Overview

• Disney Entertainment co-chair Alan Bergman notified employees that Thomas Schumacher is leaving his president and chief creative officer post at Disney Theatrical Group.
• Day-to-day leadership transfers to Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, according to Bergman’s memo reported by Variety.
• Schumacher will continue with the unit as a consultant and behind-the-scenes creative presence focused on future artists and audiences.
• The longtime executive has led Disney Theatrical since 2001 after joining Disney to produce The Rescuers Down Under in 1990, expanding Disney on Ice, introducing sensory-friendly performances, and growing school musical licensing.
• Coverage notes the transition occurs as Disney’s board signals a CEO succession decision could be announced in the coming months ahead of an expected 2026 handover, with reporting speculating on candidates including Josh D’Amaro, Dana Walden, and Alan Bergman.