Disney's The Magic Box Wows Joburg Audiences

Audiences Love Disney’s “The Magic Box” At Montecasino!
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 13 to 15 December. Simply use the voucher code FamilyMagic at checkout to claim your discount.

Disney’s The Magic Box is a stage musical that immerses the audience in an unprecedented theatrical adventure that combines puppetry, elaborate costumes, and projections in an innovative and large-scale staging. The show is a sensory experience that pays tribute to the art of animation and invites 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. Disney’s 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 of 26 top-notch artists.

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.

Show Information

Johannesburg:
The Teatro, Montecasino
22 November 2024 – 5 January 2025

Times:
Weekdays: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 7:30pm
Weekends: Saturdays 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm; Sundays 2pm, 5pm

Ticket Prices:
Weekdays (Wednesday, Thursdays): R200, R250, R350, R450 (including VAT)
Weekend (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays): R250, R350, R450, R550 (including VAT)

Bookings:
Tickets on sale via
Disney The Magic Box, Showtime or Feverup

Group Bookings:
20% Discount on groups of 21 and more – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday performances only valid for the top two prices

Duration:
90 minutes, no interval

Age Restriction:
No children under 3 years. PG recommended

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