Thomas Schumacher, Disney Theatrical CCO and Key Figure in Animation Renaissance, to Exit

Thomas Schumacher, who helped lead Walt Disney Animation through its creative renaissance and turned Disney Theatrical Group into a worldwide juggernaut, is set to leave the company later this month after nearly 40 years. "It's the end of an era – after nearly 40 years at Disney, the one and only Thomas Schumacher, who helped build our stage business from the ground up, is transitioning out of his role as Disney Theatrical's Chief Creative Officer to begin his next chapter. He will continue shaping the face of the global theatrical landscape as a behind-the-scenes force focused on the . . .