Toy Story: The Musical
Toy Story: | |
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The Musical | |
Logo | |
Music | Disney |
Lyrics | Walt Disney Records |
Book | Mindi Dickstein |
Basis | Toy Story film, directed by John Lasseter |
Productions | 2008-2016, Disney Wonder |
Awards | Music Awards |
Toy Story: The Musical is a rock musical inspired by Disney·Pixar's Toy Story. The show was created by Walt Disney Creative Entertainment for Disney Cruise Line, replacing the earlier Hercules: The Muse-Ical. After a year of pre-production and workshops, it had a soft premiere on board the Disney Wonder in March 2008, with an official opening on April 10, 2008.[1] The show is performed in the Walt Disney Theatre, the grand showplace located on Deck 4.
A land debut was initially planned in the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure, however the plans were later canceled.[2]
The show was directed by Los Angeles-based director, Stefan Novinski, and choreographed by New York-based choreographer, Warren Adams. Throughout the 55-minute musical, there are 6 original songs, written by Valerie Vigoda and Brendan Milburn. It also features one song from the original soundtrack of the animated feature, "You've Got a Friend in Me", written by Randy Newman. Music direction and arranging was handled by Los Angeles-based music director, David O. The book was written by New-York based lyricist, Mindi Dickstein, who penned the lyrics for the Little Women musical on Broadway. Sets were designed by Los Angeles-based set designer, Sibyl Wickersheimer, costumes were created by Los Angeles-based avant garde costumer, Ann Closs-Farley, lighting was designed by New York-based designer, Jason Kantrowitz, and sound design was by Los Angeles-based designer Drew Dalzell.
Toy Story: The Musical follows the film's storyline, with certain theatrical liberties taken.
Order of musical numbers
- You've Got A Friend In Me - Andy
- That's Why We're Here - Woody and Toys
- To Infinity And Beyond - Buzz, Woody and Toys
- One Toy - Woody
- The Claw - Little Green Aliens, Buzz, Woody and Sid
- Make A Little Noise - Sid
- Make A Little Noise (Reprise) - Sid
- That's Why We're Here (Duet) (Reprise) - Woody and Buzz
- Busted / Make A Lot Of Noise - Woody, Buzz, Sid and Mutant Toys
- You've Got A Friend In Me (Reprise) / That's Why We're Here (Reprise) - Bo Peep, Woody, Buzz, Andy and Toys
- Bows / To Infinity And Beyond (Reprise) - Full Company
Original cast onboard Disney Wonder
- Woody - Geoffrey Tyler
- Buzz Lightyear - Noel Orput
- Andy - Laurel Hatfield
- Sid - Rachel Fischer
- Rex - Mark Whitten, Wallace Shawn (voice)
- Slinky Dog - Nicholas Nunez, Gabi Epstein, Blake Clark (voice)
- Mr. Potato Head - Melany Carruthers, Don Rickles (voice)
- Hamm - Ryan Naimy, John Ratzenberger (voice)
- Bo Peep - Isabelle Kiraly
- Sarge - Andre Jordan
- Barrel of Monkeys - Laurel Hatfield, Jessica Vandenberg, Andrew Wilson
- Green Army Men - Ina Marie Smith, Todd Stroik
- Buzz With Leaves - Katy Reinsel
- Little Green Aliens - Andre Jordan, Isabelle Kiraly, Ina Marie Smith, Jessica Vandenberg, Andrew Wilson, Jeff Pidgeon (voice)
- Ptero-Janie - Ina Marie Smith
- Mutant Army Man - Andre Jordan
- Ducky - Katy Reinsel
- Rollerbob - Laurel Hatfield
- Babyhead - Todd Stroik
- Legs - Jessica Vandenberg
- Manhand - Andrew Wilson
- Swings - Mark Donaldson, Alex Saslove
- Understudies - Amanda Juhl, Julie Smith
- Dance Captains - Mark Donaldson, Andrew Wilson
- Vocal Captain - Laurel Hatfield
Closing cast onboard Disney Wonder
- Woody - Patrick Pevehouse
- Buzz Lightyear - Jeff Scot Carey
- Andy - Keslie Ward
- Sid - Melanie Burg
- Rex - Jason Clarke, Wallace Shawn (voice)
- Slinky Dog - Mitch McCarrell, Dani Westhead, Blake Clark (voice)
- Mr. Potato Head - Meghan Deeley, Don Rickles (voice)
- Hamm - Michael Karl, John Ratzenberger (voice)
- Bo Peep - Ester Stilwell
- Sarge - Chris Teusch/Jamari Williams
- Barrel of Monkeys - Mia Beasley, Andy Mills, Keslie Ward
- Green Army Men - Kelsey Self, Andy Christopher
- Buzz With Leaves - Jacki King
- Little Green Aliens - Kelsey Self, Andy Mills, Mia Beasley, Ester Stilwell, Jeff Pidgeon (voice)
- Ptero-Janie - Kelsey Self
- Mutant Army Man - Chris Teusch/Jamari Williams
- Ducky - Jacki King
- Rollerbob - Keslie Ward
- Babyhead - Andy Cristopher
- Legs - Mia Beasley
- Manhand - Andy Mills
- Swings - Chris Teusch, Hayley Alexander
References
- ↑ Gans, Andrew (March 7, 2008). "Toy Story—The Musical, by GrooveLily and Dickstein, Will Debut on Disney Cruise Line". Playbill. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ↑ Rivera, Heather (September 9, 2015). "Your Wish Has Been Granted: Genie's Run Extended at Hyperion Theater". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
External links
- Toy Story: The Musical at Disney Cruise Line website