Disney Theatrical Group

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The Disney Theatrical Group (DTG) is the division of the Disney Corporation responsible for producing all of their live theatrical events. DTG is currently under the leadership of Thomas Schumacher. DTG has been responsible for the production of many different musicals, touring events, ice shows and other live theatrical events. Their shows include: Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, Tarzan and Mary Poppins. Their most recent show will be The Little Mermaid, which is currently in Previews in New York City.

DTG also produces touring productions of their shows. They produced the show, On the Record which was a touring musical revue of many beloved Disney songs. DTG is also producing a tour of a stage version of High School Musical.

DTG’s ice shows, which are produced with Feld Entertainment, include shows like Finding Nemo on Ice, Princess Classics and High School Musical: The Ice Tour. DTG and Feld also produce Disney Live! These shows are stage shows aimed at young children. They’re often interactive and invite the children to get involved in the performance. Some of these titles include: Playhouse Disney Live! and Mickey’s Magic Show!.

Currently DTG is licensing its shows for performance by local school and community theatres through Musical Theatre International (MTI). Shows like Beauty and the Beast, Aida, and High School Musical are licensed. Disney also licenses special versions of shows for performance by younger children. Some of these shows include titles like Aladdin Jr. or Alice in Wonderland.