20 Schools Nationwide Earn Free Licensing to Produce Disney Musicals

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Winning schools will receive free licensing to produce Newsies, High School Musical, and Alice in Wonderland Jr.

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The Educational Theatre Foundation, Disney Theatrical Group, and Music Theatre International have revealed the recipients of the Disney on Broadway School of Excellence program. This initiative recognizes middle and high schools across the United States for their exceptional student-led involvement in theatre production.

The nationwide program, now entering its third year, called upon schools to demonstrate creativity and student leadership in theatrical disciplines such as stagecraft, direction, performance, choreography, and design. Winning schools receive free licensing and production materials to produce Disney musicals, plus exclusive educational webinars with industry professionals.

The selected schools will produce performances of iconic Disney musicals such as Newsies, High School Musical, and Alice in Wonderland, JR. in the 2026-27 school year. This initiative underscores the ongoing commitment of ETF, DTG, and MTI to inspire the next generation of storytellers while providing schools with the resources to produce high-quality theatrical productions.

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Students from School of Excellence alumni schools will kick off the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 International Thespian Festival in Bloomington, Indiana with a thrilling tribute to Disney's High School Musical, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the original Disney Channel film and the ongoing impact of school theatre on students worldwide. More information about the Disney on Broadway School of Excellence program can be found at foundation.schooltheatre.org .

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/cincinnati/article/Disney-on-Broadway-School-of-Excellence-Program-Names-20-Winning-Schools-Nationwide-20260521)._