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[06/17/21 - 05:33 AM]
Disney+'s "This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular" to Premiere on YouTube and Facebook on June 27
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.

[via press release from Disney+]

Disney+'s "This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular" To Premiere On Youtube And Facebook On June 27

Hosted by Nina West, the Virtual Concert will Feature Performances from: Alex Newell, DCappella, Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini, Hayley Kiyoko, Jackie Cox, Jesse James Keitel, Kermit the Frog, Michael James Scott, Todrick Hall, and West

BURBANK, Calif. (June 17, 2021) Disney+ will celebrate its community of LGBTQ+ creators, employees, and fans with its first-ever virtual variety show, "This is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular" premiering on the Disney+ YouTube and Facebook on Sunday, June 27 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM 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 performance lineup includes: 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: 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.

"At Disney+, we believe in the power of inclusive storytelling to bring us together and inspire us to live authentically," said Joe Earley, global head of Marketing and Content Curation for Disney+. "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."

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.

The concert will raise awareness for GLSEN, a nonprofit that The Walt Disney Company is proud to support, 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.

Subscribers can discover LGBTQ+ characters and stories in the "Celebrate Pride Month'' content set now streaming on Disney+ and join in recognizing the community all month long with special spotlights, musical moments, laughter, and love. Also in honor of Pride Month, the Pixar SparkShort "OUT" is now available to watch on YouTube with a special introduction from writer and director Steven Hunter and producer Max Sachar.

Fans can use #DisneyPlusPride and follow Disney+ on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to celebrate Pride month throughout June.

ABOUT DISNEY+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers commercial-free streaming alongside an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of The Disney Bundle that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

ABOUT GLSEN:

GLSEN works to create safe and inclusive learning environments for all. GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, and/or gender expression. Each year, GLSEN programs and resources reach millions of students and educators in K-12 schools, via action at the national, state, and local level. Since 1990, GLSEN has improved conditions for LGBTQ+ students across the United States, helped launch an international movement to address LGBTQ+ issues in education and is committed to the advancement of our mission and the greater good to equity and justice, specifically racial, gender and disability justice in K-12 education.





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