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Disney Theatrical Group (DTG) UK Press Information
DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP (DTG), a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Thomas Schumacher. Worldwide, its ten Broadway titles have been seen by over 200 million theatregoers, and have been nominated for 62 Tony Awards, winning Broadway’s highest honour 20 times. At the time of the pandemic shutdown in March 2020, with 20 productions self produced or licensed, a Disney musical was being performed professionally somewhere on the planet virtually every hour of the day. Current UK productions include: The Lion King, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019 at the Lyceum Theatre and also embarked on its second UK & Ireland tour; Mary Poppins, co-produced with Cameron Mackintosh; Frozen the Musical, which is set to reopen the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2021; and a brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 2021.
Disney Theatrical Group’s global licensee, Feld Entertainment®, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences. Across the brand portfolio, which includes Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, and Marvel Universe LIVE!, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents.
Disney Tickets, DTG’s direct-to-consumer ticketing platform, provides access to the best seats (where available), low or no booking fees and exceptional guest service to Disney musicals, concerts and events in London and across the UK.
DTG offers a range of creative education programmes that support our productions, as well as running a variety of targeted initiatives such in school residency projects and career opportunities.
Press Contacts
For all media enquiries for THE LION KING in London and UK Tour, please contact:
Maisie Lawrence | 07786075979 | maisie@breadandbutterpr.uk | www.breadandbutterpr.uk
For all press enquirires regarding FROZEN THE MUSICAL, please contact:
Kate Morley | 07970 465 648 | kate@katemorleypr.com | www.katemorleypr.com
For all press enquirires regarding BEAUTY & THE BEAST, please contact:
David Bloom | david.bloom@storyhousepr.co.uk | www.storyhousepr.co.uk
Disney Theatrical Group Education & Outreach
Through our education work, we create teaching and learning resources for schools, pre-show workshops and careers education for young people.
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