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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
In 2008, Stephen Schwartzsaid, “I think we’re starting up Hunchback of Notre Dame, hopefully, next year (2009). Rumor has reached my ear that it’s happening.” Thomas Schumacher, head of Disney Theatrical, discussed current and future stage productions in an article published by the Columbus Dispatch on September 21, 2008. In the article, a US-version of Hunchback is listed among others as being in development, “Disney’s first original foreign-language production, which ran from 1999 to 2002 in Berlin, is being revamped for its U.S. premiere.” In a recent interview, Alan Menken confirmed an American revival coming soon to New York. No casting has been announced.
The Jungle Book
Variety stated that there is an “Early-stages project [of] “Jungle Book,” a tuner version (with songs from the movie) to be written and directed by Mary Zimmerman (“Metamorphases”).”
Pocahontas
Rumors have been spreading for a stage adaptation of the 1995 animated film “Pocahontas,” was in the works. The music would feature the songs from the movie as well as new original songs by Alan Menkin and Stephen Schwartz. It’s still unofficial if the project will happen.
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