D23 Expo 2022 -Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! Details

LILLY SINGH (@lilly) AND RAVEN-SYMONÉ (@ravensymone)  TO HOST ‘DISNEY’S EPIC ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE:  THE MUSICAL: THE EXTRAVAGANZA!,’  PRESENTED BY DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION,  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, DURING THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT D23 EXPO 2022

Star-Studded Showcase Will Feature Exclusive First Looks at Upcoming Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior Series, Movies and Documentaries with Exciting Announcements and Epic Performances

Stars Scheduled to Appear Include Tim Allen, Laurence Fishburne, Brie Larson,
Kal Penn, John Stamos, Michelle Yeoh, Catherine Zeta-Jones and More!

Plus Cast and Producers From ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,’ ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘The Muppets Mayhem,’ ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians,’ ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ and ‘ZOMBIES 3,’ AND a Special Performance by the Detroit Youth Choir and Much More!

(BURBANK, CA — August 31, 2022) Disney Branded Television, home to some of the most iconic stories and characters in the Disney canon, is bringing its Disney magic to kids and families and Disney fans of all ages with its first-ever D23 Expo showcase, “Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza!,” hosted by Raven-Symoné (@ravensymone) and Lilly Singh (@lilly) on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, at 3:30 p.m. in Hall D23.

This fan extravaganza will feature big news, big stars, big musical performances and big previews of upcoming series, movies and specials across Disney+ (@disneyplus), Disney Channel (@disneychannel) and Disney Junior (@disneyjunior). D23 Expo, the ultimate event for Disney fans, presented by Visa, takes place SEPTEMBER 9 THROUGH 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Plus, this epic presentation will also be available as part of D23 Expo [LIVE], which will livestream many of the biggest D23 Expo panels and presentations throughout the weekend.

Scheduled to appear during “Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza!” are the stars and creative teams of some of the biggest upcoming titles from Disney Branded Television across Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Junior, including the following:

Disney+:

• “American Born Chinese”: Executive producer Kelvin Yu (@internetkelvin) and stars Michelle Yeoh (@michelleyeoh_official), Daniel Wu (@thatdanielwu), Ben Wang (@definitelynotbenwang)
• “Growing Up”: Executive producer and director Brie Larson (@brielarson) and series subject Vanessa Aryee (@everyday_ga)
• “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” (@highschoolmusicalseries): Joshua Bassett (@joshuabassett), Sofia Wylie (@sofiawylie), Matt Cornett (@mattcornett), Julia Lester (@julialester), Dara Reneé (@dararenee), Frankie Rodriguez (@frankiearodriguez), Saylor Bell Curda (@saycurda), Adrian Lyles (@adrianlyles_), Larry Saperstein (@larrysaperstein), Joe Serafini (@joe_serafini_), and Liamani Segura (@liamanisings)
• “National Treasure: Edge of History” (@disneynt): Catherine Zeta-Jones (@catherinezetajones), Lisette Olivera (@lisetteolivera), Zuri Reed (@zuri.reed), Lyndon Smith (@hellolyndon), Antonio Cipriano (@antoniocipriano_), Jordan Rodrigues (@ItsJordanJR) and Jake Austin Walker (@JakeAWalker)
• “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” (@percyseries): Executive producer and author Rick Riordan (@rickriordan) and some special guests
• “Prom Pact” and “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” (@doogiekamealohamd): Peyton Elizabeth Lee (@peytonelizabethlee) and Milo Manheim (@milomanheim)
• “Choir”: Detroit Youth Choir (@dycofficial) and choir director Anthony White
• “The Muppets Mayhem”: Lilly Singh (@lilly) and The Electric Mayhem, including Teeth, Floyd, Lips, Zoot, Janice and Animal
• “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” (@theproudfamily): Creator and executive producer Bruce W. Smith (@brucealmighteee), executive producer Ralph Farquhar (@epfarq19), cast members Paula Jai Parker (@pjaiparker), Alisa Reyes (@alisareyes), Karen Malina White (@karenmalinawhite), Soleil Moon Frye (@moonfrye) and JoMarie Payton (@jomariepayton)
• “The Santa Clauses”: Tim Allen (@ofctimallen), Elizabeth Mitchell (@elizabeth.mitchell.official), Kal Penn (@kalpenn), Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Austin Kane, Matilda Lawler (@matildalawleractor), Devin Bright (@devintheactor) and Rupali Redd
• “ZOMBIES 3” (@disneyzombies): Milo Manheim (@milomanheim), Meg Donnelly (@megdonnelly), Kylee Russell (@kyleerussell), Carla Jeffery (@carlajjeffery), Trevor Tordjman (@trevorflanny), Chandler Kinney (@chandlerlkinney), Pearce Joza (@pearcejoza), Matt Cornett (@mattcornett), Terry Hu (@huisterry) and Kyra Tantao (@kyratantao)

Disney Channel

• “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” (@moongirldevildinosaur): Executive producers Laurence Fishburne and Steve Loter (@steveloter), cast members Diamond White (@officialdiamondwhite), Fred Tatasciore (@fredtatasciore) and Libe Barer (@libebarer)
• “Phineas and Ferb”: Dan Povenmire (@dan.povenmire) and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh (@mmonogram)
• “Raven’s Home” (@ravenshomeofficial): Raven-Symoné (@ravensymone), Issac Ryan Brown (@issacryanbrown), Mykal-Michelle Harris (@mykalscorner), Felix Avitia (@felix_avitia), Emmy Liu-Wang (@emmy_liuwang) and Rondell Sheridan (@therondellsheridan)
• “Under Wraps 2”: Malachi Barton (@malachibarton), Christian J. Simon (@christianjsimon), Sophia Hammons (@thesophiahammons) and Phil Wright (@phil_wright_)

 

Disney Junior

• “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery”: Donald Faison (@donald_faison)
• “Firebuds” and “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery”: Yvette Nicole Brown (@yvettenicolebrown)
• “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and “Mickey Mouse Funhouse”: John Stamos (@johnstamos)
• “Mickey Mouse Funhouse”: Harvey Guillén (@harveyguillen)

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In addition to the Hall D23 showcase, select casts from multiple hit Disney Branded Television series will participate in events throughout D23 Expo, including panel sessions with popular current and upcoming series. The schedule is as follows:

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

“Hamster & Gretel”

4:30-5:30 P.M. | Location: Backlot Stage 

Join the cast and creative team of Disney Channel’s “Hamster & Gretel” as they share a behind-the-scenes look at what went into making the music-filled animated series and content from the show.

Guests scheduled to appear include Dan Povenmire (creator and executive producer), Joanna Hausmann (co-producer/story editor), Michael Cimino (Kevin), Meli Povenmire (Gretel), Carolina Ravassa (Carolina), Brock Powell (Lyle aka FistPuncher), Karina La Voz (La Cebolla) and Thomas Sanders (Neighslayer).

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”

11:45 A.M.-12:45 P.M | Location: Hyperion Stage

Watch an exclusive sneak peek of the premiere episode of “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” followed by a Q&A with cast and creative team, ahead of the 2023 debut on Disney Channel and Disney+.

Guests scheduled to appear include Diamond White (Lunella/Moon Girl), Fred Tatasciore (Devil Dinosaur), Libe Barer (Casey), Laurence Fishburne (executive producer), Steve Loter (executive producer), and Pilar Flynn (producer).

 

“The Santa Clauses”

6:00-7:00 P.M | Location: Premiere Stage 

Join “The Santa Clauses” cast and creatives for a lively panel as they discuss the return of the beloved franchise and share a first look at the upcoming Disney+ Original series.

Guests scheduled to appear include Tim Allen (Scott Calvin), Elizabeth Mitchell (Carol), Kal Penn (Simon), Elizabeth Allen-Dick (Sandra), Austin Kane (Cal), Matilda Lawler (Betty), Devin Bright (Noel), Rupali Redd (Grace), Jack Burditt (executive producer), and Jason Winer (executive producer).

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”

10:30-11:30 A.M | Location: Premiere Stage

The cast and creative team of the Disney+ animated series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” gather to discuss the acclaimed revival of the groundbreaking series “The Proud Family” and share an inside look at the upcoming season.

Guests scheduled to appear include Bruce W. Smith (creator and executive producer), Ralph Farquhar (executive producer), Kyla Pratt (Penny Proud), Paula Jai Parker (Trudy Proud), JoMarie Payton (Suga Mama), Cedric “The Entertainer” (Uncle Bobby), Keke Palmer (Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins), EJ Johnson (Michael Collins), Alisa Reyes (LaCienega Boulevardez), Karen Malina White (Dijonay Jones), and Soleil Moon Frye (Zoey Howzer).

Additionally, Disney Branded Television series and talent will also appear on the Expo Live Stage, the Disney Bundle Stage and at Talent Central throughout the weekend.

D23 Expo is sold out. Select presentations will be streamed for guests at D23 Expo [LIVE]. For more information, visit D23Expo.com.