Disney+ is celebrating Pride in the best way possible! This year, the streaming platform is hosting their first ever virtual variety show, This is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular, premiering on Disney+, YouTube, and Facebook on Sunday June 27 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT.
The concert will feature one-of-a-kind musical performances of songs from the iconic movies and series available to stream on Disney+, reinterpreted through a LGBTQ+ lens.
Hosted by Nina West (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), the list of performers include Alex Newell (“Glee”), DCappella (Disney Music Group’s premier a cappella singing sensation), Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”), Hayley Kiyoko (Recording Artist), Jackie Cox (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Jesse James Keitel (“Big Sky”), Kermit the Frog (“The Muppets”),Nina West, Michael James Scott (“Aladdin” on Broadway), and Todrick Hall (Recording Artist).
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“This is Me: A Virtual Pride Month Spectacular” is directed by Ann Marie Pace who most recently directed Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” short film “Growing Fangs” that is now streaming on the service. The goal of Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” is to diversify the types of stories that are being told and to give access to those who have historically not had it.
Joe Earley, global head of Marketing and Content Curation for Disney+ emphasized that “at Disney+, [they] believe in the power of inclusive storytelling to bring us together and inspire us to live authentically.”
“We are committed to amplifying the voices of our LGBTQ+ creators and talent, and platforming content that reminds people to love loud – and sing louder – in this special event,” he says.
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Produced in partnership with Disney Music Group and the Disney PRIDE Employee Resource Group, the assembled team of host, performers, director, and producers is predominantly composed of members of the LGBTQ+ community, with the support of allies.
In a press release distributed today, Disney explains that the concert will raise awareness for GLSEN, a nonprofit that works to ensure that LGBTQ+ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. The Walt Disney Company proudly contributes towards organizations that support LGBTQ+ communities and people.
Fans can use #DisneyPlusPride and follow Disney+ on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to celebrate Pride month throughout June. Will you be watching the spectacular? Let us know by either leaving a reaction at the bottom of the post or by sending us a tweet at @celebsecrets
