VP of Producing & Development — Theatrical Innovation Leader

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Disney Theatrical Group in New York is seeking a Vice President of Producing & Development to lead creative direction, assemble and guide high-performing teams, and drive a portfolio of titles from development through opening productions.

The role requires 10+ years in producing, ability to manage complex budgets, travel globally for development and rehearsals, and a collaborative approach to partner with EP and other TWDC teams to deliver extraordinary live entertainment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years proven experience in a wide variety of creative idioms/mediums, especially musical theater, with a strong producing background.
• Experience leading creative teams and navigating production challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated to pursue opportunities and overcome challenges.
• Ability to work outside the USA and adapt TWDC standards respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership, driving creative direction and building high-performing teams.
• Oversee development of titles from formation through opening productions and reimagining legacy works.
• Lead script and score development sessions and build consensus within the creative team.
• Lead design sessions and contribute to esthetic direction, routing misalignments effectively.
• Accountable for large production budgets and budgets' ongoing development.
• Develop new forms of live entertainment and partner with TWDC units.
• Escalation point for complex production issues, maintaining calm and structured leadership.
• Maintain strong internal communication cadence to minimize surprises.
• Build and mentor Producers who can lead their own projects and teams.
• Uphold accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Producing leadership

Creative collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Global travel readiness

Job description

Disney Theatrical Group in New York is seeking a Vice President of Producing & Development to lead creative direction, assemble and guide high-performing teams, and drive a portfolio of titles from development through opening productions.

The role requires 10+ years in producing, ability to manage complex budgets, travel globally for development and rehearsals, and a collaborative approach to partner with EP and other TWDC teams to deliver extraordinary live entertainment.