When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney

Phoenix Theatre
100 E McDowell Road Phoenix

The life of the legendary Walt Disney comes to the stage in a dramatic new musical, When You Wish. An animation pioneer and theme park visionary, Walt Disney is beloved by millions the world over for his magical contributions to popular culture. This show at the Phoenix Theatre takes a closer look at Disney's life and the struggles, heartaches and triumphs that influenced him and his work. From his humble beginnings in Kansas City to the opening of Disneyland in 1955, When You Wish is the story of a man with a vision and the tenacity to bring it to life, set to a jazzy score by Dean McClure.