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In this episode, Michael and special guests Suzette, Patty & Louella discuss the final day of presentations at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (D23 Expo). The group covers panels focusing on the Disney Worldbuilders documentary, Disney Grammy winners, and composer Alan Menken, plus the Disney Legends Ceremony.Links:Michael's Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

879 · Return to Progress City: Imagining Walt Disney's City of TomorrowWhat if the most interesting thing about Walt Disney's Progress City isn't that it was never built, but that it was never really finished?Recorded live at the WDW Radio booth at D23, former Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis and artist, architect, and former Imagineer Eric Robison join me to explore Eric's extraordinary new book, Return to Progress City.What begins with Walt's original vision for EPCOT becomes something much bigger: a conversation about imagination, architecture, storytelling, technology, creativity, and what happens when you give yourself permission to start with a blank page.Eric shares how a pandemic project to paint another 100 Mickeys ended at number 38 when his imagination pulled him back to the Progress City model that had fascinated him since childhood. Bob also reveals something remarkable from Marty Sklar's archives: Marty's original handwritten notes from conversations with Walt about EPCOT and the City of Tomorrow.We explore the wonderfully strange Progress City story Bob and Eric dreamed up over pastrami and martinis, how Imagineers move from rough “chicken scratch” to places filled with story and emotion, why Eric believes something human can disappear when we jump too quickly to the computer, the role of AI in creativity, and why even the most beautiful visual idea still needs a writer and a story.And then Bob hands Eric a blank card and asks him to draw the future, right there at the table.I also share something very personal from D23: the release of my new book, The Disney Interviews: Disney Legends Edition. This new 456-page collection preserves 18 in-depth conversations with Disney Legends including Julie Andrews, Marty Sklar, Richard M. Sherman, Tony Baxter, Alan Menken, Joe Rohde, Bob Gurr, Alice Davis, Don Hahn, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, Dave Smith, and more, along with completely new introductions, stories, context, and artwork, along with completely new introductions, stories, context, and artwork. It is available now in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.If Walt handed you that blank page today, what would you add to Progress City?

En compañía del cineasta Enrique Gato, que estrena nueva entrega de Tadeo Jones, hablamos de este gran clásico de Disney de 1991. El programa de esRadio recibe esta semana a una de las figuras más importantes de la animación en España, el director Enrique Gato. Con motivo del inminente estreno de la nueva entrega de la saga Tadeo Jones, el cineasta se une a los micrófonos para analizar uno de los grandes hitos de la Walt Disney Company que marcó un antes y un después en su carrera y en su vocación: el clásico de 1991, La Bella y la Bestia. Gato rememora cómo este largometraje de animación tradicional supuso el punto de inflexión definitivo que le impulsó a querer comprender los entresijos de esta disciplina artística. Durante la conversación, se destaca el extraordinario impacto que tuvo La Bella y la Bestia en el resurgir de la productora norteamericana a principios de los años noventa. Junto a títulos inolvidables como La Sirenita o El Rey León, la película consolidó una edad de oro de la animación caracterizada por la excelencia artística y técnica. Enrique Gato detalla la maestría del dibujo a mano y la introducción pionera de herramientas digitales, un trabajo titánico que requería la colaboración de cientos de artistas capaces de dotar de alma a cada fotograma. Uno de los aspectos técnicos más fascinantes abordados en el audio es la escena del baile en el gran salón, donde se fusionó de forma magistral la animación en dos dimensiones con los primeros escenarios generados por ordenador --CGI--. Esta mezcla revolucionaria permitió realizar un movimiento de cámara virtual similar al de una grúa cinematográfica, algo completamente inédito para la época que asombró tanto a los profesionales del sector como al público general. Gato reflexiona sobre cómo, a pesar de la evolución tecnológica y del dominio actual de la animación digital en tres dimensiones, los tiempos de producción de un largometraje siguen rondando los cuatro o cinco años debido al carácter artesanal de este arte. El director de Tadeo Jones explica detalladamente que en el mundo de la animación no existe margen para la espontaneidad o la improvisación durante el rodaje. Todo el metraje de la película debe estar meticulosamente planificado en el storyboard antes de comenzar la producción real, ya que cada minuto de metraje animado es sumamente costoso. Los guionistas procedentes de producciones de acción real a menudo se topaban con la frustración de ver cómo sus ideas debían adaptarse estrictamente a las posibilidades expresivas de los animadores, quienes actúan como los verdaderos constructores de la acción dramática y emocional de la historia. La vertiente musical de La Bella y la Bestia es clave para entender su éxito imperecedero. La película se concibió bajo la estructura de un auténtico musical de Broadway, con composiciones de Alan Menken y letras de Howard Ashman que lograban expresar la psicología y evolución de los personajes sin caer en la cursilería. Temas memorables como Qué festín o la balada principal interpretada por Angela Lansbury elevaron el largometraje a la categoría de obra de arte. Enrique Gato reivindica la fuerza de estas composiciones y reconoce que su gran reto como director es alcanzar ese nivel de emoción orgánica en sus propios proyectos. Finalmente, los participantes en el programa elogian el extraordinario doblaje al español de la cinta, dirigido por Camilo García y que contó con voces de la talla de Miguel Ángel Jenner y Jordi Brau. Esta versión en castellano sigue siendo la preferida de muchos espectadores debido a la asombrosa calidad de las interpretaciones, que rivalizan e incluso superan a las originales en matices emotivos. Enrique Gato concluye la entrevista animando a los oyentes a buscar los guiños y homenajes ocultos --los conocidos como easter eggs-- que ha introducido en su nueva película, prometiendo que el público español encontrará referencias muy cercanas a su cultura.

A Pequena Loja dos Horrores” (1986) é uma comédia musical deliciosa e sombria, dirigida por Frank Oz, que mistura humor negro, romance e uma planta carnívora com muita personalidade. Com Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin e participações hilárias de Bill Murray e John Candy, o filme é um verdadeiro espetáculo kitsch dos anos 80.Na decadente floricultura Mushnik, o tímido e atrapalhado Seymour Krelborn (Rick Moranis) descobre uma planta exótica que batiza de Audrey II — em homenagem à doce colega de trabalho Audrey (Ellen Greene), por quem é apaixonado.Mas a planta tem um segredo: ela não sobrevive de água ou adubo, e sim de sangue humano! Conforme Audrey II cresce, Seymour vê sua vida virar de cabeça para baixo: a loja prospera, ele conquista atenção e sucesso, mas precisa lidar com o apetite insaciável da planta.Entre números musicais irresistíveis e situações absurdas, surgem personagens memoráveis como:Sr. Mushnik (Vincent Gardenia), o chefe ganancioso.Orin Scrivello (Steve Martin), um dentista sádico e namorado abusivo de Audrey.Participações especiais de Bill Murray como um paciente masoquista e John Candy como um excêntrico apresentador de rádio.Tudo embalado por canções de Howard Ashman e Alan Menken, que transformam o terror em puro espetáculo musical.O filme foi indicado ao Oscar de Melhores Efeitos Visuais e Melhor Canção Original.Audrey II é dublada por Levi Stubbs, vocalista do grupo The Four Tops, garantindo uma voz poderosa e cheia de groove.PIX: canalfilmesegames@gmail.comSiga o Filmes e Games:Instagram: filmesegames Facebook: filmesegames Twitter: filmesegamesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KfJKthPodcast: https://anchor.fm/fgcastIntro - 0:00 LLLLLiri Xóp óf Hors - 5:19O que é "A Pequena Loja dos Horrores"? - 6:16Notas dos agregadores - 9:03Tirando o bode da sala - 10:58Atores Cantores - 33:51Consumismo e Ganância - 36:53Relembrando algumas cenas - 37:47Os dois finais - 40:57Bilheteria - 52:38Oscar - 55:10Notas do Filmes e Games - 56:33Momento Locadora - 58:20Revelação do FGcast #427 - 1:35:36Dicas do FGcast #428 - 1:45:26

Send us Fan MailD23 2026 is in the books, and this week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, we're looking at the good, the bad, and the occasionally very awkward from Disney's biggest fan weekend.We watched D23 from Walt Disney World and came away with plenty to talk about. Disney brought portions of the event to Disney+ this year, but with dozens of panels happening throughout the weekend, why did fans at home get to see so few of them? We talk about the streaming experience, what Disney got right, and why an event billed as the ultimate Disney fan event still felt surprisingly difficult to follow from home.Then we get into the panels themselves.The 35th Anniversary of Beauty and the Beast was easily one of the highlights. Alan Menken, Susan Egan, Paige O'Hara and members of the film's creative team looked back at the making of an animated classic, the Broadway production, Howard Ashman's incredible influence, and some fascinating behind-the-scenes footage from the original recording sessions. This is Disney celebrating its history at its best.We also watched the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 panel. We're fans of the series—or at least we were before we forgot to watch Season 2—so did the new season presentation convince us that it's time to catch up? We talk about what worked, some strange panel questions, a few production miscues, and why Percy Jackson might be exactly the kind of newer franchise D23 needs to embrace.And then there's the big one: Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase.Neil Patrick Harris hosted an evening filled with Parks announcements, musical performances, celebrity appearances…and a few moments that didn't exactly appear to go according to plan.We break down the Walt Disney World news, including:Figment and Dreamfinder returning to Journey Into ImaginationDisney finally promising to fix the Yeti at Expedition EverestNew details for Villains LandMore information about the Cars expansion at Magic KingdomMonstropolis coming to Disney's Hollywood StudiosTropical Americas and the new Indiana Jones attractionUpdates coming to Spaceship EarthCarousel of Progress and its new voicesNew Disney Cruise Line shipsThe return of The Imagineering StoryAnd a whole lot of projects we've heard about before…without nearly enough datesThere was plenty to be excited about. But after years of hearing about some of these projects, did Disney actually give fans enough new information?Plus, Sheryl Crow, Beck, Gloria Gaynor, Disney on Broadway, Neil Patrick Harris channeling the Carousel of Progress, some questionable wardrobe choices, and a presentation that occasionally left us wondering whether anyone had rehearsed.So after three days of D23, are we actually more excited about the future of Disney than we were before it started?Join Scott and Karen for Episode 262 of The Mickeyphile Podcast as we talk about what D23 2026 got right, what it got wrong, and what we're still waiting for Disney to tell us.Follow The Mickeyphile PodcastInstagram & TikTok: @mickeyphile_podcastFacebook: Search The Mickeyphile Podcast for our Page and GroupYouTube: @mickeyphilepodcastEmail: mickeyphilepodcast@gmail.comTheme song: “Cân Ddelwedd”Written and performed by Scott Daves© 2026 Scott DavesAnd remember…Stay in the dang boats!

D23 looks a little different when you're a Disney historian.On this episode of Distory Nite Shift, Kate and Joshua take you on a historian's walking tour through D23 2026, sharing the rare artifacts, hidden details, incredible stories, and historical moments that made their historian hearts happy. From Walt Disney's homes and Carolwood Pacific Railroad to Haunted Mansion history, forgotten edutainment, rare Archives finds, and firsthand memories of Walt, we're exploring some of the corners of D23 you may have missed.Along the way, we hear stories from Disney Legends Floyd Norman and Bob Gurr, explore Imagineer Tania Norris's memories of creating the Haunted Mansion wallpaper, tour the homes Walt built, and hear Joe Rohde discuss creativity, leadership, and the Imagineering culture fostered by Marty Sklar. We also uncover treasures from the Walt Disney Archives, revisit pieces of Disneyland railroad history, and reflect on Alan Menken's emotional stories about Howard Ashman, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and continuing forward when life doesn't follow the path you expected.Then we turn from Disney's past to its future as we discuss the announcements from the Disney Experiences showcase, including Tropical Americas, Piston Peak, Carousel of Progress, Villains Land, Disneyland's Tomorrowland, Spaceship Earth, Dreamfinder, and more. Along the way, we ask a bigger question: Are we beginning to see a return to the roots of Imagineering?Clock in with us for a special post-D23 Nite Shift filled with Disney history, rare finds, rabbit trails, and plenty of opinions about where the parks have been and where they may be going next.Resources mentioned in this episode:Donald in Mathmagicland on E82 https://www.epcotlegacy.com/chronology/1959mathmagiclandBook - Who the Mirror Reflects by Kate Grassohttps://payhip.com/b/4hjJrMusic - Marco Palos & the Phat Cat Swingershttps://marcopalos.com/Join us LIVE on YouTube every week for Distory! Be notified by subscribing to Kate's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disneycicerone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter X, and also at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disneycicerone.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠epcotlegacy.comView full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR on the Spotify version of our podcast.Joshua's resources:E82 | The Epcot LegacyJLH OmniMediaKate's resources:Kate's BooksKate's SubstackShow Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distory T-shirts and Stickers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kirk's appMOWD app

Send us Fan MailEpisode 261: The Things Disney Doesn't Teach You in TraditionsThere's plenty Disney teaches you when you become a Cast Member: traditions, training, safety, courtesy, show and efficiency. But then there are all the things you only learn once you're actually there.This week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, Scott and Karen go behind the scenes at Walt Disney World to talk about the Cast Member experience — not to give away the magic, but to look at the culture, routines and everyday realities that aren't necessarily covered in Traditions.What is Traditions actually like? What happens after that first big “Welcome to Disney” moment? Scott compares his experiences starting with Disney Transportation and later moving into Attractions, including park orientation, training, learning backstage areas, finding break rooms, navigating Magic Kingdom costuming, getting around without ever entering guest areas, and all the little things you eventually learn simply by being a Cast Member.And yes, we get into the famous Disney two-finger point. Is that actually something Cast Members are formally taught?Before we head backstage, there's plenty of Disney news to cover:• The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom is getting a limited-time food and drink pop-up, including some surprisingly interesting additions to the menu.• Disney Cruise Line has revealed plans for three new ships to launch during 2029, with another ship now scheduled farther into the future. We also talk about the upcoming Disney Believe and somehow end up ranking some of our favorite Disney Cruise Line stage shows.• Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are getting new Muppets-themed offerings at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including a Kermit the Frog magnet, a Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot and a specialty milkshake.• Hallmark is heading to Walt Disney World for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, a new original holiday movie starring Lacey Chabert.• D23 is coming up with Disney Parks presentations, films, television, Disney Legends, Alan Menken, Marvel, Lucasfilm and more. But will we finally learn something substantial about the future of Walt Disney World — especially Villains Land?• Disney Vacation Club news includes an upcoming Kidani Village lobby refurbishment and new details about Disney Lakeshore Lodge, including its Pocahontas-inspired lobby, private lounge and new dining locations.Plus, we talk about Central Florida's relentless summer weather, what happens when lightning shuts down outdoor attractions, and how quickly a Walt Disney World attraction can go from closed to an 85-minute wait.It's Disney news, Cast Member stories and a look at the parts of working at Walt Disney World that you don't really understand until you're actually there.

Bradley Gibson is starring as Hercules in Disney's Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.Inspired by the 1997 Disney film, Hercules features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel and a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with co-choreography by Tanisha Scott, the musical opened in the West End in 2025. Bradley previously played the role in the show's run at at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey and is now reprising his performance for his West End debut.Bradley's starred as Simba in Disney's The Lion King on Broadway. His other theatre credits include: Fremont Ave. (Arena Stage and South Coast Repertory Theatre), A Bronx Tale (Broadway), Rocky (Broadway), Love's Labour's Lost (The Public Theater) and The School for Scandal (Red Bull Theater). His screen credits include Mid-Century Modern (Hulu), Disney's The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (Disney+), Partner Track (Netflix), Power Book II: Ghost (Starz), Kung Fu (The CW), Mozart in the Jungle (Prime Video) and Fire Island (Hulu). Bradley's music is available on streaming platforms. Recorded backstage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in this episode Bradley discusses his journey with Hercules and why this West End chapter is extra special. He also talks about being unapologetic about who he is, adapting to London life and lots more. Hercules runs at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 5th September 2026. Visit www.herculesthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maury Yeston, the celebrated composer and lyricist of the Tony Award–winning musicals , and , has not, until now, been the subject of a full-length study of his career and work. Now, through this comprehensive text, readers can appreciate the full scope of Yeston's output and his place in musical theater history. is a career chronicle combined with close examinations of some of Yeston's most noteworthy compositions, including songs from his famous musicals as well as his lesser-known works. Joshua Rosenblum gives behind-the-scenes accounts of Yeston's Broadway shows and appraises his songs with revelatory analyses that can be appreciated by musicians and lay readers alike. In addition to having full access to the composer's archive, the author conducted over a dozen interviews with Yeston, an unusually articulate, charming, and enlightening subject who offers priceless insights into his work and his process. The book also highlights the numerous well-known artistic figures and collaborators who have featured prominently in Yeston's life, including Stephen Sondheim, Placido Domingo, Federico Fellini, Jane Krakowski, Alan Jay Lerner, Yo-Yo Ma, Alan Menken, Mike Nichols, Barbra Streisand, Tommy Tune, and Jonathan Tunick. As a bonus, "Advice to Young Composers," Yeston's legendary discourse, is included in full as an appendix.

In this Rant/Rave episode, Conor and Caroline are raising their voices about some essential ensemble numbers in the current era of Disney animation. Are you in mourning with Conor at the loss of the epic choral finale that was a trademark of the Renaissance? And are you ready to hear Caroline out on why "I'm a Star" is essential not only to 2023's Wish but to The Walt Disney Company as a whole? Listen for your starting pitch because it's time to turn up and sing out!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and TikTok for fun content and exciting new updates!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the podcast!Dive deeper into the podcast by becoming a subscriber on our Poor Unfortunate Patreon for ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes, and more!Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our private community for listeners who love the podcast and want to connect to keep the discussions going! On Discord  |  On FacebookIf you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.

Dane Laffrey is a Tony Award-winning designer, creative and producer based in New York City. He studied at Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art and resided in Sydney from 2002 - 2006. On Broadway he's designed the set for The Lost Boys (Palace) Maybe Happy Ending (Belasco) which won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical and for which Dane won Tony, Drama Desk Awards and Henry Hewes Awards, Parade (Jacobs) which won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical; set and costumes for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (Nederlander), which he co-conceived with director Michael Arden and for which he is nominated for Hewes and Tony Awards; the 2018 Tony-winning revival of Lynn Ahren's and Stephen Flaherty's Once On This Island (Circle in the Square) for which he received Henry Hewes, Drama Desk and Tony Award nominations; set and costumes for the acclaimed Deaf West revival of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's Spring Awakening (Brooks Atkinson); set for the Broadway premiere of Sam Shepard's Fool For Love (Friedman). In New York, around the US, and internationally Dane has designed world premiere plays and musicals by writers including Todd Almond, Will Aronson and Hue Park, Nell Benjamin, Rachel Bonds, Nilo Cruz, Lindsey Ferrentino, David Greenspan, Noah Haidle, Lucas Hnath, Sam Hunter, Sarah Jones, Tom Kitt, Michael John LaChiusa, Dan LeFranc, Matthew Lopez, Craig Lucas, Charles L. Mee, Alan Menken, Kim Rosenstock, Martin Sherman, Jenny Schwartz, Stephen Schwartz and Jen Silverman. Dane's work in New York has been seen at theatres including Roundabout Theatre Company, Manhattan Theatre Club, Lincoln Center Theatre, The Public Theatre, Second Stage Theatre, Atlantic Theatre Company, Transport Group, MCC, Playwrights Horizons, B.A.M. Harvey, Vineyard Theatre, The Joyce, SoHo Rep., Labyrinth, The New Group and Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, among others. His work has been seen at major theaters around the US including Center Theatre Group, The Geffen Playhouse, The Goodman, The Humana Festival, The Hollywood Bowl, The Old Globe, Huntington Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Dallas Theatre Center, Actor's Theatre of Louisville, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Baltimore Center Stage, Deaf West / Wallis Annenberg Center, Shakespeare Theatre D.C., Denver Center Theatre Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, South Coast Rep., Baltimore Center Stage, Seattle Rep., Woolly Mammoth, Two River Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, The Studio Theatre D.C, Yale Opera, Long Wharf Theatre, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Signature Theatre Company, and others. Internationally, Dane has worked in Hamburg, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Oslo and throughout Australia. Dane has served on the advisory committee for Lincoln Center Theatre's LCT3 and as a guest artist / guest designer at Yale School of Music, The Juilliard School, NYU, Carnegie-Mellon University,  Interlochen Arts Academy, The University of Western Sydney and NIDA. He has served on the faculty of Purchase College. Dane won a 2017 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Set and Costume design and has been nominated for 3 Tony Awards, 3 Drama Desk Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, 9 American Theatre Wing Henry Hewes Design Awards, 5 Ovation Awards (winning 2), and a Sydney Theatre Award, as well as numerous regional accolades.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Umay Acar-Sümer |Writer and Composer of ‘Beowulf the MusicalBio:Umay Acar-Sümer is a Turkish singer and composer based in Hampshire, UK. Having completed an MA in Medieval Studies and MMus in Music Composition at Royal Holloway, Umay draws inspiration from medieval literature and history in her writing. She is the writer and composer of ‘Beowulf the Musical', a two-act musical made up of 35 song based on the medieval epic poem Beowulf. ‘Beowulf the Musical' premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024 with Umay playing the role of Freawaru; the musical is now set to release an album with many of the original cast and orchestra members reprising their roles. Umay's writing influences include late medieval authors like Geoffrey Chaucer, Sir Thomas Malory and Chrétien de Troyes as well as anonymous poems from the Anglo-Saxon period such as The Wanderer, The Battle of Maldon and The Seafarer. Musically she is inspired by contemporary composers such as Alan Menken, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lin Manuel Miranda and Anais Mitchell as well as the works of Handel, Verdi, Mozart and Strauss. Umay is currently working on her next musical; a sapphic fairytale about a girl with a magical harp teaming up with a disgraced knight to defeat a dragon.Links:Website:https://umaymakesmusic.wordpress.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umaymakesmusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@beowulfthemusical Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/umayisnotherehttps://www.facebook.com/beowulfthemusicalInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/umayisnotherehttps://www.instagram.com/beowulfthemusical Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5IrAUtyarBSJGbvzazeBuZ YouTube:https://youtube.com/@umayisnothereTagspodcast for creativescreative podcastpodcast creator interviewsprofessional podcastcreative podcastspodcast host interviewscreative podcast ideasSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Battle Ground High School drama club brings Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's beloved musical to life with six performances starting May 1. The production showcases student talent both on stage and behind the scenes, telling Seymour's story of a mysterious plant with unusual appetites. General admission tickets are $12, with discounts for students. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/battle-ground-high-school-presents-little-shop-of-horrors/ #BattleGroundWA #HighSchoolTheater #LittleShopOfHorrors #ClarkCounty #YouthArts #CommunityTheater #StudentPerformance #BattleGroundHighSchool #SchoolProduction #LocalTheater

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel discuss Tangled (2010), the 50th animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios and one of Rachel's favorites. Based on the fairytale of Rapunzel, this coming-of-age tale features songs from Disney veteran Alan Menken and impressive computer animation. Although Erin and Rachel disagree about the viability of the romantic plot, they agree that Mother Gothel is an effective villain and Pascal is a delightful sidekick. Episode References 羽静. (2014, August 4). Imagining Disney's Tangled (Full Documentary). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaeG79Y0-GM Afonasina, S. (2013). Tangled Gender Issues. Overthinking It. https://www.overthinkingit.com/2013/03/18/tangled-gender-issues/ Amin, S. (2024). Feminist witnessing: Everywhere all at once: Coercive control and the impacts of feminist law reform efforts on popular culture. Australian Feminist Law Journal, 50(1), 49-64. doi: 10.1080/13200968.2024.2366776 Behrendt, M. 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Join Jonny and Paula for another episode of Sountracks Hour, where the siblings reminisce and share moments where soundtracks have stood out for them. Today is slightly different as they focus on the Disney Renaissance Era.Music & video clips:'When You Wish Upon a Star' by Neverland Orchestra'Be Our Guest' by Howard Ashman & Alan Menken'When She Loved Me' by Sarah McLachlan'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' (Tchaikovsky) by Leopold Stokowski & The Philadelphia Orchestra'Once Upon A Dream' by George Burns, Sammy Fain & Jack Lawrence'Love' by Nancy Adams'Kiss the Girl' by Howard Ashman & Alan Menken'Beauty and the Beast' by Howard Ashman & Alan Menken'Prologue: Beauty and the Beast' by Alan Menken'Colors of the Wind' by Stephen Schwartz & Alan Menken'Howard' (2018) Trailer'Arabian Nights' by Alan Menken, Danny Troob & Howard Ashman'The Kiss' by Alan Menken'This Land'' by Hans Zimmer & Lebo M'The Gospel Truth I' by Alan Menken, Danny Troob, Michael Kosarin & David Zippel'You'll Be In My Heart' by Phil Collinsfulcrumfilmclub@gmail.comProduced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Madeline, Julian and Emilio kick off a new cycle dedicated to "Offbeat Musicals" with perhaps the pre-eminent offbeat musical movie: 'Little Shop of Horrors', released in 1986, directed by Frank Oz, featuring standout performances from Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Levi Stubbs as Audrey II, anchored by the iconic score from Howard Ashman and Alan Menken.  It's a Viewnanimous pick, and they are joined by composer/performer/teacher/great human/"Little Shop" enthusiast Will Reynolds to break down what is weird and wonderful about the film and its music.  The group digs into the touching performances, the elite puppetry, its playful yet clear adherences to classic Broadway musical conventions, how the period setting becomes a backdrop for the themes, that very bleak original ending vs. the happy theatrical release ending, and much more!  Will Reynolds is an accomplished composer, coach, and performer.  His score for The Violet Hour can be found where ever you stream music.  You can follow his goings on, learn about his Inspired Actions Method, and see where he is performing next at his website willreynoldsonline.com and on IG @willcreynolds    If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on YouTube, IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian @julian_barthold and Madeline @patronessofcats

A composer who has been capturing our imaginations for over 40 years, Alan Menken is best known for his stage and screen compositions for a slew of Walt Disney films and subsequent stage musicals. He was one of the creative powerhouses behind what has become known as the Disney Renaissance, composing for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin amongst many other titles. And that was all in addition to his non-Disney shows, which include the classic Little Shop of Horrors and the stage version Sister Act. He's received an extraordinary number of awards – 8 Academy Awards, a Tony, 11 Grammies, 7 Golden Globes and a Daytime Emmy. He's collaborated with some of the most well-known lyricists in musicals – including Howard Ashman, Stephen Schwartz, Tim Rice, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. In this conversation, Alan traces his journey from a musically curious child more interested in improvising than practising, to one of the most decorated composers in entertainment history. He offers candid insights into his collaborations with lyricists such as Howard Ashman, the creative alchemy behind iconic works like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, and the constant process of rewriting, refining, and often discarding songs in pursuit of the finished product. Along the way, he speaks with honesty and humour about resilience, creative instinct, and the importance of not becoming too precious about your own work.A Whole New World of Alan Menken, comes to Melbourne's Palais Theatre on Wednesday May 6, and the Sydney Event Centre on Friday May 8.

Robyn Rose-Li is starring as Terpsichore, one of the Muses, in Disney's Hercules.Inspired by the 1997 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Hercules opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2025. The show has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah. The production is directed by Casey Nicholaw and co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott.Robyn's theatre credits include: Fly More Than You Fall (Southwark Playhouse), The Baker's Wife (Menier Chocolate Factory), Tammy Faye (Almeida Theatre), Hairspray (London Coliseum) and The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre). She also appeared in Wonka (Warner Bros. Pictures).Recorded in Robyn's dressing room, in this episode Robyn discusses all-things Hercules and why this is such a big career moment. She also reflects on her journey into theatre, and shares memories from the shows she has been a part of. Hercules runs at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 5th September 2026. Visit www.herculesthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter of Movies and Musicals on Lyric FM, Aedín Gormley, joins Dermot with our next Soundtrack Stories.

Nick and Hannah look back on a theatre-stuffed 2025, chatting through the shows they saw, loved, questioned and are still thinking about. From West End heavyweights to immersive experiments and concert highlights, this episode is a fast, opinionated tour of the year in musicals. Along the way they discuss everything from Robin Hood at the Palladium, Les Misérables, Matilda, MJ The Musical and Mamma Mia! to newer and quirkier experiences including Grease immersive, Clueless, The Great Gatsby, Edward Scissorhands, Acorn Antiques and Here & Now, Wicked: Part Two, Back to the Future, Paddington, Hercules, and an unforgettable evening with Alan Menken in concert — plus a few theatrical oddities and honourable mentions along the way. A concise, spoiler-light round-up of a very busy year, packed with strong opinions, shared laughs and plenty of musical theatre love.

Merry Christmas! To celebrate this year, Kevonte and Lance and discuss 2004's A Christmas Carol: The Musical! It stars Kelsey Grammer as Scrooge plus a host of familar faces including The Flash's Jesse L. Martin. They talk the music by Alan Menken, the stacked cast, and why the story of A Christmas Carol is so timeless.BULLSEYE, OFF THE MARK, MISS, or FAILED THIS CITY?Lance: BULLSEYEKevonte: BULLSEYEArtwork by Tom Gehrke.PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleTWITTER: https://twitter.com/donotfailourpodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallvilleEMAIL: alwaysarow@gmail.com

GGACP celebrates Christmas Day by revisiting this fan favorite extravaganza from 2017 as holiday fixture Mario Cantone drops by the studio to chime in on everything from the infamous Bette Davis-Joan Crawford feud to the not-so-special effects of “Mighty Joe Young” to the strange predilections of Frosty the Snowman. Also, Dracula plays heavy metal, Carol Kane plays Gilbert's wife, Mario learns the Perfecto Telles story (!) and the co-hosts rank the best (and worst) adaptations of “A Christmas Carol.” PLUS: Dueling Dylans! “The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas”! The genius of Alan Menken! In praise of Leonard Maltin! And the (triumphant) return of Carol Channing and Herve' Villechaize! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe, Kyle, and Rick review the 1992 animated musical fantasy film, "Aladdin." Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, written by both, with Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, with music by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice. The film stars Scott Weinger, Linda Larkin, Jonathan Freeman, Lea Salonga, Brad Kane, Gilbert Gottfried, and Robin Williams. We ranked the 7 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!

This week, we discuss Disney's ill-conceived animated Western, Home on the Range, which features a trio of dairy cows who turn into bounty hunters.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we strongly suggest you do so before listening to our takes.A Walt Disney Feature Animation production. Released on April 2, 2004. Directed by Will Finn and John Sanford. Featuring the voices of Roseanne Barr (Maggie), Judi Dench (Mrs. Calloway), Jennifer Tilly (Grace), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Buck), and Randy Quaid (Alameda Slim). Music by Alan Menken.

durée : 00:27:40 - « La petite boutique des horreurs » - La Petite Boutique des Horreurs est une comédie musicale rock horrifique, dont la musique est d' Alan Menken, les paroles et le livret sont de Howard Ashman. L'histoire, un fleuriste malchanceux qui cultive une plante se nourrissant de sang et de chair humains. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

The previous episode of Notably Disney featured a conversation on the best Disney villain songs, but as much as we may love some of these tunes, there are also some atrocious ones in the mix and across a variety of platforms, including film, television, and stage.  Over two episodes on Notably Disney, author, professor, and musician Matt Hodge joins host Brett Nachman to examine the songs associated with Disney villains. On this episode they highlight their selections for the worst tunes, including those written by talented musicians like Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken.  Learn more about Matt's work by visiting his website. And be sure to purchase a copy of Cool Cats and a Hot Mouse: A History of Jazz and Disney, his award-winning book about Disney and jazz, by visiting Amazon or Barnes and Noble. You can also subscribe to Matt Hodge Music on YouTube. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Composer Alan Menken is the winner of more Academy Awards in competitive categories than any other living person. He's best known for his scores for the animated Disney films including The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. His first big hit was the musical Little Shop Of Horrors - one of several he created with lyricist Howard Ashman, his longtime writing partner. Other stage musicals include Sister Act, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, and Hercules, which recently opened in London's West End. Alan Menken also wrote the scores for Disney films Mirror Mirror, Enchanted and Tangled. As well as eight Academy Awards, he has also won eleven Grammys, seven Golden Globes, two Emmys and a Tony Award.Alan talks to John Wilson about his childhood in New York and the expectations of his parents that he would follow family tradition and become a dentist like his father. A musical talent from a young age, he recalls how seeing Walt Disney's Fantasia was the start of thinking about the marriage of music with story and images. Despite initial ambitions to be a singer-songwriter, enrolling in a workshop in New York for musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists led by composer Lehmann Engel taught him how to write for the stage. It is also through Engel that he met lyricist and director Howard Ashman with whom he went on to write many of the hit scores credited as the driving force behind the Disney Renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s. Tragically, Howard Ashman was diagnosed with HIV in 1988 and died at the age of 40 in 1991.Producer: Edwina Pitman

The Springfield Muni's production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame runs June 20–22 and June 25–28. The musical features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. It is adapted from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 1996 film, which was itself based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel. The story follows Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame, as he struggles for acceptance and love while protecting the kind-hearted Romani woman Esmeralda from the cruelty of Judge Claude Frollo. Director Kevin Kulavic and Liyah Orielle, who plays Esmeralda, spoke to Community Voices about why the show was chosen, its characters, and the relatable themes it explores. Find tickets and details here.

This week, lil onions, we're kicking off extended mainfeed coverage of Disney films from childhood, or what is more specifically known as the Disney Renaissance. The best place to start is at the beginning with 1989's The Little Mermaid! Carie manages to keep the big baby tears back as they unravel the story of Princess Ariel of Atlantic, a mermaid who wants to be part of the human world. After trading her voice to a sea witch to get the guy, she'll have to work fast to ensure she's not reduced to haunted seaweed as a pawn in some beef between her father and auntie. Carie describes an actual physiological relationship with the music and lyrics of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, and Ross recalls a very specific affinity for a King Triton figurine.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON! 

This week on the podcast, the gurls are recapping "Long Live the Queen," aka Intrusive Thoughts Stay Winning. Rae and Nelle have been trying to recap this Charmed fan favorite episode since 4/20. With some Mother's Day magic, they finally accomplish their mission. Learning the real reason Phoebe Halliwell wanted out of her marriage, Piper's signature grief color, and all the unexpected lessons learned along the way. Rae shares the secret behind her preshow giggles, and Nelle updates us on her subliminal recording journey.During the weekly R.E.P.O.R.T., the gurls go Beyond the Gates and compare their friendship to the Humble Brag hosts, Crystal and Cynthia from RHOBH and RHOA. Rae provides insight on her preshow giggles, and Nelle updates her subliminal message journey.Tune in for laughs, side-eyes, and just enough chaos to keep things magical.** Correction: In the episode, Nelle notes that Crystal Kung Minkoffis married to Alan Menken. Her husband is Rob Minkoff.**

This week on the podcast, the gurls are recapping "Long Live the Queen," aka Intrusive Thoughts Stay Winning. Rae and Nelle have been trying to recap this Charmed fan favorite episode since 4/20. With some Mother's Day magic, they finally accomplish their mission. Learning the real reason Phoebe Halliwell wanted out of her marriage, Piper's signature grief color, and all the unexpected lessons learned along the way. Rae shares the secret behind her preshow giggles, and Nelle updates us on her subliminal recording journey.During the weekly R.E.P.O.R.T., the gurls go Beyond the Gates and compare their friendship to the Humble Brag hosts, Crystal and Cynthia from RHOBH and RHOA. Rae provides insight on her preshow giggles, and Nelle updates her subliminal recording journey.** Correction: In the episode, Nelle notes that Crystal Kung Minkoffis married to Alan Menken. Her husband is Rob Minkoff.**

Three decades later and Disney's 33rd animated feature remains one of its most controversial for its historical inaccuracies and racial depictions. Yet Pocahontas also remains a celebrated film for its score and songs, garnering Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz a pair of Academy Awards. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman leads a discussion of Pocahontas. Joining Brett are two guests who have examined Disney work from a scholarly sense: Dr. Peter Kunze, Assistant Professor of Communication at Tulane University, who was on the podcast a couple of years ago to discuss his book Staging a Comeback, as well as Dr. Michelle Anya Anjirbag-Reeve, Affiliated Researcher at the University of Antwerp. Michelle and Pete examine the roles of race, culture, language, and more in this thoughtful dialogue about how Pocahontas fits within the Disney Renaissance period and in the company more broadly. Email Pete at pkunze@tulane.edu and check out his book about Disney musicals - Staging a Comeback  - on the Rugters University Press website. Learn more about Michelle's work by checking out her website: MichelleAnjirbag.com Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Tonight on the show, we're diving into a trio of cult-favorite musicals that blur the lines between horror, comedy, camp, and tragedy: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, starring Tim Curry), Little Shop of Horrors (1986, starring Rick Moranis), and the 2001 filmed stage production of Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical, featuring David Hasselhoff in a career-defining dual performance.At first glance, these might seem like wildly different productions—ranging from glam-rock alien chaos to doo-wop-infused plant horror, to a dark, gothic tale of split identity—but together they tell a broader story about how musical theater has embraced monstrosity as metaphor. Each of these works asks: What happens when the line between man and monster blurs? What desires are we really afraid of? And can we sing our way through the madness?Tim Curry's Frank-N-Furter is a force of nature—part scientist, part seducer, part destroyer. Rocky Horror was a revolution in form and content, upending gender norms, mocking genre tropes, and creating an interactive cult ritual that has endured for nearly 50 years. It's a cultural milestone not just because of what it is, but because of what it unleashed—a safe space for the weird, the queer, and the outsider.Rick Moranis' Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors gives us a very different kind of mad scientist: a nebbish pushover corrupted by power, ambition, and a bloodthirsty plant. The film (based on the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken stage musical) blends 1960s Motown stylings with Faustian tragedy, capturing the dark side of the American dream—and warning us what happens when we feed the things that promise us love and success.And then there's Jekyll and Hyde, the most classical of the three, but perhaps the most psychologically intense. Hasselhoff's performance—often memed, but undeniably committed—gives us a musical take on Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless story of duality. It's a sweeping, gothic powerhouse of repression, temptation, and the dangers of scientific hubris—a thematic cousin to both Frank-N-Furter and Seymour in ambition and eventual ruin.Reviewing these three together allows us to trace how musicals have uniquely adapted horror and moral ambiguity to the stage and screen. From parody to tragedy to grand melodrama, these stories use music to heighten emotion, build absurdity, and expose the deep fears and fantasies lurking behind every monstrous transformation.So grab your fishnets, your gardening shears, or your top hat and cane—we're about to explore the darker, stranger side of musical theater, where the monsters are often the ones singing the loudest.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

PIPPIN Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Book by Roger O. Hirson | Originally Produced on Broadway by Stuart Ostrow | Directed on the Broadway Stage by Bob Fosse Works Consulted & Reference :Pippin (Original Libretto) by Roger O. Hirson & Stephen SchwartzMagic to Do: Pippin's Fantastic, Fraught Journey to Broadway by Elyssa Gardner Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"Corner of the Sky" from  Pippin (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by John Rubinstein"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

Audrey II was more than just a mean green mother from outer space. Back in 1984, and voiced by Levi Stubbs, he was the main attraction of the movie musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Based on an off-Broadway show, which itself was based on a 1960 horror comedy of the same name, the Frank Oz directed flick achieved cult classic status on VHS and Beta. But now, decades later, are we still singing its praises? Are abusive boyfriends, exploitive bosses, and blood-thirsty plants the stuff of sing-a-longs? Or is this Rick Moranis' finest hour? The Old Roommates head down Skid Row and give it all a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#LittleShopofHorrors #FrankOz #HowardAshman #AlanMenken #RogerCorman #RickMoranis #EllenGreene #SteveMartin

In this episode of MusicalTalk, Nick and Hannah dive into the enchanted (and controversial) world of Disney's Snow White remake. With reimagined characters, missing dwarfs, and a whole lot of internet debate, they share their thoughts on whether this new take is a poisoned apple or a fresh perspective. They also recount their experience at A Whole New World of Alan Menken at the London Palladium, celebrating the legendary composer's timeless contributions to musical theatre and film. Is Disney rewriting history for better or worse? And just how dazzling was Menken's showcase of musical brilliance? Tune in for a lively discussion filled with insight, humor, and a dash of Disney magic!

Are you the King of New York? Do you think dreams come true in Santa Fe? Do you never fear because Brooklyn is here? Then Newsies (1992) is the movie for you! Celebrate our 100th episode by checking out this underrated musical gem directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega with music by Alan Menken. Starring Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Robert Duvall, and Ann-Margaret. Host Sara Greenfield and her guests Zoe Palko and Ashley Thomas chat about all this and more on this week's episode of Talk Classic To Me. -------------------------------------------------------------------Want to become a subscriber? Use the link below to support the show!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/sara-greenfield/subscribe

As we enter a new quarter-century, it only seems appropriate to look back at the last 25 years, essentially 2000-2024. Many Disney songs have debuted over this period across all spaces, including film, television, the parks, Broadway stage, and across divisions like Pixar, Marvel, and more. This is a perfect opportunity to highlight what are some of our favorite and, arguably the best, Disney songs over 25 years. Joining host Brett Nachman in this two-part round-up of tunes is podcaster and singer Tammy Tuckey of The Tammy Tuckey Show, a frequent and favorite guest of Notably Disney. Brett and Tammy share their selections, including songs from Stephen Schwartz, Randy Newman, Alan Menken, and Jonatha Brooke.  Be sure to follow Tammy on Twitter (@TammyTuckey) Instagram (@TammyTuckey), Facebook (Facebook.com/SingerTammyTuckey), and YouTube, where you can listen to her interviews with amazing Disney personalities. Look for The Tammy Tuckey Show wherever you listen to podcasts! And visit Tammy's website: TammyTuckey.com Feel free to reach out to Brett via BlueSky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter Aaron Smith, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.  About Aaron : Aaron Smith is an active freelance trumpet player in Los Angeles, CA. He also writes, arranges, and publishes music through his small business, TrumpetSmith Publishing (ASCAP). In addition, he serves on the Hearing Board for the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 47 and on the Board of Directors for the Recording Musicians Association Los Angeles (RMALA).  Raised in an Army household with musician parents who played jazz and r&b, and later to receive classical conservatory training, Smith thrives on versatility, consistency, and accurate delivery of musical intent. As a trusted freelance musician in Los Angeles, he performs regularly for live orchestral events, musical theatre, films, independent recording projects, streaming, television, and video games.  He has recorded on film/tv projects for celebrated composers including Alan Menken, Bear McCreary, Branford Marsalis, Germaine Franco, Heitor Pereira, Kris Bowers, Rob Simonsen, and Terence Blanchard; on sound recordings for Adrian Younge, Austin Wintory, Charles Gaines, Dr. Dre, Joachim Horsley, John Daversa, and X Ambassadors. He has performed as a sideman in bands on the Academy Awards, Dancing with the Stars, Disney's Encore!, Ellen, the LATE LATE Show, and The Voice. He's also appeared as a sideman onscreen for films including Babylon and Joker: Folie à Deux; and tv commercials for Capital One and Microsoft. He's backed major artists including Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Common, Danny Elfman, Jennifer Holliday, Josh Groban, Kelly Clarkson, Labrinth, Lady Gaga, Sigur Rós, Steve Lacy, and more. He has also performed for contemporary/new music ensembles and series including Alarm Will Sound, the Industry's Hopscotch Opera, Jacaranda, Southwest Chamber Music, wasteLAnd, WildUp, Green Umbrella, Monday Evening concert series, and Noon to Midnight Festival. In the L.A. theater world, Smith performs regularly at the Hollywood Pantages, Dolby, La Mirada Theaters and Pasadena Playhouse. Some notable shows from these theaters with Smith on solo trumpet include Back to the Future, Beetlejuice, Color Purple, Jelly's Last Jam, Les Misérables, Moulin Rouge, Wicked, and the Wiz.  As a composer, Smith strives to curate a top-tier experience for brass players especially. The primary focus is exploring boundaries while expressing a story; both through adapted arrangements structurally sound to the composer's intent and through his own original compositions. His work has been performed internationally. He has also created original chamber music commissioned by Marissa Benedict for University of Minnesota, Jim Self for University of Southern California, also by the Interlochen Center for the Arts, and Stomvi-USA.  Smith's training as a music performance major includes a Master of Fine Arts degree from California Institute of the Arts where he studied with Edward Carroll and John Fumo; and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music with professor James Thompson. He is also a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy with Stanley Friedman.

It's time for Ebenezer Scrooge to “face the facts” about his spiritual state and meet the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. My colleague Meredith joins me to explore this sobering yet necessary part of Scrooge's journey and the transformative power of mercy triumphing over judgment. Even if you're familiar with A Christmas Carol, you'll find some fresh truths about Scrooge's redemption (and ours!) in today's conversation.  Meredith's favorite adaptations of A Christmas Carol are A Christmas Carol (1951) with Alastair Sim, and the Broadway musical A Christmas Carol (1994) with music by Alan Menken. This episode of the Strong Women podcast corresponds with our Strong Women Advent 2024 reading plan. We're reading A Christmas Carol together this year, and you can read with us! Get your free reading guide at colsoncenter.org/advent.  Grab a copy of A Christmas Carol. Here are several options:  Free digital version  Paperback  Illustrated hardback  Ebook  Audiobooks  Bonus: Illustrations by John Leech  Adaptations of A Christmas Carol to watch:  Traditional  A Christmas Carol with Alastair Sim (1951) (Titled Scrooge in the U.K.)  A Christmas Carol with George C. Scott (1984)  A Christmas Carol with Sir Patrick Stewart (1999)  Musical  Scrooge with Albert Finney (1970)  A Christmas Carol (1994) (Broadway production. See here for upcoming performances near you)  Unconventional  The Muppet Christmas Carol with Michael Caine (1992)  A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey (2009) (Animated feature)  Let me know what you think of these adaptations! Pop into the Strong Women Podcast Community Facebook group to let me know what's your favorite adaptation of A Christmas Carol.  Related Podcast Episodes:  Best of Strong Women: Discussing A Christmas Carol With Jessica Hooten Wilson  Embracing True Festivity This Christmas With Haley Stewart  Best of Strong Women: The Strength of Mary With Dr. Timothy Ralston  A Defense of Christmas (Classical Stuff You Should Know)     The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

"Spellbound" is a new American animated musical film directed by Vicky Jenson with music composed by the multi-Academy Award-winning Alan Menken, who also wrote the songs with longtime collaborator and lyricist Glenn Slater. The two of them were kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've already reviewed the two big movies of the week -- "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" -- so we turned to a couple of new movies streaming on Netflix on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. The first is "Spellbound," an animated, musical fairy tale starring Rachel Zegler as a teenage princess trying to save her parents, the king and queen, who've been turned into monsters. It's colorful and vibrant but unoriginal, and the songs from the legendary composer Alan Menken are just so-so. Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow and Nathan Lane are among the star-studded supporting cast. A better choice on Netflix is "The Piano Lesson," based on the Pulitzer prize-winning August Wilson play. John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Corey Hawkins and Ray Fisher star in this story about an African-American family debating what to do with a piano that's an important heirloom. And in our movie news livestream, we discussed the week's major releases, Sebastian Stan, Jussie Smollett, and our dear friend Amy Nicholson being named the LA Times' new film critic. So well deserved! We won't be going live the Friday after Thanksgiving, but check back with us at our YouTube channel at Noon Pacific time on Dec. 6. Next week is our 500th episode, and we're excited to celebrate! Have a delicious and restful Thanksgiving, and we'll see you back here soon.  Our friends at Coffee Bros. have an incredible Black Friday deal going: Take 25% off orders of at least $100, 20% off orders of at least $50, and 15% off orders of under $50. They have lots of great gift box varieties, and their Holiday Blend is always a favorite this time of year: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9    (Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.)

In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss: The history and mystery behind Disney's forgotten project The Hero of Otherwhere, a live-action/animation hybrid tied to Pete's Dragon and Jerome Courtland's career. The evolution of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, celebrating 15 years of The Princess and the Frog while previewing the updates coming to the reimagined attraction. Highlights from D23 Brasil, including the announcement of Ice Age 6, Toy Story 5, and Pixar's highly anticipated new feature, Hoppers. Alan Menken's enduring musical magic, from The Little Mermaid to his contributions to Netflix's upcoming Spellbound. Laika's Wildwood, Coraline returning in 3D, and fresh updates on Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and more. Join Jim and Drew as they uncover hidden gems from animation's past and highlight what's coming next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss: The history and mystery behind Disney's forgotten project The Hero of Otherwhere, a live-action/animation hybrid tied to Pete's Dragon and Jerome Courtland's career. The evolution of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, celebrating 15 years of The Princess and the Frog while previewing the updates coming to the reimagined attraction. Highlights from D23 Brasil, including the announcement of Ice Age 6, Toy Story 5, and Pixar's highly anticipated new feature, Hoppers. Alan Menken's enduring musical magic, from The Little Mermaid to his contributions to Netflix's upcoming Spellbound. Laika's Wildwood, Coraline returning in 3D, and fresh updates on Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and more. Join Jim and Drew as they uncover hidden gems from animation's past and highlight what's coming next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few musicals have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Disney's ALADDIN. But did you know the beloved stage adaptation of the classic animation almost never came to be? This podcast pulls back the curtain on the untold story of ALADDIN's journey from conception to Broadway triumph. Join 11-time Emmy Award winning entertainment journalist for NY1 and NY1OnStage host Frank DiLella on an in-depth exploration that begins with the initial spark of a stage adaptation. We'll delve into the challenges faced during out-of-town tryouts, the unwavering determination to overcome them, and the celebration of reaching over a decade on Broadway – a remarkable feat in the world of musical theatre. This captivating series features exclusive conversations with the original cast and creative team behind ALADDIN including Alan Menken, Casey Nicholaw, James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, Sonya Balsara, Adi Roy and more as they recount their experiences with the show. Whether you're a lifelong Disney fan, a theatre enthusiast, or simply captivated by the magic of storytelling, this series is a must-listen. Unveil the untold story of ALADDIN and discover the passion, resilience, and drive that created a Broadway sensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WDW Radio # 763 - Alan Menken Interview - From the WDW Radio Archives As we come to the end of year, I found myself once again getting sentimental and nostalgic. I am always grateful for the incredible opportunities this show, thanks to you, has afforded me to share with you... including conversations with true legends. So this week, I went back into the WDW Radio Archives to bring you one of my favorites. In addition to being a Disney Legend, he is the recipient of multiple Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammys for his work on Disney animated classics such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted and, of course, Beauty and the Beast. And as I recently discussed on our Best of the Best from the Disney Parks Around the World, he also wrote what is arguably one of, if not the, most beautiful song in a Disney Park. Legendary composer Alan Menken joined me on Show 196 back in 2010 to talk about his early career and helping to usher in the renaissance of Disney animation, as well as his work on Disney's 50th full-length animated feature, Tangled. It's a fascinating look into the life and music of a man who continues to make magic for generations of Disney fans. - What is your favorite Alan Menken piece of music, or film that he composed the music for? Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse, or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 (WDW1) and share your story on the show. But for now... sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode from the Archives on the WDW Radio show. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the community and conversation on Facebook WDWRadioNATION - Get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, past episodes, links, and photos WDWRadio.com/Events - WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do and turn your passion into your profession with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my MomentumWorkshop and Retreat in Walt Disney World. I am also a keynote keynote speaker who can present at your event, conference, business, or school, and provide mentoring and consulting to individuals and organizations looking to build their businesses and brands. I speak on a variety of topics, including sharing the magic of Disney, and teaching how to deliver exceptional customer service, social media, podcasting, live video, community, following your dreams, and more. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! WDWRadio.com/Community Facebook.com/WDWRadio Instagram.com/LouMongello Twitter.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello

WDW Radio # 763 - Alan Menken Interview - From the WDW Radio Archives As we come to the end of year, I found myself once again getting sentimental and nostalgic. I am always grateful for the incredible opportunities this show, thanks to you, has afforded me to share with you... including conversations with true legends. So this week, I went back into the WDW Radio Archives to bring you one of my favorites. In addition to being a Disney Legend, he is the recipient of multiple Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammys for his work on Disney animated classics such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted and, of course, Beauty and the Beast. And as I recently discussed on our Best of the Best from the Disney Parks Around the World, he also wrote what is arguably one of, if not the, most beautiful song in a Disney Park. Legendary composer Alan Menken joined me on Show 196 back in 2010 to talk about his early career and helping to usher in the renaissance of Disney animation, as well as his work on Disney's 50th full-length animated feature, Tangled. It's a fascinating look into the the life and music of a man who continues to make magic for generations of Disney fans. - What is your favorite Alan Menken piece of music, or film that he composed the music for? Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse, or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 (WDW1) and share your story on the show. But for now... sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode from the Archives on the WDW Radio show. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the community and conversation on Facebook WDWRadioNATION - Get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, past episodes, links, and photos WDWRadio.com/Events - WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do and turn your passion into your profession with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my MomentumWorkshop and Retreat in Walt Disney World. I am also a keynote keynote speaker who can present at your event, conference, business, or school, and provide mentoring and consulting to individuals and organizations looking to build their businesses and brands. I speak on a variety of topics, including sharing the magic of Disney, and teaching how to deliver exceptional customer service, social media, podcasting, live video, community, following your dreams, and more. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! WDWRadio.com/Community Facebook.com/WDWRadio Instagram.com/LouMongello Twitter.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello

GGACP's celebration of the 2023 holiday season continues with this ENCORE of a 2017 installment with Christmas show fixture Mario Cantone. In this episode, Mario chimes in on everything from the infamous Bette Davis-Joan Crawford feud to the not-so-special effects of “Mighty Joe Young” to the strange predilections of Frosty the Snowman. Also, Dracula plays heavy metal, Carol Kane plays Gilbert's wife, Mario learns the Perfecto Telles story (!) and the co-hosts rank the best (and worst) adaptations of “A Christmas Carol.” PLUS: “The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas”! The genius of Alan Menken! In praise of Leonard Maltin! And the (triumphant) return of Carol Channing and Herve' Villechaize! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices