Behind The Ears: The History of AIDA on Broadway - Disney’s Unlikely Broadway Hit

On this episode of Behind The Ears, we explore the rocky history of AIDA, Disney’s third and most adult Broadway Musical! Business Inquiries: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @behindthe.magic Behind The Ears takes a deep dive into the history of Disney’s hidden gems. From movies, to television, to Broadway and beyond, we’ll explore lesser known Disney projects and take a look at where they fit in the Disney legacy. Come Behind The Ears with us! Leave a comment with suggestions on what you’d like to see explored next! CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:28 Verdi’s AIDA 2:06 Disney Eyes AIDA 2:56 Early Development 3:45 The Cast 4:54 Trouble in Atlanta 6:08 Back to the Drawing Board 7:24 Concept Album 8:21 A Rocky Start In Chicago 9:41 AIDA Comes to Broadway/Reviews 11:24 The 2000 Tony Awards 12:57 AIDA Thrives 13:30 Famous Cast Replacements 14:15 AIDA Closes on Broadway 14:53 Conclusion