Disney Theatrical shakeup: Andrew Flatt & Anne Quart replace Tom Schumacher as EVPs; Schumacher to step into "a purely creative role"

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 9/28/23 at 12:05pm

The changes in Broadway's big institutions keep coming!

This doesn't mean much on the surface, as he'll still be developing the shows with the authors, but it does put a plan of succession in place and likely means he won't be running the day to day of Disney's shows.
 

"Thomas Schumacher...is relinquishing his role overseeing the division’s business operations and stepping into a purely creative role.

Schumacher, who is 65 and currently holds the titles of president and producer of Disney Theatrical Group, told his staff on Thursday morning that he will take on a new role as the division’s chief creative officer. His two closest deputies, Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, will now jointly run the unit as executive vice presidents."

[darquegk]

Posted: 9/28/23 at 1:51pm

I'm still slightly annoyed they put a permanent kibosh on performance or licensing of On the Record, which I think is the smartest pure "cocktails and counterpoints" musical revue since Sondheim on Sondheim.

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 9/28/23 at 2:33pm

darquegk said: "I'm still slightly annoyed they put a permanent kibosh on performance or licensing of On the Record, which I think is the smartest pure "cocktails and counterpoints" musical revue since Sondheim on Sondheim."

Darquegk, can we be friends?! I agree with you 100%. I never saw the show, but I LOVE the album, and the few clips I could find on the interwebs