Photo courtesy D23One of the main panels at the upcoming D23 Expo will be Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! It will be packed full of stars and surprises! It’s scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 10 at 3:30 Pacific. It is also one of the panels that will be livestreamed, so you can watch from home! Here is the information on this and more from D23.
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Lilly Singh, Raven-Symoné, Tim Allen, Laurence Fishburne, Brie Larson, Michelle Yeoh, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and More to Attend Disney Branded Television Panel at D23 Expo
Disney Branded Television, home to some of the most iconic stories and characters in the Disney canon, is bringing its Disney magic to kids and families and Disney fans of all ages with its first-ever D23 Expo showcase, Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza!, hosted by Raven-Symoné and Lilly Singh on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, at 3:30 p.m. in Hall D23.
This fan extravaganza will feature big news, big stars, big musical performances and big previews of upcoming series, movies and specials across Disney+ Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Plus, this epic presentation will also be available as part of D23 Expo [LIVE], which will livestream many of the biggest D23 Expo panels and presentations throughout the weekend.
Scheduled to appear during Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! are the stars and creative teams of some of the biggest upcoming titles from Disney Branded Television across Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Junior, including the following:
Disney+
- American Born Chinese: Executive producer Kelvin Yu and stars Michelle Yeoh, Daniel Wu, and Ben Wang
- Growing Up: Executive producer and director Brie Larson and series subject Vanessa Aryee
- High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Stars Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett, Julia Lester, Dara Reneé, Frankie Rodriguez, Saylor Bell Curda, Adrian Lyles, Larry Saperstein, Joe Serafini, and Liamani Segura
- National Treasure: Edge of History: Stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lisette Olivera, Zuri Reed, Lyndon Smith, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, and Jake Austin Walker
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Executive producer and author Rick Riordan and special guests
- Prom Pact and Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.: Stars Peyton Elizabeth and Milo Manheim
- Choir: Detroit Youth Choir and choir director Anthony White
- The Muppets Mayhem: Stars Lilly Singh and The Electric Mayhem, including Teeth, Floyd, Lips, Zoot, Janice, and Animal
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder: Creator and executive producer Bruce W. Smith, executive producer Ralph Farquhar, and cast members Paula Jai Parker, Alisa Reyes Karen Malina White, Soleil Moon Frye, and JoMarie Payton
- The Santa Clauses: Stars Disney Legend Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Kal Penn, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Austin Kane, Matilda Lawler, Devin Bright, and Rupali Redd
- ZOMBIES 3: Stars Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Kylee Russell, Carla Jeffery, Trevor Tordjman, Chandler Kinney, Pearce Joza, Matt Cornett, Terry Hu, and Kyra Tantao
Disney Channel
- Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Executive producers Laurence Fishburne and Steve Loter, and cast members Diamond White, Fred Tatasciore, and Libe Barer
- Phineas and Ferb: Creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh
- Raven’s Home: Stars Raven-Symoné, Issac Ryan Brown, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Felix Avitia, Emmy Liu-Wang, and Rondell Sheridan
- Under Wraps 2: Stars Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, and Phil Wright
Disney Junior
- Alice’s Wonderland Bakery: Star Donald Faison
- Firebuds and Alice’s Wonderland Bakery: Star Yvette Nicole Brown
- Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends and Mickey Mouse Funhouse: Star John Stamos
- Mickey Mouse Funhouse: Star Harvey Guillén
In addition to the Hall D23 showcase, select casts from multiple hit Disney Branded Television series will participate in events throughout D23 Expo, including panel sessions with popular current and upcoming series. The schedule is as follows:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Hamster & Gretel
4:30-5:30 P.M. | Location: Backlot Stage
Join the cast and creative team of Disney Channel’s Hamster & Gretel as they share a behind-the-scenes look at what went into making the music-filled animated series and content from the show.
Guests scheduled to appear include Dan Povenmire (creator and executive producer), Joanna Hausmann (co-producer/story editor), Michael Cimino (Kevin), Meli Povenmire (Gretel), Carolina Ravassa (Carolina), Brock Powell (Lyle aka FistPuncher), Karina La Voz (La Cebolla), and Thomas Sanders (Neighslayer).
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
11:45 A.M.-12:45 P.M | Location: Hyperion Stage
Watch an exclusive sneak peek of the premiere episode of Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, followed by a Q&A with cast and creative team, ahead of the 2023 debut on Disney Channel and Disney+.
Guests scheduled to appear include Diamond White (Lunella/Moon Girl), Fred Tatasciore (Devil Dinosaur), Libe Barer (Casey), Laurence Fishburne (executive producer), Steve Loter (executive producer), and Pilar Flynn (producer).
The Santa Clauses
6:00-7:00 P.M | Location: Premiere Stage
Join The Santa Clauses cast and creatives for a lively panel as they discuss the return of the beloved franchise and share a first look at the upcoming Disney+ Original series.
Guests scheduled to appear include Tim Allen (Scott Calvin), Elizabeth Mitchell (Carol), Kal Penn (Simon), Elizabeth Allen-Dick (Sandra), Austin Kane (Cal), Matilda Lawler (Betty), Devin Bright (Noel), Rupali Redd (Grace), Jack Burditt (executive producer), and Jason Winer (executive producer).
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
10:30-11:30 A.M | Location: Premiere Stage
The cast and creative team of the Disney+ animated series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder gather to discuss the acclaimed revival of the groundbreaking series The Proud Family and share an inside look at the upcoming season.
Guests scheduled to appear include Bruce W. Smith (creator and executive producer), Ralph Farquhar (executive producer), Kyla Pratt (Penny Proud), Paula Jai Parker (Trudy Proud), JoMarie Payton (Suga Mama), Cedric “The Entertainer” (Uncle Bobby), Keke Palmer (Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins), EJ Johnson (Michael Collins), Alisa Reyes (LaCienega Boulevardez), Karen Malina White (Dijonay Jones), and Soleil Moon Frye (Zoey Howzer).
Additionally, Disney Branded Television series and talent will also appear on the Expo Live Stage, the Disney Bundle Stage and at Talent Central throughout the weekend.
D23 Expo is sold out. Select presentations will be streamed for guests at D23 Expo [LIVE]. For more information, visit D23Expo.com.