In 2007, Disney Music Group enjoyed its most successful year on record. In addition to its successes with High School Musical, Disney Music Group scored major hits with Hannah Montana 2/Meet Miley Cyrus, a two-disc set featuring songs from the second season of the hit Disney Channel series. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart and remained in the Top 10 for 12 weeks. A 55-city Best of Both Worlds concert tour played to sell-out crowds in 2007 and will continue into 2008.
Hollywood Records had a solid hit with The Jonas Brothers' self-titled CD, a gold record from Plain White T's and widespread critical praise for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. The Walt Disney Records label had its biggest year ever and celebrated its 12th consecutive year as the world's No.1 children's label. Lyric Street records found new success with the No.1 hit debut by American Idol finalist Bucky Covington, and in September 2007, Rascal Flatts' new CD Still Feels Good was a top seller.
In January 2008, after an unprecedented sold-out pre-Broadway engagement, Disney Theatrical Group brought the spectacular new stage version of The Little Mermaid to Broadway. The musical features 10 new songs by acclaimed composer Alan Menken. Additionally, The Lion King celebrated its 10th anniversary on Broadway and marked the occasion with stunning new productions in Paris and Johannesburg, South Africa. To date, more than 44 million people around the world have seen this amazing show. Mary Poppins continues to enthrall crowds in New York and a UK tour will take off in 2008 as well as a domestic tour in 2009. Disney Theatrical Group also debuted Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour based on the popular Disney Channel program block.
The Little Mermaid opened on Broadway in January, 2008.
