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Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway

Children’s movies are helping many families get through these housebound times. How grateful are we that Disney+ debuted just months before the shelter-in-place directive? The studio’s classics hold a nostalgic appeal for grown-ups, and the new sensations—Frozen, for instance, whose icy charm is ageless—are fun for all. But kids are notorious loyalists when it comes to their favorite films. If you’re going crazy watching the same movies on repeat, this streamed performance celebrating Disney on Broadway, while fundraising for coronavirus emergency assistance, offers something for everyone: a respite from cartoons, a special reunion performance of Newsies, and a medley of favorite songs from over 79 performers. —C.J.F.