The Disney on Broadway Pairings We’re Most Excited About at EPCOT’s 2027 Festival of the Arts

The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is back for its 10th anniversary, running January 15 through March 1, 2027, at the America Gardens Theatre. With six pairings on the schedule, we’ve been trying to figure out which nights we’d most want to plan around. Here are our top picks.

1. Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland

This is the one we’d book first. Ashley Brown was the original Broadway Mary Poppins and Josh Strickland was the original Tarzan, and both shows are hitting 20-year anniversaries. Hearing the original leads revisit those songs feels special, and the promise of a few surprises has us curious.

2. Michael James Scott and Marisha Wallace

Michael James Scott has played the Genie on Broadway longer than anyone, and he’s joined by Marisha Wallace, who is making her Festival debut. The two have shared the stage in Aladdin, so we expect a high-energy night. If you want a show that gets the whole crowd moving, this is probably it.

3. Sierra Boggess and Norm Lewis

The Little Mermaid fans, take note. This pair is known for their work in that show as well as The Phantom of the Opera, so we’re hoping for plenty of big, soaring vocals. It’s also Norm Lewis’s first time at the Festival.

4. Caissie Levy and Ryan McCartan

Caissie Levy was the original Broadway Elsa, and Ryan McCartan originated Prince Hans in the North American tour of Frozen. If you have kids who still hum “Let It Go,” this is the pairing to bring them to.

Don’t sleep on the finale

The series closes February 27 through March 1 with Seize the Day! A Newsies Celebration. We don’t have details yet, but with Kara Lindsay (Broadway’s original Katherine) on the lineup, we’re hoping for something big.

Planning tips

There are three shows each night, at 5:15, 6:30, and 7:45 p.m., which makes it easy to pair with dinner. Dining packages that include guaranteed seating go on sale December 3, and popular pairings may fill up quickly.

For the full schedule and booking details, see the Disney Parks Blog announcement.

Clint Gamache

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