Notes from Disney Cruise Line Presentation: Tangled the Musical

Introduction

• Presented by Leigh, Disney Cruise Line Cruise Director
• Special presentation of Tangled the Musical
• Features live performances of characters and songs from Disney's Tangled
• Set designed to resemble a Bavarian kingdom
• Developed exclusively for Disney Cruise Line

Creative Team

• Alan Menken: Academy Award-winning composer wrote three new songs for the show
• Grammy Award-winning lyricist
• Tony Award-winning costume designer
• Emmy Award-winning puppet designer

Overview of Tangled the Musical

• Based on the story of Rapunzel
• The story begins with a queen who gets sick and is saved by a magical flower that grows in the forest
• The queen gives birth to a princess, Rapunzel, who has magical hair
• A woman, Mother Gothel, kidnaps Rapunzel to use the magic for herself

Characters

• Rapunzel: A princess with magical hair, longs to see the outside world on her 18th birthday
• Flynn Rider: A thief who becomes Rapunzel's love interest
• Mother Gothel: Rapunzel's adoptive mother, who keeps her in the tower

Key Songs and Scenes

• "When Will My Life Begin?": Rapunzel's longing to experience life outside the tower
• "Mother Knows Best": Gothel warns Rapunzel about the dangers of the outside world
• "I've Got a Dream": A tavern scene where characters share their dreams, highlighting their desires beyond their current lives
• "I See the Light": A duet between Rapunzel and Flynn, expressing their connection and newfound freedom

Major Themes

• The journey of self-discovery and freedom
• The conflict between safety and adventure
• The importance of dreams and aspirations
• The contrast between reality and idealized visions of the world

Conclusion

• The musical ends with Rapunzel reuniting with her parents and finding her place in the world
• Provides a message about love, family, and following one's dreams
• Encouragement to stay tuned for more Disney Cruise Line magic in future presentations