THOMAS SCHUMACHER THOMAS SCHUMACHER is president of Buena Vista Theatrical Group. He joined the Walt Disney Company in 1988, previously serving as president of Feature Animation, where he supervised the development and production of 21 animated feature films. His Broadway producing credits include Julie Taymor’s production of The Lion King (six 1998 Tony® Awards); Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (four 2000 Tony® Awards); and Tarzan®, with the music and lyrics of Phil Collins and direction and design by Bob Crowley. He also supervises the stage production of Beauty and the Beast and in 2004 produced the national tour of On the Record, a musical celebrating Disney’s catalog of beloved songs. Projects in development include The Little Mermaid featuring songs by Alan Menken and The Man in the Ceiling based on the Jules Feiffer book with music by Andrew Lippa. Currently appearing in Show Theatre Role Mary Poppins New Amsterdam Theatre Producer

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