3 Chicago schools picked for Disney Musicals in Schools Stage Connect

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three Chicago schools have been selected for the inaugural cohort of Disney Musicals in Schools Stage Connect, a new online program bringing the magic of musical theater to kids nationwide.

As part of the Stage Connect program, Alex Haley Academy, Funston Elementary and Grover Cleveland Elementary will receive free teacher training, show kits and performance rights to help students stage their favorite Disney shows like "The Lion King," "Frozen," and "Aladdin," making musical theater more accessible than ever.



Stage Connect builds upon the Disney Musicals in Schools program, which has been igniting a passion for storytelling for 15 years by building sustainable theater programs in public elementary schools.

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Interested in having your school participate in Stage Connect? Applications for the next Disney Musicals in Schools: Stage Connect program are now open.



Visit disneymusicalsinschool.com/stageconnect to find out if your school is eligible and submit an application.

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