(L-R) Todrick Hall, Nina West and Hayley Kiyoko will all be a part of Disney+’s “This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular” virtual concert. (All photos from Twitter)
In celebration of Pride month, Disney+ will be holding their “This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular” virtual concert June 27.
Kermit The Frog, Todrick Hall and Hayley Kiyoko are among the entertainers set to perform during the virtual event, which is being hosted by “RuPaul Drag Race” alum Nina West.
The event, which will be live-streamed on Disney+’s YouTube and Facebook, will also feature appearances from “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” stars Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini, “Big Sky” actor Jesse James Keitel, “Drag Race” season 12 contestant Jackie Cox, Broadway star Michael James Scott, a cappella group DCappella and “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” actor Alex Newell.
The Pride event is being directed by “Growing Fangs” director Ann Marie Pace and is going to be produced in partnership with Disney Music Group and the Disney PRIDE Employee Resource Group.
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The event itself will include notable and iconic Disney songs reinterpreted through an LGBTQ+ lens.
“At Disney+, we believe in the power of inclusive storytelling to bring us together and inspire us to live authentically,” said Joe Earley, global head of Marketing and Content Curation for Disney+, in a statement. “We are committed to amplifying the voices of our LGBTQ+ creators and talent, and platforming content that reminds people to love loud — and sing louder — in this special event.”
The concert seeks to raise awareness for GLSEN, a nonprofit that works to ensure that LGBTQ+ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
Subscribers to the streaming service will also have access to stories featured in its “Celebrate Pride Month” section. It will contain special spotlights, musical moments and the Pixar SparkShort “Out.”
“This is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular” premieres on the Disney+ YouTube channel and Facebook page June 27 at 8 p.m. ET.
