Celebrate Fifteen Years on Broadway with New Digital Compilation of Disney Broadway Hits
On Tuesday, June 9, Disney Theatrical will make a compilation of 19 tracks from the original cast recordings of all of its Broadway shows from the past fifteen years. That’s music from Beauty and the Beast, Aida, the Lion King, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and the Little Mermaid.
In addition, iTunes will have exclusive bonuses available such as a previously unreleased version of ‘Feed the Birds’ as performed by Ashley Brown, who originated the role of Mary Poppins. iTunes will also offer a video clip of a performance of ‘Step in Time’ from the show itself.
The album will be available in downloadable form only from various e-tailers.
Categories: Music, Theatre Tags: Aida, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, The Little Mermaid
Enjoy D23 Events Nationwide this Summer – from Los Angeles to Chicago to New York & In-Between
The following are a list of events being held for D23 members in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Orlando, Chicago, Las Vegas, New York City, San Francisco and Burbank. Remember that your D23 membership card will be required to attend all events. Visit http://www.d23expo.com for more details. Read more…
Categories: Disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Epcot, Movies, Pixar, Theatre, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: Anaheim, Broadway, Burbank, Chicago, D23, F&GF, Las Vegas, Mary Poppins, New York City, Pixar, San Francisco, Tony Orlando, UP, WDS
Cast of Mary Poppins Musical to Appear on Live with Regis and Kelly April 27
All next week, Live with Regis and Kelly will feature a Broadway musical each day. First up will be the cast of Mary Poppins which promises to have Kelly Ripa donning the nanny’s wardrobe and learning how to fly.
Categories: Television, Theatre Tags: Broadway, Live with Regis and Kelly, Mary Poppins
Family Awarded Adventures by Disney Trip After Mary Poppin’s 1000th Performance
NEW YORK, April 10 (UPI) — A New Jersey family was awarded a trip to Europe at the 1,000th performance of “Mary Poppins” on Broadway.
The Moore family, including 8-year-old twins, were brought up on stage at the New Amsterdam Theatre and presented with the vacation Thursday night, which was provided by the show and Adventures by Disney.
“To a shower of confetti following the curtain call, the Moore family of Marlboro, N.J., were brought on stage, visibly moved, as Thomas Schumacher, producer and president of Disney Theatrical Productions, presented them with a 6-night/7-day vacation to London and Paris,” representatives of the family-friendly musical said in a news release. “The travel package will take the Moore family to the rooftops of London and beyond with a once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience in Europe, including a VIP backstage tour of the Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ in the West End; a visit to Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London; high-tea at the world-famous Harrods of Knightsbridge; lunch inside the Eiffel Tower; a privately guided tour of the Louvre; a bike ride through the royal gardens of Versailles and much more.”
Categories: Theatre Tags: ABD, Mary Poppins
Disney Announces $15 Tickets to Celebrate Their 15 Years on Broadway
Disney Theatrical Productions is celebrating 15 years on Broadway by offering “$15 FOR 15″ – 15 days to purchase companion tickets for THE LITTLE MERMAID, Mary Poppins or THE LION KING for $15. Beginning at noon this Sunday, April 5 until 11:59 PM on Sunday April 19, theatre-goers will have the opportunity to buy a $15 companion ticket for all three popular Disney on Broadway shows with the purchase of a regular priced ticket to more than 125 performances throughout the spring.
“When I look back on our 15 year history, one achievement that continues to be a great source of pride is our ability to bring first-time theatre goers to Broadway,” said Thomas Schumacher, producer and president of Disney Theatrical Productions. “We’ve helped instill a love of theatre in adults and children alike, and being able to broaden that reach with an opportunity like this is profoundly gratifying.”
Categories: Theatre Tags: Broadway, Discount, Mary Poppins, New York City, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid
Who’s Your Nanny? Mary Pops In on Google’s Street View
Ever since Google rolled out its Street View in Britain about a week ago, it’s been fraught with controversies and curiosities including this particular woman who bears a practically perfect resemblance to a well known caregiver. According to this article on WalesOnline, the guilty party is an internet terrorist group going only by the name google.
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Google, Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins Extends Chicago Run to July 12
Broadway World is reporting that the touring production of Mary Poppins will extend its Chicago run until July 12. Tickets for performances between May 20 and July 12 will go on sale March 13. For more information, see the full article here.
Categories: Theatre Tags: Mary Poppins, Musicals, Theatre


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