Doubtful this theater is much larger than the theater that holds Mickey and the Magical Map.Would it possibly be more of a "Mickey and the Magical Map" style show from Disneyland?
I all for bringing back Tarzan. Hopefully it wont be Toy Story.
I'm guessing whatever show they produce there will be based on either an animated movie or live-action remake of an animated movie that comes out between now and the theaters opening - so Aladdin, Mulan, Ralph Breaks the Internet, or Frozen 2, and I'll include Beauty and the Beast since that's still so new. For now I'm betting it'll be Beauty and the Beast, in the style of the new stage show on the Disney Cruise Line, since the original still seems to be one of Disney's most popular and the remake has gotten such a warm welcome.
Personally, I'd love to see a staged version of Snow White, to kind of honor the movie that started it all - especially since Walt Disney was inspired to make it after seeing a staged production of the story. That's probably a long shot, but I think it could be a lot of fun.
Well they do run Frozen already in DCA so it is possible. Sure the DCA show isn't the same as the Broadway show but it is a long show for something in a theme park and has some broadway like qualities.I can't picture Disney Parks doing something that might harm business at a different Disney division. As such, I think it's unlikely that this theatre will show anything that 1) is on Broadway, 2) is a touring Broadway show, 3) is a potential revival on Broadway or on tour, or 4) is available for school or community theatres via Disney Theatrical Licensing.
If that's a correct assumption, the following shows from the poll would not happen: Beauty and the Best, Frozen, Hercules, Mary Poppins, Newsies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Little Mermaid.
If anyone is interested, here's a list of Disney shows available for school or community theatres: http://disneytheatricallicensing.com/browse-shows/
I can't picture Disney Parks doing something that might harm business at a different Disney division. As such, I think it's unlikely that this theatre will show anything that 1) is on Broadway, 2) is a touring Broadway show, 3) is a potential revival on Broadway or on tour, or 4) is available for school or community theatres via Disney Theatrical Licensing.
If that's a correct assumption, the following shows from the poll would not happen: Beauty and the Best, Frozen, Hercules, Mary Poppins, Newsies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Little Mermaid.
If anyone is interested, here's a list of Disney shows available for school or community theatres: http://disneytheatricallicensing.com/browse-shows/
Well they do run Frozen already in DCA so it is possible. Sure the DCA show isn't the same as the Broadway show but it is a long show for something in a theme park and has some broadway like qualities.
I can't picture Disney Parks doing something that might harm business at a different Disney division. As such, I think it's unlikely that this theatre will show anything that 1) is on Broadway, 2) is a touring Broadway show, 3) is a potential revival on Broadway or on tour, or 4) is available for school or community theatres via Disney Theatrical Licensing.
If that's a correct assumption, the following shows from the poll would not happen: Beauty and the Best, Frozen, Hercules, Mary Poppins, Newsies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Little Mermaid.
If anyone is interested, here's a list of Disney shows available for school or community theatres: http://disneytheatricallicensing.com/browse-shows/
Well they do run Frozen already in DCA so it is possible. Sure the DCA show isn't the same as the Broadway show but it is a long show for something in a theme park and has some broadway like qualities.
Though an important factor to note in regards to licensing is that the license holder can restrict what theaters are able to get a license. This happens all the time and not just with Disney. So if you are a high school, community theater, or regional theater who wants to stage Les Miserables, but the national tour is coming to your city, you will not be granted the right to stage the show in the months surrounding the tour. If they truly believed a nearby production would be too much competition, they can simply withhold the rights to that area. (Also, Hercules does not yet have a stage adaptation. If you were referring to a potential Broadway production, that would be several years down the road).
Add Aladdin to that list. I just saw it in August on stage in London’s west end.
I think the smartest move would be to copy the structure that Cirque du Soleil uses for most of their shows. Create full-cast opening and closing numbers that don't change. Then, have acts that highlight individual performers or small groups. You always have one or more acts that aren't scheduled but available. If someone calls in sick or gets injured, you simply substitute a different act instead of scrambling at the last minute.
Using this method, you could also purposely make the show a little different throughout the day. And, it's much easier to change over time without completely retooling the entire show. If the most recent animated movie has a blockbuster song like "Let It Go", a modular variety show could feature that song with just a few weeks notice. If a show is based on a single IP, that sort of thing wouldn't be possible.
I don't see that happening until well after SWGE, but who knows when the theatre will be complete at MK.