You’ve probably seen the blue & yellow Circus Vargas tent. You may have even seen the show. But you probably don’t know everything that goes on underneath the Big Top. I got a chance to go behind-the-scenes for California Life, to find out what it takes to take this show on the road!
It’s a celebration of friendship… and beyond!
In my story below for California Life, I take you to the Disneyland Resort for a look at some of the things you can experience during Pixar Fest.
Check it out – the celebration continues through September 3rd!
More from behind-the-scenes of Disney Cruise Line’s new stage adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” aboard the Disney Dream! This is the piece I put together for BroadwayWorld, featuring writer Sara Wordsworth, resident chreographer Justin Peebles, projection designer Aaron Rhyne, scenic designer Jason Sherwood and puppet designer Jeff Conover (and of course, all of the many talented cast members!)
The sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, is playing March 27-April 1 at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Check out my sneak peek below and for show times and ticket information, visit broadwaysd.com.
One of the most spectacular things about Disney Cruise Line‘s new stage adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” is how the Enchanted Objects are brought to life through puppetry. Check it out in my story below!
Cirque du Soleil will be skating into the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego March 21-25, with a brand new ice experience! I got a chance to talk to a couple of the talented artists behind “Crystal.” Check out my story below, now airing on California Life.
For show times and ticket information for “Crystal,” visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.
Disney Cruise Line produces the most SPECTACULAR musicals for its ships. I had the incredible opportunity to go behind the scenes of their latest production – “Beauty and the Beast” – aboard the Disney Dream and talk to the cast and creative team. Here’s ONE of my stories, airing this week on California Life with Heather Dawson!
The winner of four 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, is playing in San Diego this week!
PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. The show features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics.
For much more on PIPPIN, check out my preview below!
PIPPIN is presented by Broadway San Diego. It runs August 25-30 at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
WICKED is one of the most “popular” Broadway shows on tour. If you’ve seen it, you know why. The music, scenery, costumes, storyline… all are top-notch. As is the crew working backstage to make sure all of the lighting and special effects go off without a hitch.
I got a chance to go behind the scenes on one load-in day, and speak with Head Electrician Todd Davis.
Check out my video below to find out what it takes to move this massive show from city to city!
WICKED is playing at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood through March 15th! Click here for show times and ticket info!
Just in time for Halloween, the Happiest Place on Earth is showing off its spooky Disney side! And I got a peek at all the frightful fun!
Jack Skellington and Sally from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas are back, and as they do every year, they’ve brought a bit of Halloween Town to Disneyland… transforming the Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday. This year, they’ve cooked up an extra special gingerbread treat (check it out in the video below!)
Space Mountain has also undergone a terrifying transformation. Your ride begins as a typical Space Mountain adventure, but suddenly takes a turn into a haunted section of the universe, where ghosts rule the galaxy!
For something a little more tame, there’s the Halloween Carnival at Big Thunder Ranch.
There, you can play games, do arts and crafts, enjoy a magic show and even conjure a Disney Villain at the Astounding Cauldron of Magic.
Halloween Time continues at the Disneyland Resort through October 31st!
To see what else is new this year, be sure to click on the video below!
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