Disney Original Movie “Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation,” via his Instagram account. Kelly guest stars as himself in the animated comedy from the creators of Disney Channel’s hit series “Big City Greens.” Watch the trailer here!
ASA Astronaut Scott Kelly has shared the trailer for the Disney Original Movie “Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation,” via his Instagram account. Kelly guest stars as himself in the animated comedy from the creators of Disney Channel’s hit series “Big City Greens.” Watch the trailer here!
Scoop: Coming Up on AMERICAN IDOL on ABC - Sunday, May 12, 2024
Get all the scoop on AMERICAN IDOL, airing on ABC on Sunday, May 12, 2024! The Top 5 travel to Walt Disney World® – The Most Magical Place On Earth with guest mentor Kane Brown before performing two beloved favorites from the Disney Songbook. Watch a video performance from a recent episode!
Get all the scoop on AMERICAN IDOL, airing on ABC on Sunday, May 12, 2024! The Top 5 travel to Walt Disney World® – The Most Magical Place On Earth with guest mentor Kane Brown before performing two beloved favorites from the Disney Songbook. Watch a video performance from a recent episode!
Video: Watch Theme Song for Disney Jr. Series ARIEL Inspired by THE LITTLE MERMAID
Disney Branded Television has released the main title theme song and announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated animated musical series “Disney Jr.’s Ariel.” Inspired by “The Little Mermaid,” the series will debut on THURSDAY, JUNE 27, on Disney Junior (9:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and air on Disney Channel later that day, with an initial batch of eight episodes available on Disney+ the following day, FRIDAY, JUNE 28. Watch the theme song!
Disney Branded Television has released the main title theme song and announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated animated musical series “Disney Jr.’s Ariel.” Inspired by “The Little Mermaid,” the series will debut on THURSDAY, JUNE 27, on Disney Junior (9:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and air on Disney Channel later that day, with an initial batch of eight episodes available on Disney+ the following day, FRIDAY, JUNE 28. Watch the theme song!
North West, Heather Headley, and Lebo M. Join The Cast of THE LION KING at The Hollywood Bowl
North West will make her Hollywood Bowl debut, alongside Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Broadway star Heather Headley and Grammy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and the voice and spirit of The Lion King, Lebo M. in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl.
North West will make her Hollywood Bowl debut, alongside Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Broadway star Heather Headley and Grammy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and the voice and spirit of The Lion King, Lebo M. in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl.
BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Season
The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.
The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.
Union Election for 1,700 Disney Character & Parade Performers to Take Place This Month
Disneyland is set to hold a Union Election for 1,700 character and parade performers in May.
Disneyland is set to hold a Union Election for 1,700 character and parade performers in May.
Walt Disney 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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