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Mickey Mouse Conducts Orchestra for Disney Icon Bob Iger
30 Oct
Summary
- Bob Iger was honored as the 2026 PAC NYC Icon of Culture.
- Mickey Mouse made a surprise appearance, conducting the orchestra.
- Celebrities like Nick Jonas and Ariana DeBose paid tribute to Iger.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger was celebrated as the 2026 PAC NYC Icon of Culture at a recent event in lower Manhattan. The tribute featured notable guests including Mickey Mouse, Nick Jonas, Ariana DeBose, and ABC News anchors Robin Roberts and David Muir. A life-size Mickey Mouse surprised attendees by conducting the orchestra, a moment Iger found particularly humbling, calling the character a "true icon of culture."
The event highlighted Disney's theatrical productions and music, with Nick Jonas sharing how Iger supported his musical career. Musical performances included hits from Disney's stage shows like Newsies and Aladdin, and EGOT-winning composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul debuted a new song. Other performers included Rufus Wainwright and Samara Joy.
Iger, who is also set to release a memoir titled "One Last Time," reflected on his career and the significance of communal cultural experiences. He emphasized the vital role of art and culture in a polarized world, praising the Perelman Performing Arts Center as a symbol of resilience in lower Manhattan.
