Toy Story: The Musical is a musical based on Disney·Pixar's 1995 animated film Toy Story. The show was created by Walt Disney Creative Entertainment for Disney Cruise Line, replacing the earlier Hercules: The Muse-Ical. 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. 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. 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
Casts Character Opening Closing Woody Geoffrey Tyler Patrick Pevehouse Buzz Lightyear Noel Orput Jeff Scot Carey Andy Robin Meijer Keslie Ward Rex Mark WhittenWallace Shawn Jason ClarkeWallace Shawn Slinky Dog Nicholas Nunez & Gabi EpsteinBlake Clark Mitch McCarrell & Dani WestheadBlake Clark Mr. Potato Head Melany CarruthersDon Rickles Meghan DeeleyDon Rickles Hamm Ryan NaimyJohn Ratzenberger Michael KarlJohn Ratzenberger Bo Peep Isabelle Kiraly Ester Stilwell SargeAndre JordanChris Teusch & Jamari Williams Mutant Army Man Barrel of Monkeys Laurel Hatfield, Jessica Vandenberg & Andrew Wilson Mia Beasley, Andy Mills & Keslie Ward Green Army Men Ina Marie Smith & Todd Stroik Kelsey Self & Andy Christopher Buzz with LeavesKaty ReinselJacki King Ducky Little Green Aliens Andre Jordan, Isabelle Kiraly, Ina Marie Smith, Jessica Vandenberg & Andrew WilsonJeff Pidgeon Kelsey Self, Andy Mills, Mia Beasley & Ester StilwellJeff Pidgeon Sid Rachel Fischer Melanie Burg Ptero-Janie Ina Marie Smith Kelsey Self Rollerbob Laurel Hatfield Keslie Ward Babyhead Todd Stroik Andy Cristopher Legs Jessica Vandenberg Mia Beasley Manhand Andrew Wilson Andy Mills
References
External links Toy Story: The Musical at Disney Cruise Line website