Disney shows theatrical bent

[Sarangel]

Here's a story in the NY Times about Disney's new trend towards hiring live theatre professionals to pump new life into their shows at the theme parks.

The most intresting tidbits are that they are currently working on producing for Broadway:

"Mary Poppins," with the London producer Cameron Mackintosh; "The Little Mermaid," adapted by Matthew Bourne, who created the all-male "Swan Lake"; Ms. Taymor's version of "Pinocchio"; and "Tarzan," with music by Phil Collins (including new songs added to the score he created for the Disney animated version) and a set by the Tony Award-winning designer Bob Crowley.

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They are also working on a theme park version of Snow White, in addition to the production of Aladdin they just started at DCA.

Happy hunting.

Sarangel

 

[Cricket2]

Originally posted by Sarangel
They are also working on a theme park version of Snow White, in addition to the production of Aladdin they just started at DCA.

I'd really just prefer a "SW & 7 Dwarf" spinner. They could play Hi-Ho cranked up and throw in some lasers or whatever. But that's just me