Every Disney Musical Currently Playing

Every Disney Musical Currently Playing
Wandering the Arts

Last updated: January 10, 2021: Please note that most shows are currently suspended or postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Please check with the theater directly for the most up to date information.
While we strive to keep this listing as up-to-date as possible, always check with the individual show/venue’s official website before making plans to visit.

Back in 1994 Disney upped their live-theater game with the Broadway debut of Beauty and the Beast, their first big theatrical adaptation of a film. Since then, they’ve expanded their offerings and spread their Broadway-style goodness across the globe. The below list is intended as a resource for Disney lovers on their mission to see every live Disney musical EVER!

The Lion King

Originally making its Broadway premiere in 1997, The Lion King boasts itself as the highest-grossing Broadway show of all time. This show, based on the animated film of the same name, features a unique artistic vision of puppetry and animal-inspired costumes from Director Julie Taymor and production designer Michael Curry. Curry went on to work on a number of Disney projects including Finding Nemo – The Musical, Rivers of Light, and all stage versions of Frozen.

The Lion King features songs from the film with additional music written exclusively for the show by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, and Hans Zimmer including Morning Report, Shadowland, and One by One. The original Broadway cast recording is currently available on iTunes and Spotify.

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Aladdin

The live stage version of Aladdin had a number of small stage runs since 2011 before making its Broadway debut in 2014. The show features songs from the film by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice along with ones that were originally written for the movie such as Proud of Your Boy and new numbers developed for the stage show such as These Palace Walls and Diamond in the Rough. The original Broadway cast recording is available on iTunes and Spotify.

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Frozen

Based on the hit 2013 film of the same name, this Broadway musical opened at the St. James Theatre in March, 2018. The show features songs from the film by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, the team behind Coco and Finding Nemo – The Musical, with additional songs developed exclusively for the live-show. The original Broadway cast recording is available on iTunes and Spotify.

Take a look at our blog post, Our Review of Frozen on Broadway.

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Beauty and the Beast

While the show that started it all, based on the 1991 film, no longer has a presence on Broadway, this stage show still lives on. The original Broadway cast recording featuring songs developed exclusively for the show is available on iTunes and Spotify.

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Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins is a live stage adaptation of the 1964 film with various productions across the world through the years. The original West End cast recording of the songs from this show is available on iTunes and Spotify.

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The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid is a live stage adaptation of the 1989 animated film having had various productions across the world. The original Broadway cast recording of the songs from this show is available on iTunes and Spotify.

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