Thomas Schumacher’s longtime reign atop the business operations of Disney Theatrical Group saw the division become a major player on Broadway and in the nation’s regional theaters, with…
, which did not rise to the level, either critically or commercially, of the division’s better loved productions..Disney insiders tell Deadline that the move and the Flatt-Quart succession has been long in planning. As DTG’s Chief Creative Officer, Schumacher’s title is now identical to Jennifer Lee at Animation and Pete Docter at Pixar.
In Schumacher’s letter to staff, obtained by Deadline, Schumacher writes that, “As an organization we have always embraced change, and it’s in this vein that I’d like to share that, after leading Disney Theatrical Group for the last 30 of my 35 years at Disney, I have made the decision to shift into a solely creative capacity by assuming the new role of DTG’s Chief Creative Officer. This role allows me to focus on the aspect of our work that is closest to my heart.
Schumacher also notes that Flatt will serve as EVP, Managing Director, with responsibility for DTG’s core strategy and business operations, including finance and technology, business and legal affairs, HR and DEI, labor relations, marketing, publicity, sales and education, merchandise, domestic touring and international partnerships, as well as general oversight of licensing globally, including long-standing relationships with partners like Feld Entertainment and Music Theatre International.
Quart will serve as EVP, Producing and Development, as well as Executive Producer on current and future shows, overseeing global slate from inception to execution.
Schumacher writes that the change-up allows the division an “opportunity to think differently about how we can best support our live entertainment business within the larger company structure. Andrew and Anne will report to Cathleen Taff and continue to partner closely with me.
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