Thomas Schumacher Marcus Woollen Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Thomas Schumacher, Disney Theatrical's chief creative officer, is leaving the division later this month after close to 40 years at Disney. Schumacher helped Disney create its theatrical business, building such hits as The Lion King and Aladdin, which are still running, as well as the stage version of Beauty and the Beast.