Christopher Rutherford Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show Interview

Christopher Rutherford Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show Interview

Hit the road this summer with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and your favourite Disney friends Tigger, Cinderella and Disney/Pixar's Buzz Lightyear and Woody for a thrill seeking journey. From Feld Entertainment, the producers of Disney On Ice, Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show will whisk you and your whole family on a talent search adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns and exciting encounters along the way.

Get ready to experience a high-energy adventure, jam packed with hip music, eye-catching chorography and one of a kind scenery that creates an unforgettable journey full of surprises with your favourite Disney friends. For the first time in Disney Live! history, Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story join the show with a hoot and hollerin' hoedown. As the storyline unfolds, you will sing, dance and laugh along with the ever-lovable characters. Come join them at Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show set to leave you on the edge of your seat and ready to embark on your very own road trip.


Tour Dates and Ticket Infromation


December 28th – 30th, 2012: Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Ticketek.com
January 6th and 7th: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Ticketek.com
January 11th – 13th: Sydney Entertainment Centre, Ticketmaster.com.au
January 15th and 16th: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Ticketek.com
January 19th: WIN Entertainment Centre, Ticketek.com
January 21st and 22nd: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Ticketek.com
January 24th – 27th: The Plenary, Melbourne Convention Centre, Ticketmaster.com.au
January 30th and 31st: Silverdome, Launceston
February 2nd and 3rd: Derwent Entertainment Centre, Ticketmaster.com.au
February 9th: AIS Arena, Ticketek.com
February 16th and 17th: Townsville Convention & Exhibition Centre, TECC.

Interview with Christopher Rutherford as Woody

Question: What's your favourite thing about Woody?

Christopher Rutherford: I really admire Woody's dedication to his friends and his role as the benevolent leader of the Toy Story toys.


Question: Do you have any pre-rituals before you go onto stage?

Christopher Rutherford: Aside from my normal tasks of warming up, putting on my show makeup, and prepping my costume, the only pre-show ritual I have is enjoying my morning coffee.


Question: Have you ever forgotten your steps or lines while performing?

Christopher Rutherford: It happens from time to time, but as a professional, you just have to play it off so the audience never knows.


Question: What's it like performing for a huge audience?

Christopher Rutherford: Stage lights are often blinding such that you can't see beyond the first five rows or so. The only difference between large and small audiences is the noise they make. Enthusiastic audiences are always great for the feedback they provide to performers on stage.


Question: What is your favourite Disney movie?

Christopher Rutherford: Lilo & Stitch. Hands down. Stitch is the best character ever!

Question: Have you always loved to dance as a kid?

Christopher Rutherford: wasn't a dancer as a child. I didn't discover my interest in performing until I was 24 years old.


Question: What is your dance anthem that gets you grooving?

Christopher Rutherford: I really get pumped when I hear Levels by Avicii.


Question: Do you have any tips you can share on how to be confident when you're breaking out a dance move?

Christopher Rutherford: Having fun when you're dancing is the key. As long as you're enjoying yourself, people watching you should too.