Go Behind the Scenes at Disney on Broadway

November 29, 2014

It seems like only yesterday that Disney debuted its first Broadway musical, Beauty and the Beast. But that’s just because time flies when you’re having theatrical fun: Beauty actually opened in 1994—which means that Disney on Broadway turns the big 2-0 this year. And what would a Disney birthday be without a giant party?

The Newsies boys are ready to celebrate! (photo by Deen van Meer, courtesy Disney)

To mark the anniversary, ABC will air “Backstage with Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years” on Sunday, December 14. Hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, aka The Greatest “So You Think You Can Dance” Judge of All Time™, the special will give viewers an insider’s look at all eight musicals in the Disney canon.

There’ll be especially fun footage from the three shows currently running: an actual performance of Aladdin‘s showstopping “Friend Like Me” number, a Lion King rehearsal and a look at life on the Newsies national tour. Disneytastic!

Birthdays: part of the cirrrrrrcle of liiiiiiiiife (photo by Joan Marcus, courtesy Disney)

Set your DVRs for the 14th at 7 pm EST (check your local listings for stations). And in the meantime, take a look at our own behind-the-scenes peeks at Aladdin and Newsies.