Following a report over actors’ equity votes, The Hollywood Reporter let it slip that a Tangled Broadway show is in the works. Since the accidental slip of the tongue, Disney has confirmed that Tangled is indeed coming to Broadway! While not many details are known about the show, it can be assumed that it will be extremely similar to their show currently on Disney’s Magic cruise ship voyages to the Bahamas.
Thirty years after its initial premiere on Broadway, Disney has announced a reimagined tour for Beauty and the Beast in North America. Little information is known about the upcoming tour, but it is currently planned to set off on the road in June of 2025. The Chief Creative Officer for Disney Theatrical Group, Thomas Schumacher, made the initial statements regarding the upcoming tour and what can be expected from the newly reimagined show.
Disney Theatrical have made the exciting announcement that they will be hosting an array of fan favourites in London’s Covent Garden this summer. Not only will there be performances, but there will be a range of completely free interactive experiences for visitors, perfect for the school summer holidays. The pop-up experience is timed to coincide with the scheduled removal of restrictions in the UK, which are currently planned to be lifted from 19th July.
Ricky Bulda is an actor of Filipino descent, born and raised in the United States, he now calls San Diego CA home. Ricky’s career has been diverse, starting out as a dancer primarily then shifting into musical theatre out of college. He has performed for ballet companies, jazz dance companies, musicals, operas, and also has a handful of TV, film and commercial credits. As part of our series celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we are shining the spotlight on our AAPI friends working across the Arts and entertainment industries.
Laura Kamis Wrang is a Danish Audio Description and Voiceover Artist with over 30 years experience in the industry. She has worked across theatre, film and TV, as well as being the voice of many well-known companies and products in Denmark. Laura has been an Audio Describer at DR Danish National Television since 2017. She joins us to talk about her fascinating career, and why creating accessibility is so important in the work that she does.
With the UK’s traditional pantomime season looking uncertain as December approaches in the midst of ongoing lockdowns, many are opting for the security of online streaming and pre-recorded performances to share with audiences this Christmas.
Robyn Grant, Artistic Director of Fat Rascal Theatre talks to King’s Head Theatre about bringing Beauty and the Beast back for a new run. This time with a slant on the fairytale, a gender swap between Belle and the beast.
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