Search results matching tag 'theater'

Toon Thursday: Disney hits the reset button on Winnie the Pooh

Jim Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about that new hand-drawn feature that Walt Disney Animation Studios currently has in development. Which will be done in the style of the "Pooh" featurettes of the 1960s & 1970s...(read more)

Tune Thursday: Why "The Lion King" gets the lion's share of the attention on the Las Vegas Strip

Jim Hill — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about the ambitious promotional plan that the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino and Disney Theatrical put together to help hype this new sit-down production of that Tony Award-winning musical...(read more)

"From the Deep Blue Sea to the Great White Way" charts Ariel's journey to Broadway

Jim Hill — Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews Michael Lassell’s latest making-of book for Disney Theatrical Productions. Which reveals how Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” went from being an Academy Award-winning animated feature to becoming a popular musical for the stage...(read more)

Monday Mouse Watch : Disney's "High School Musical" cancels "Christmas" ?!

Jim Hill — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill's back with a tale that reveals the true power of the "HSM" franchise. Which has a Massachusetts theater postponing its long-proven holiday moneymaker so that it can then present the stage version of Disney's "High School Musical 2"...(read more)

Tune Tuesday : "Shrek the Musical" gets off to a great start in Seattle

Jim Hill — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

WARNING !! There be spoilers ahead in this preview piece about DreamWorks Theatrical's Broadway-bound production. Which is a musical adaptation of DW's Academy Award-winning animated feature...(read more)

Wally Boag feted at Golden Horseshoe event

Ron Schneider — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Ron Schneider's back with a blow-by-blow account of last month's celebration. When over 300 fans & luminaries turned out to honor the life & times of this Disney Legend...(read more)

"Stitch Live!" adds irreverant, interactive fun to Walt Disney Studios

Eric Craven — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

JHM Guest Writer Eric Craven checks in from the Disneyland Paris Resort, where he just attended the annual passholder preview for this new WDS attraction...(read more)

Tune Tuesday: Get ready for the stage version of "High School Musical 2"

Jim Hill — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares all sorts of tidbits from the Disney Theatrical side of the fence. Including the tour schedule for both the North American & UK version of "Mary Poppins" as well as "The Little Mermaid" CD release celebration...(read more)

Night Kingdom to reimagine the Disney-theme-park-going experience

Jim Hill — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares what he knows about WDW's 5th theme park. Which will be an after-hours venue that will offer guests the chance to have all sorts of once-in-a-lifetime, hands-on adventures...(read more)

Tune Thursday: Big Green Ogre heads for Great White Way

Jim Hill — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares the latest news about "Shrek the Musical," which should open on Broadway just in time for the holidays. He also talks up a special promotional appearance that John Tartaglia will be making at NYC's World of Disney this Saturday & Sunday...(read more)