Without a doubt, when we hear the word magical, one word comes to mind – Disney. Disney is synonymous to the word magical.
And even more magical would be hearing international Broadway stars belt out Disney favorites of our beloved 13 princesses and 2 queens.
The talented Broadway line up will include Anneliese Van Der Pol, Aisha Jackson, Krysta Rodriguez and Benjamin Rauhala.
Anneliese Van Der Pol is a Dutch-born American actress and singer. She was cast as Chelsea Daniels, the best friend of the title character played by Raven-Symoné on Disney Channel's That's So Raven. In 2007, she made her Broadway debut as Belle, in Beauty and the Beast and was the musical's 17th (and final) Belle.
Aisha Jackson, born and raised in College Park, Georgia. She made history as the first Black woman to play the role of Anna (Frozen) on Broadway. And most recently, she played the role of Snow White in the world premiere of the Britney Spears musical Once Upon A One More Time.
Krysta Rodriguez is an American actress and singer.
Broadway credits include Spring Awakening, First Date, The Addams Family, In the Heights, A Chorus Line (Revival) and Good Vibrations. She recently starred in Netflix’s Halston as the iconic entertainer Liza Minnelli.
Benjamin Rauhala is one of the Broadway community's most trusted music directors and collaborators. He is the music supervisor, co-creator and on stage host of Disney Princess The Concert.
Our beloved Disney princesses songs will come alive on stage accompanied by larger than life animation and theatrical effects that will surely immerse the audience in pure Disney magic.
Bring the child like wonder back and attend the concert in your favorite Disney costume, and practice those lines as you sing along to your favorite Disney songs along with the talented Broadway stars. Yes, singing along is highly encouraged. This experience will surely captivate your heart.
So what are you waiting for?
Save the dates: November 18 and 19, Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Makati City; November 22, Waterfront Hotel Cebu, and November 21 at SMX Convention Center Davao.
Words by Tracy Jimenez