Rave reviews, standing ovations and special show times these December holidays.
Disney’s The Magic Box Johannesburg run at Montecasino’s Teatro is continuing the success achieved in Cape Town, being well received by critics and audiences with standing ovations for each performance during both runs. The show runs until Sunday, 5 January 2025. To avoid disappointment, Disney fans are encouraged to book now at disneythemagicbox.com.
Presented by Fever the leading entertainment discovery platform, together with Proactiv Entertainment and RGB, and produced by leading local promoter Showtime Management, in association with leading SA financial institution, First National Bank, Disney’s The Magic Box, developed in collaboration with Disney Theatrical Group, is a 90-minute stage musical that immerses the audience in an unprecedented theatrical adventure combining puppetry, elaborate costumes and projections in an innovative, large-scale staging. The show is a sensory experience paying tribute to the art of animation and inviting the audience to reconnect with the legacy of Disney music through the stories, songs, and characters that have accompanied them through the different stages of their lives. Classic Disney songs merge into an iconic original score and the characters come to life through various theatrical techniques, magnificent choreography, and the voices and performances of a South African cast featuring 26 top-tier artists.
Abbotts College Centurion students enjoyed a drama excursion to the show: “We went to see Disney’s Magic Box and it was just that – absolute magic! Our learners loved seeing something so positive for a change.” Lloyd Loots called Disney’s The Magic Box, “A wonderful showcase of all-time favourite Disney songs and characters coming to life in a unique story,”
Reviewers and celebrities loved the show. The Laura’s World review said, “This is a timeless classic that appeals to every age imaginable and a musical that should be at the very top of everyone’s bucket list this year!” and Sam Nupen called the show “fast-paced and full of colour and spectacle” on her SamSays Facebook page. JacarandaFM host Rozanne McKenzie is a fan, posting “The show is absolutely spectacular – we all loved it,” and actor and singer Emmanuel Castis, was convinced, sharing, “From Steamboat Willie to Moana, what a beautiful trip down Disney Lane! The Magic Box is perfect for the Disney fan in anyone.”
Chet Diepraam noted the production’s spectacular technical side, noting: “The giant set, continuously in motion, is an engineering marvel to behold, and the precision of the visual Disney projections was a show on its own.”
The show made a believer of Sarah Cangley, who posted: “Ordinarily a sceptic who hates cutesy tweety-bird with helium voices and woodland creatures with eyelashes, I was a firm fan by the end and realised that Disney is actually genius!”
Actress Anne Power recognised the hard work on stage, sharing, “What a fabulous show! What fantastic talent we have – congratulations to the performers,” director Steaven Stead calling the cast “phenomenal” and “next level” and actor and director Matthew Counihan commenting, “What a magical journey we are taken on.”
There was plenty of feedback about Disney’s The Magic Box appeal to a wide audience. TV producer and director Anne Williams gave the show high praise, posting “It’s excellent family entertainment of the highest standard – super festive fare!” with her view backed up on Facebook by the Psychedelic Cow Fam, who wrote: “Gauteng, if you have ever been a kid, have kids, like Disney or any of the above, go and see this show!”
Chris Reddy, posting on X, was moved to take things up a notch regarding the power of theatre and Disney’s classic songs, stating: “I felt so proud being a South African – our diverse culture is our superpower!”
If you’re looking for something fun and exciting to do with family and friends this holiday season, Disney’s The Magic Box is an unmissable theatrical show that takes you on a musical journey through your favorite Disney songs and stories! Enjoy 50% off when you purchase 4–6 tickets for evening performances this weekend from 13th to 15 December. Simply use the voucher code FamilyMagic at checkout to claim your discount. The show is a true gift for theatre lovers this Festive Season! Disney’s The Magic Box is perfect for families with school-going children of 6 years and over (PG recommended). Be blown away by the innovative creativity, unique presentation, and wonderful magic of Disney on stage in a musical including excerpts from more than 75 songs from Disney films. For more information about the show, or to book your tickets, go to Disneythemagicbox.com
SHOW INFORMATION
No children under 3 years. Recommended for 6+ years. PG. No intermission.
JOHANNESBURG:
Venue: Montecasino Teatro
Dates: 22 November 2024 – 05 January 2025
Running time: 90 minutes with no intermission
Age: No children under 3 years. PG recommended
Performances:
Weekdays: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 7:30pm.
Weekends: Saturdays 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm; Sundays 2pm, 5pm.
Special performance dates and times:
3pm show on 19 December 2024.
2pm shows: 24, 26, 31 December 2024 and 02 January 2025.
No performances on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
5pm shows: 26 December 2024 and 02 January 2025.
Ticket prices including VAT
Midweek (Wednesday, Thursdays): R200, R250, R350, R450
Weekend (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays): R250, R350, R450, R550
Bookings: DisneyTheMagicBox.com, Showtime.co.za or Feverup.com
Group bookings
20% discount on groups of 21 and more
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday performances only valid for the top two prices.
Contact Jill Somers office hours only, 9am to 5pm, on 079 218 1658 or via showtime.co.za
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