Toy Story: The Musical Explained
Toy Story: The Musical is a musical inspired by Disney·Pixar's 1995 film Toy Story. The show was created by Walt Disney Creative Entertainment for Disney Cruise Line, replacing the earlier Hercules: The Muse-Ical.[1] After a year of pre-production and workshops, it had a soft premiere on board the Disney Wonder in March 2008, with an official opening on April 10, 2008.[2] The show was performed in the Walt Disney Theatre, the grand showplace located on Deck 4.
A land debut was planned in the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure, however the plans were later removed.[3] The musical spectacular for Frozen replaced plans for Toy Story at the Hyperion Theater starting on May 27, 2016.
The show was directed by Los Angeles–based director, Stefan Novinski, and choreographed by New York–based choreographer, Warren Adams. Throughout the 55-minute musical, there are 6 original songs, written by Valerie Vigoda and Brendan Milburn. It also features one song from the original soundtrack of the animated feature, "You've Got a Friend in Me", written by Randy Newman. Music direction and arranging was handled by Los Angeles–based music director, David O. The book was written by New York–based lyricist, Mindi Dickstein, who penned the lyrics for the Little Women musical on Broadway. Sets were designed by Los Angeles–based set designer, Sibyl Wickersheimer, costumes were created by Los Angeles–based avant garde costumer, Ann Closs-Farley, lighting was designed by New York–based designer, Jason Kantrowitz, and sound design was by Los Angeles–based designer Drew Dalzell.
Toy Story: The Musical follows the film's storyline, with certain theatrical liberties taken.
Order of musical numbers
- "You've Got a Friend in Me 1" – Opening Scene
- "That's Why We're Here 1" - Andy Davis Birthday
- "To Infinity and Beyond" – Meet Buzz Lightyear
- "One Toy" - Sheriff Woody Hate New Toys
- "The Claw" – Pizza Planet
- "Make a Little Noise 1" – Sid Philips Home
- "Make a Little Noise 2" – Big One
- "That's Why We're Here 2" – Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear
- "Make a Little Noise 3" - Sid Philips Make Blown Up Buzz Lightyear
- "Busted"/"Make a Lot of Noise" – Sid Philips Defeat
- "You've Got a Friend in Me 2"/"That's Why We're Here 3" – Ending Scene
- "Bows"/"To Infinity and Beyond 2" – End Credits
Original cast onboard Disney Wonder
- Woody – Geoffrey Tyler
- Buzz Lightyear – Noel Orput
- Andy – Robin Meijer
- Rex – Mark Whitten, Wallace Shawn (voice)
- Slinky Dog – Nicholas Nunez, Gabi Epstein, Blake Clark (voice)
- Mr. Potato Head – Melany Carruthers, Don Rickles (voice)
- Hamm – Ryan Naimy, John Ratzenberger (voice)
- Bo Peep – Isabelle Kiraly
- Sarge – Andre Jordan
- Barrel of Monkeys – Laurel Hatfield, Jessica Vandenberg, Andrew Wilson
- Green Army Men – Ina Marie Smith, Todd Stroik
- Buzz With Leaves – Katy Reinsel
- Little Green Aliens – Andre Jordan, Isabelle Kiraly, Ina Marie Smith, Jessica Vandenberg, Andrew Wilson, Jeff Pidgeon (voice)
- Sid - Rachel Fischer
- Ptero-Janie – Ina Marie Smith
- Mutant Army Man – Andre Jordan
- Ducky – Katy Reinsel
- Rollerbob – Laurel Hatfield
- Babyhead – Todd Stroik
- Legs – Jessica Vandenberg
- Manhand – Andrew Wilson
- Swings – Mark Donaldson, Alex Saslove
- Understudies – Amanda Juhl, Julie Smith
- Dance Captains – Mark Donaldson, Andrew Wilson
- Vocal Captain – Laurel Hatfield
Closing cast onboard Disney Wonder
- Woody – Patrick Pevehouse
- Buzz Lightyear – Jeff Scot Carey
- Andy – Keslie Ward
- Sid – Melanie Burg
- Rex – Jason Clarke, Wallace Shawn (voice)
- Slinky Dog – Mitch McCarrell, Dani Westhead, Blake Clark (voice)
- Mr. Potato Head – Meghan Deeley, Don Rickles (voice)
- Hamm – Michael Karl, John Ratzenberger (voice)
- Bo Peep – Ester Stilwell
- Sarge – Chris Teusch/Jamari Williams
- Barrel of Monkeys – Mia Beasley, Andy Mills, Keslie Ward
- Green Army Men – Kelsey Self, Andy Christopher
- Buzz With Leaves – Jacki King
- Little Green Aliens – Kelsey Self, Andy Mills, Mia Beasley, Ester Stilwell, Jeff Pidgeon (voice)
- Ptero-Janie – Kelsey Self
- Mutant Army Man – Chris Teusch/Jamari Williams
- Ducky – Jacki King
- Rollerbob – Keslie Ward
- Babyhead – Andy Cristopher
- Legs – Mia Beasley
- Manhand – Andy Mills
- Swings – Chris Teusch, Hayley Alexander
External links
Notes and References
- News: Kelly . Mike . You've Got a Friend at Sea . 27 July 2020 . . February 3, 2008.
- Web site: Gans. Andrew. Toy Story—The Musical, by GrooveLily and Dickstein, Will Debut on Disney Cruise Line. Playbill. May 31, 2014. March 7, 2008.
- Web site: Rivera. Heather. Your Wish Has Been Granted: Genie's Run Extended at Hyperion Theater. Disney Parks Blog. February 14, 2016. September 9, 2015.
