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What Does Disney+ Have For the Musical Fan?

What Does Disney+ Have For the Musical Fan?

Mark Robinson
Music That Makes Me Dance, Second Star to the Right

The launch of Disney+ had a few snags during its initial rollout, with more subscribers signing on to the new steaming platform than were initially expected. As the kinks begin to be ironed out, it looks as though Disney+ will provide a host of wonderful options from the worlds of classic and contemporary Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic, including many original films and series to enjoy. For those of us who love musicals (film, television, and stage), there are also plentiful offerings, some newer, but most that hold a place of nostalgia in our hearts. Here are some standouts that you can hope to find!

Ranking Disney on Broadway: Celebrating and Analyzing 25 Years on the Great White Way

Ranking Disney on Broadway: Celebrating and Analyzing 25 Years on the Great White Way

Mark Robinson
Music That Makes Me Dance, Second Star to the Right

It is hard to believe that it has been 25 years since Disney produced its first musical on Broadway, changing the trajectory of family musicals (and Times Square) forever. Today, I take a look at the nine musicals Disney Theatricals have brought to the Great White Way, offering my opinions on what worked, what didn’t, and rank the titles in order of my least favorite to my most favorite. All opinions are my own and please note that, though I look at these nine with a critical eye, I find something wonderful in everything Disney has to offer. This list includes only musicals that have made it to Broadway (no Freaky Friday, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, or The Jungle Book) and no concerts (sorry King David). Stay with me as I work my way to my choice for #1. 

A Broadway Playlist for Labor Day

A Broadway Playlist for Labor Day

Mark Robinson
Music That Makes Me Dance

It’s that time of year again, that three-day weekend celebration commemorating the That unofficial end of summer and officially celebrates hardworking labor in America. That’s right, it is Labor Day. In its honor, here is a playlist of Broadway showtunes that honor the men and women who keep the world spinning with their industry!

Taking Your Kids to a Broadway Show?

Taking Your Kids to a Broadway Show?

Mark Robinson
Music That Makes Me Dance

Have you considered taking your child to a Broadway show, but you aren't sure if they are ready for the experience? Let's face it, a Broadway musical can be 2 to 3 hours in length and that's a long time for some kids to sit still. There are also certain etiquettes and traditions of being an audience member that you might feel they aren't ready to handle, or haven't developed the maturity to behave so that the rest of the audience doesn't become disgruntled. Broadway should be enjoyed by all, even the little ones, so don't set them up for disappointment or failure in their live theater experience of this magnitude. 
 

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