Disney’s Thomas Schumacher: ‘Frozen is not a musical film. It’s a theatrical musical on film.’

In advance of the Denver debut of the upcoming new Broadway musical Frozen on Aug. 17, we present you with this series of interviews with members of the cast and creative team.

Part 3: Thomas Schumacher, President and Producer of Disney Theatrical Productions, who talks about his company’s special relationship with the city of Denver, and what makes Frozen the perfect choice for a musical stage adaptation.

“At its core, Frozen is not a musical film. It’s a theatrical musical on film,” Schumacher said. “The characters tell the stories with their songs. The songs turn the corner for the story action. Music propels it forward. And that’s why it wants to be on the stage.”

Interview by Senior Arts Journalist John Moore. Video by DCPA Video Producer David Lenk. Frozen plays in Denver through Oct. 1.

(Pictured above from left: Director Michael Grandage, Thomas Schumacher and Scenic and Costume Designer Christopher Oram. Photo by Jenny Anderson.)

The full Frozen video series:
Part 1: Caissie Levy and Patti Murin
Part 2: Director Michael Grandage
Part 3: Thomas Schumacher, President and Producer of Disney Theatrical Productions
Part 4: Choreographer Rob Ashford

Frozen: Ticket information

At a glance: From Disney, the producer of The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast comes the beloved tale of two sisters torn apart and their journey to find themselves and their way back to each other. Be among the first to see this highly anticipated new musical before it makes its Broadway debut. This Broadway-bound Frozen, a full-length stage work told in two acts, is the first and only incarnation of the tale that expands upon and deepens its indelible plot and themes through new songs and story material from the film’s creators.  Like the Disney Theatrical Broadway musicals that have come before it, it is a full evening of theatre and is expected to run 2 1/2 hours.

• Presented by Disney Theatrical Production
• Aug. 17-Oct. 1
• Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex
• Single tickets are onsale now. Tickets start at $25, with a limit of eight tickets per account
• Call 303-893-4100 or BUY NOW
• Sales to groups of 10 or more click here

Photo gallery: Making of Frozen

‘Frozen’ photo gallery in Denver. To see more, click the forward arrow on the image above. Rehearsal photos by Jenny Anderson.

Previous NewsCenter coverage of Frozen
Our exclusive first interview with Caissie Levy, Patti Murin
Frozen performance added for Friday, Aug. 18
Don’t get scammed buying your Frozen tickets
Video: Your first look at Frozen in Denver
Principal casting announced: Caissie Levy to star as Elsa
Meet the entire cast of Frozen
Denver Frozen tickets go on sale May 1
Disney confirms director Michael Grandage
Denver dates for Frozen announced
2016-17 Broadway season to include pre-Broadway Frozen

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