When Beauty and the Beast opened at the Palace Theatre in the spring of 1994, it kicked off a Broadway takeover that eventually brought The Lion King, Aladdin, and Frozen to Manhattan. For generations of theatergoers, these iconic soundtracks became a quintessential part of a New York night out. But you no longer have to brave the Theater District to hear them live.
Swapping Broadway spectacle for a glowing atmosphere, Candlelight: Disney Love Songs brings these timeless tracks to Long Island and Westchester County. Presented under license from Disney Concerts, it is a stripped-down string tribute that puts the music, and the nostalgia, first.
26 February 2027 18:00 + more dates
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
30 January 2027 16:30
The Sky Room at Saint Peter's University
29 January 2027 18:00 + more dates
Landmark on Main Street
84 Years of Disney Love Songs on Four Strings
For one hour, two violins, a viola, and a cello carry 84 years of cinematic history. Presented under license from Disney Concerts, this sweeping string program traces the evolution of on-screen romance, starting in 1937 with the song that started it all: Snow White’s “Some Day My Prince Will Come”. The concert continues through to 2021 with Encanto’s “Dos Oruguitas”.
Along the way, the quartet breathes life into the Disney Renaissance with hits like “Kiss the Girl”, “Something There”, and “A Whole New World”. The setlist features five Academy Award-winning tracks, including “Beauty and the Beast”, “You’ll Be In My Heart”, and “Remember Me”. But this isn’t just about fairytale royalty. The strings also capture the heartbreak of friendship in Toy Story 2’s “When She Loved Me”, the wordless, lifelong devotion of Up’s “Married Life”, and modern favorites like “I See the Light” and “Love Is an Open Door“.
Three concerts near NYC: choose your venue
Long Island: Landmark on Main Street
Once a local schoolhouse, this 1995 community preservation project is now home to the Jeanne Rimsky Theater. Look for the blue awning on the left side of the building, right across from the public library.
📍 Location: 232 Main Street, Port Washington.
🚆Getting there: Just a short walk from the Port Washington LIRR station.
🚗Parking & Accessibility: Drivers can use street parking, the free Town Dock lot, or the library lot after 5 p.m. on weekends. The theater is wheelchair accessible; reserve accessible parking through the box office at 516-767-6444.
Westchester County: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Designed by Bertram G. Goodhue and consecrated in 1917, this historic downtown church provides stunning acoustics and architectural grandeur, complete with a 1921 Peace Tower.
📍 Location: 85 East Main Street, Mount Kisco.
🚆Getting there: Located close to the Mount Kisco station on Metro-North’s Harlem Line.
🚗Parking & Accessibility: On-site parking is limited, but a municipal lot sits diagonally opposite the venue. The church is fully wheelchair accessible.