Disney+ has announced a “Pride virtual variety show”
Disney+ has announced a "This is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular" premiering on YouTube and Facebook on the 27th of June.
The event will be hosted by Nina West (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and feature performances from 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).
This is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular is directed by Ann Marie Pace who recently directed the Disney Launchpad short film Growing Fangs.
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 comprised of members of the LGBTQ+ community, with the support of allies.
Source: laughingplace.com