This edition: Behind the Curtain
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Original tape date: September 23, 2011. First aired: October 23, 2011.Disney Theatrical President and Producer Thomas Schumacher takes us behind the curtain and gives us an up close and personal view of how things work backstage. We’ll meet the make up people from The Lion King, share secrets from a premiere Broadway wig designer, watch just how those quick changes happen in Mary Poppins, meet the man behind the puppets in The Lion King and hear one member of The Lion King orchestra as he demonstrates those signature sounds.
Guest List
David Brian Brown Wig Designer
Elizabeth Cohen Make up Supervisor, “The Lion King”
Elizabeth DeRosa Actress
Carly Hirschberg Star Dresser
Michelle Lookadoo Actress
Tshidi Manye Actress
Gary Martori Wig Supervisor, “Mary Poppins”
Tyler Maynard Actor
Thomas Schumacher Producer
IIya Vett Puppet Assistant
Thom Christopher Warren Actor
Dave Weiss Musician
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