Thomas Schumacher Leaving Longtime Biz Perch Atop Disney’s Theatrical Division Where He Oversaw ‘The Lion King’ & ‘Aladdin’; Will Take On Creative Role
deadline.comThomas Schumacher’s longtime reign atop the business operations of Disney Theatrical Group saw the division become a major player on Broadway and in the nation’s regional theaters, with such powerhouse productions as The Lion King and Aladdin becoming longrunning and touring stage staples.
Today, Schumacher, 65, announced that he’s leaving his role of DTG’s president and producer after three decades, telling staff this morning that he’ll segue into a purely creative role as the division’s chief creative officer.
Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, who have long worked closely with Schumacher, will jointly run the DTG as executive vice presidents.
Schumacher has overseen not only Disney’s Broadway offerings such as the longrunning smashes The Lion King and Aladdin but past hits including Beauty and the Beast, along with any number of less enduring productions, such as its most recent, 2018’s Frozen, which did not rise to the level, either critically or commercially, of the division’s better loved productions..
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