The special utilizes a , blending the original 1991 animated film with live-action musical performances.

Clips from the original movie are played, and when a musical number begins, the broadcast shifts to a live-action performance on a physical stage.

is a two-hour musical television special that aired on ABC on December 15, 2022. Produced by Jon M. Chu and directed by Hamish Hamilton , the special commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1991 animated classic's historic Academy Award nomination for Best Picture . It is currently available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Production Format and Structure

The live-action sequences were taped in front of a studio audience at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Cast and Creative Team