I attended the D23 EXPO. (D23 is the name of the Disney run “fan group”. The Expo is the event itself.) Besides the big presentations and announcements , they had an exhibit on the show floor for Disney on Broadway featuring costumes and short presentations that you could just walk up to to learn about show. Michael James Scott (Genie) hosted a mini-magic show, they show how the reindeer costume in Frozen works and I got to hold a “Circle of Life” Simba.
@kingofengland1112 ай бұрын
It would be great if Jeremy Jordan could get a part in the greatest showman
@kmurphy1112 ай бұрын
I have the same hope! It would be a perfect end to that story 😊
@Factsarebetterthan2 ай бұрын
Same. The open timing could come after his Gatsby run and be fantastic. Also could see him taking the Hugh role on as another path to full circle.
@Javachacin2 ай бұрын
There was that backlash towards Greatest Showman when it came out, for romanticizing PT Barnum, I wonder if the delay is a little to do with distancing from that. And I do think there’s at least a chance Jackman might do it onstage, considering how often he does theater and how much he loves it - and he was pretty instrumental in getting the movie made.
@michaeladkins62 ай бұрын
Not only was there several hits off of the soundtrack, but they had another album with the same sounds by different artists and those were hits. A backlash was inevitable.
@MissAmynae2 ай бұрын
RE: Hercules. I'm SO STOKED. I do think they will iron out and expand the production, especially now that it's for certain & they have the full backing, but I hope it stays focused on the performances rather than the effects (cough frozen cough). Also, if they don't get Bradley they'd be absolute FOOLS. He's extraordinary and was a joy to see in Jersey. I'm still holding hope for Hunchback.
@ConMan-ye4ou2 ай бұрын
I’m surprised we still don’t have an update on the Coco musical that Disney announced in January of last year. And it’s interesting that we now have a Greatest Showman musical, also being done by Disney theatricals, considering that both films came out the same year and competed for Best Song at the Oscars. It will definitely be interesting to see which comes out first and also which does better.
@HeartandSeoul232 ай бұрын
Beyond excited for The Greatest Showman being developed for the stage, hopefully it comes to Broadway first before the UK. I’m excited to finally see Frozen on stage on Disney Plus, especially since it’s the West End cast. Also; i imagine they saw the numbers that Hamilton did during the pandemic and said “ok we have all of these pro shots running around, which one should we try first?” And chose Frozen. I’m not the biggest fan of the Frozen franchise but the music is just incredible and the Broadway OBC soundtrack was on repeat during the pandemic. You Brits are lucky to be getting Hercules next summer because I thought that the U.S was going to get it first, it would replace Aladdin or at least get the theater that Frozen on Broadway was at.
@blotcho842 ай бұрын
Very psyched for Hercules, so MUCH potential there, I just hope they can find the right take!
@Ranger7Studios2 ай бұрын
I would love to see Jeremy Jordan play the lead role. As many of you know his story with almost being in the film. This would be a great end to that story. Also, If he not only played the role but won his first Tony for it. That WOULD be perfect.. :) But most likely it will be Aaron Tveit again. :/
@IshScout2 ай бұрын
Funny enough we've known about Greatest Showman since early this year where it was teased at Festival of The Arts at EPCOT during the Broadway concert series. I (& others) are already championing the idea of Jeremy Jordan starring since he basically saved the film (& wasn't casted in it) much in a similar way as getting axed from Finding Neverland pre Broadway. Frozen proshoot exciting but aparently Disney passed on the one of Between The Lines (I had THOUGHT they bought it) so justice for that fun show SOMEONE grabs it or they just start selling it digitally. Herc is very much going to shoot for Broadway after West End so I am very excited to see the next steps of the show's journey.
@Gusp52 ай бұрын
I am beyond excited for the greatest showman musical! One of my favorite movies musicals ever!! ❤❤❤😭 I just need a Tangled musical and my life would be complete! Lol
@RhiannonEve2 ай бұрын
Honestly I found the announcements a bit underwhelming - we pretty much knew all of this was happening already, would’ve loved to hear more specific details if there wasn’t going to be anything new.
@RhiannonEve2 ай бұрын
@@tananario23 wow - no need to be so snarky. All I mean is information about all three of the major announcements has been out there for a while - whether you have personally come across it or not.
@ollieacres57362 ай бұрын
@@RhiannonEverhiannon, please don’t act so elitist
@eekaboo80122 ай бұрын
The moment they announced Hercules at the West End, I knew you were gonna make this video lol
@thaisgregorio27342 ай бұрын
I'm from Brazil and I had tickets to see Frozen on Broadway on April 2020 (and Aladdin as well), but unfortunately, I had to cancel my trip to NY due to the pandemic. I was devastated 😭. I was so happy when I found out about the pro shot, I will finally be able to see it, can't wait ❤
@katrinaconnor9232 ай бұрын
I just want more pro shots!! I will watch any!
@reader20122 ай бұрын
Greatest Showman. 1: Disney has a chance to right the wrong of not casting Jeremy Jordan after the work he did standing in for Jackman. 2: I really want to hear the songs sung live and not over produced lip syncs tracks, which ruins most movie musicals for me (nothing worse than when you can tell the voice is overproduced or doesn’t match up with the performer on screen)
@Frank-in-PalmSprings2 ай бұрын
D23 USED TO BE the ultimate Disney fan event…. In 2022 and this year, 2024, D23 is honestly the ultimate Disney Media event! The fans have really been pushed aside as an afterthought so that Disney can get out their information in front of as much news and print media as possible… and oh yeah, fans can come to if there is room. As a long-time D23 event and expo attendee, it has so sadly degenerated from what it was originally intended to do. Even though I am still a Southern California D23 member, I couldn’t bring myself to go through the farce of the Anaheim event this year.
@TzarinaMystra2 ай бұрын
Thrilled to hear about Greatest Showman. One of my favorite movie musicals of all time, so I might just have to plan a trip to see it wherever it debuts.
@Philippadrinkstea2 ай бұрын
Feels like there was a missed opportunity to say 'oh my god disn-hey' 😁
@dylansmith18332 ай бұрын
Really excited for Greatest Showman! Curious as to who will be in the cast.
@Starlysh2 ай бұрын
The Greatest Showman soundtrack slaps, there's just so many bangers that I'd be hyped to see onstage. I just hope they rework the plot. I read the announcement last night and just was like, "finally!" Seems like the most obvious thing to go to stage (hopefully Broadway) but I'm excited.
@cammiehalliday7572 ай бұрын
I'm so hyped for frozen pro shot. I've always wanted to see it but didn't want to risk loads of kids singing.
@MissAmynae2 ай бұрын
We won tickets to a touring production and had to leave. We only went because it was free, but if I had paid, I'd have been quite upset.
@Thefantastic_mrJ2 ай бұрын
I can’t wait for the greatest showman musical I just hope the new songs hold up to the originals. I had the privilege of hearing Never Enough live and to hear it on stage again would be a dream
@Isaac-xc8bq2 ай бұрын
I can definitely see the greatest showman opening in London but I could also see it doing a Broadway tryout in Denver San Francisco or Toronto, essentially anywhere far from New York
@dylansmith18332 ай бұрын
Mouse in the mirror! 😂😂😂
@Factsarebetterthan2 ай бұрын
Thrilled to see Never Enough sung live at some point. It such a showstopper among a full course load of showstoppers.
@jamiegdubois2 ай бұрын
I’m very excited and interested to see what they do with the Greatest Showman. One of the few criticism I’ve always had with the movie (if this makes any sense) was that it never really felt like a story that was written for the screen. It almost feels like they’d initially planned for it to be a staged musical but possibly had trouble pitching it and decided to adapt it to a movie musical instead. I’m not entirely sure what gives it this feel, but my friend and I have theorised it’s because the musical numbers are so well done and choreographed but the other parts over the movie almost feel like they were cut down for time.
@Money09872 ай бұрын
I love your videos ❤❤❤😊
@LyssyRandom2 ай бұрын
HEAR ME OUT! JEREMEY JORDAN AS THE ZAC EFRON DUDE AND RAMIN KARIMLOO AS PT BARNUM
@johnoh13742 ай бұрын
Mickey Jo, I just saw a pre -Broadway production of Queen of Versailles (Boston) Kristen Chenowith was amazing but they need to work on second act more.
@theshadowdirector2 ай бұрын
I have a 12 year, Frozen obsessed, little cousin to share some very happy news with!
@dtc20242 ай бұрын
ooh Frozen is coming out Next Year
@lennies_mindful_life2 ай бұрын
Honestly all of them im hoping that greatest showman is amazing and opens in London first
@raydunn82622 ай бұрын
Thank you. I found two more reasons why musicals are filmed in the UK. 1. The dollar has increased 30% versus the pound in the last ten years. So costs are 30% less in the UK. 2. I think the trades' union contracts are more flexible in the UK. There might be more restrictions like what trade is allowed to work on certain projects. 3. Including films, Disney has received 1/4 to 1/3 billion in tax incentives over the last year.
@emhu25942 ай бұрын
I don't think anything of what you said is correct
@raydunn82622 ай бұрын
@emhu2594 really, the only one I don't know for sure is #2. The other two have been widely reported. Thanks for proofreading. #2 could be a reason two. Philly 's convention center was in trouble financially. 1. Before, if a light bulb needed replacing, only an electrician could do it. 2. And like, for a new setup, at least one union worker from each trade had to be there and be paid for at least four hours. 3. The newer contract allows flexibility. If one trades work is minimal, another trade could do it, within reason.
@Ranger7Studios2 ай бұрын
I think my problem with TGS is that none of it is factual. They basically took events in Barnum's life, scattered then around in history and told their own story/outcomes. It's nowhere's near historically accurate. I am also from Bridgeport, Connecticut and worked at the museum in High School. So this version really bothered me in that way. Hopefully they will makes some changes so that it is more in line with the real history of Barnum, and not some made up character as portrayed in the movie.
@TheMrdominator19972 ай бұрын
So which will Hannah lowther be cast in??
@RobloxXwiz2 ай бұрын
We need that pro shot!
@jjicbut2 ай бұрын
i'm cautiously hopeful for possible changes in the greatest showman! the history student in me was screaming when watching the movie, didn't like it at all (which sucks cause the songs are pretty good) i think barnum does a better job with the story so maybe maybe there will be some changes made for stage jdjdkd but really excited for hercules and frozen! yay for them
@Ranger7Studios2 ай бұрын
Give Disney's current stock prices, I'm not surprised they are opening the show in London.
@1982robgeorge2 ай бұрын
Greatest showman needs a small edit, A New Musical sounds better then The new musical
@MickeyJoTheatre2 ай бұрын
That's what I thought, a puzzling choice. I'd anticipate it changing though, as Hercules' title has, from the Heroic musical, to electrifying!
@alexandrakorngut51972 ай бұрын
I know you don't talk about it, but what announcements (other than theatrical announcements) are you excited about?
@karsonbollinger84122 ай бұрын
I know Hugh Jackman might be tempted to do the greatest showman on stage but do you wanna know who I really want him to be? I want Hugh Jackman as Hades.
@susanpolastaples96882 ай бұрын
I'd ❤ to have Zendaya make her West End debut in Greatest Showman and a live Lilo and Stitch musical.
@dakoff11252 ай бұрын
Disney did not have the right to the Greatest Showman until 2019 when they bought Fox and 20th Century Fox. So Disney Theatrical company couldn't do anything til then.
@IWillBeHers2 ай бұрын
So does this lowkey confirm that the Aladdin proshot has been...well...shoved in the back of the proverbial Disney vault, never to see the light of day?
@amycarcaterra81772 ай бұрын
Best filmed West End streamed musicals Fame & Anything Goes. Happy Broadway has Legally Blonde the musical, Hamilton & last cast of Rent.
@emhu25942 ай бұрын
Bonnie and Clyde was good except for that non ending
@amycarcaterra81772 ай бұрын
@@emhu2594 as an american Bonnie and Clyde still love them. only two couples who were criminals.
@fishman12272 ай бұрын
Hugh Jackman to be back to the broadway stage?
@MickeyJoTheatre2 ай бұрын
I'm doubting we'll see Hugh return for the stage version, though it would break box office records!
@fishman12272 ай бұрын
@@MickeyJoTheatreZendaya or Zack Efron debut?
@emhu25942 ай бұрын
Not a fan of jackmans singing. Les miserable the movie was atrocious and hugh was bad in it
@misskit1232 ай бұрын
If Jeremy Jordan isn't cast as Barnam then I'm simply not interested!
@MickeyJoTheatre2 ай бұрын
Initially read Batman, and I stopped to consider it
@callalily39942 ай бұрын
Greatest Showman concerns me from a standpoint of disability representation and romanticizing PT Barnum. I loved some of the music, but hated the movie as a whole (and nearly threw something at my TV at one scene.)
@josephlaufer41542 ай бұрын
MickeyJo -- please, please . . . FIRE your stylist. I love your work & t have recommended you to many, but prefer the "old look" 🤓
@MickeyJoTheatre2 ай бұрын
My hair will grow back and I've always worn different things, no need to call off the parade! 😅
@clowchan2 ай бұрын
I'm personally not excited about the Greatest Showman as a broadway show because Pasek and Paul's songs are so boring and soulless (and the movie itself was ehhhhhhhh)
@amycarcaterra81772 ай бұрын
proshots hurt the union workers on broadway and afraid they will those their jobs. proshots need to stop.
@MickeyJoTheatre2 ай бұрын
Nothing hurts union workers on Broadway more than shows closing due to low ticket sales.
@amycarcaterra81772 ай бұрын
Fuming about the Frozen news it should have been with the Broadway Cast. I guess filming the West End shows is cheaper in whole. Could have filmed with the original standby's from the Broadway cast Alyssa Fox as Elsa and Aisha Jackson as Anna. Mad they didn't film the current USA Tour Cast of Frozen. Likely won't watch Frozen on Disney+. It started on Broadway should have been filmed in the USA not the West End.
@Jenjenrev2 ай бұрын
Frozen takes place in Norway anyway so I'm not sure why US vs UK really matters
@JackieWarner132 ай бұрын
As an Australian I'm just glad we get a pro shot I don't care if it's an original cast or not it's an offical production.
@brennanmaynard42372 ай бұрын
I am only sad that True Love won’t live on.
@ThexImperfectionist2 ай бұрын
Did you even watch the video or just show up mad in the comments? Mickeyjo addresses this