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'Snow White - An Enchanting Musical' Premieres February 2004 at Disneyland Park
Snow White An Enchanting Musical, a new musical that brings to life the characters, the songs, and the story of one of the most beloved of all of Walt Disney's animated features, will premiere February 22 at the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland® Park in Anaheim.
The production, a live 28-minute adaptation of the film, is the most elaborate stage show to be produced exclusively for the Fantasyland Theatre. It will delight families and immerse park guests in the fun, romance, humor, adventure and magic of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," which features some of the best known songs and characters of any Disney story, including Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful and Dopey, first introduced in 1937.
The score, with music and lyrics by Frank Churchill and Larry Morey, is one of the best known of any musical. "Whistle While You Work," "I'm Wishing," "One Song," "Heigh Ho," "The Washing Song (Bluddle-Uddle-Um-Dum)," "The Silly Song" and "Some Day My Prince Will Come" will all be performed in this new production.
Snow White An Enchanting Musical is being created by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment, headed by Executive Vice President Anne Hamburger, as a piece of theatre for families with younger children. The team assembled by Creative Entertainment for "Snow White" is led by one of musical theatre's most important new figures, Eric Schaeffer, who has directed over 20 musical productions.
"Snow White" is one of the earliest and most known American musicals to combine its score and choreography into the telling of the story and the characters, predating such classics as "The Wizard of Oz," "Oklahoma!," "Meet Me in St. Louis," and "Annie Get Your Gun."
When Anne Hamburger was approaching "Snow White," she took into account the changes in style and pace of theatrical entertainments in the 66 years since the original release of "Snow White," as well as the tremendous legacy and popularity that the film has created. Hamburger said, "In creating this production, we are aware of having to bring a storytelling style that current audiences have come to expect of stage musicals, as well as to fully create the world of 'Snow White' for the stage."
"The casting for "Snow White" is as an important part of the storytelling process, as the lavishness of the sets, costumes and lighting," Hamburger said. "We are looking for the best available actors who can create the characters, especially for Snow White and the Dwarfs, and help tell the story."
It's a whole new world of magic at the Disneyland Resort, featuring two theme parks, an entertainment district and three hotels. All within walking distance are: Walt Disney's original theme park, Disneyland, "The Happiest Place on Earth"; Disney's California Adventure®, Disney fun with a whole new attitude; Downtown Disney® District, a public esplanade of dining, family entertainment and shopping; the luxurious 745-room Disney's Grand Californian Hotel®; the 502-room Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel; and the 990-room Disneyland Hotel.
Snow White An Enchanting Musical, a new musical that brings to life the characters, the songs, and the story of one of the most beloved of all of Walt Disney's animated features, will premiere February 22 at the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland® Park in Anaheim.
The production, a live 28-minute adaptation of the film, is the most elaborate stage show to be produced exclusively for the Fantasyland Theatre. It will delight families and immerse park guests in the fun, romance, humor, adventure and magic of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," which features some of the best known songs and characters of any Disney story, including Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful and Dopey, first introduced in 1937.
The score, with music and lyrics by Frank Churchill and Larry Morey, is one of the best known of any musical. "Whistle While You Work," "I'm Wishing," "One Song," "Heigh Ho," "The Washing Song (Bluddle-Uddle-Um-Dum)," "The Silly Song" and "Some Day My Prince Will Come" will all be performed in this new production.
Snow White An Enchanting Musical is being created by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment, headed by Executive Vice President Anne Hamburger, as a piece of theatre for families with younger children. The team assembled by Creative Entertainment for "Snow White" is led by one of musical theatre's most important new figures, Eric Schaeffer, who has directed over 20 musical productions.
"Snow White" is one of the earliest and most known American musicals to combine its score and choreography into the telling of the story and the characters, predating such classics as "The Wizard of Oz," "Oklahoma!," "Meet Me in St. Louis," and "Annie Get Your Gun."
When Anne Hamburger was approaching "Snow White," she took into account the changes in style and pace of theatrical entertainments in the 66 years since the original release of "Snow White," as well as the tremendous legacy and popularity that the film has created. Hamburger said, "In creating this production, we are aware of having to bring a storytelling style that current audiences have come to expect of stage musicals, as well as to fully create the world of 'Snow White' for the stage."
"The casting for "Snow White" is as an important part of the storytelling process, as the lavishness of the sets, costumes and lighting," Hamburger said. "We are looking for the best available actors who can create the characters, especially for Snow White and the Dwarfs, and help tell the story."
It's a whole new world of magic at the Disneyland Resort, featuring two theme parks, an entertainment district and three hotels. All within walking distance are: Walt Disney's original theme park, Disneyland, "The Happiest Place on Earth"; Disney's California Adventure®, Disney fun with a whole new attitude; Downtown Disney® District, a public esplanade of dining, family entertainment and shopping; the luxurious 745-room Disney's Grand Californian Hotel®; the 502-room Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel; and the 990-room Disneyland Hotel.
