Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Lion King Confirms Untimely Passing of Actor Marquis Floyd by Andrew Gans

Mr. Floyd was starring in the national tour of the Disney hit, which canceled its March 23 performance following the tragic news.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Sudden Passing of THE LION KING Cast Member Marquis Floyd Confirmed by Disney Theatricals

Marquis Floyd, a member of the national tour ensemble of Disney's The Lion King, passed away suddenly on March 23. Disney Theatrical Group confirmed the death but has not disclosed additiona…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24PM
Monday, March 24, 2025

Broadway in Portland Announces the 2025-2026 Season by Matthew Herzog

Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Photo: Johan Persson. Broadway in Portland is pleased to announce the outstanding 2025-2026 season of Broadway shows at Kelle…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 11:20PM
Saturday, March 22, 2025

What to stream: ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,’ Timothée Chalamet, Will Smith, Seth Rogen and Atomfall by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Will Smith releasing his first new album in 20 years and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” Barry Jenkins’ photorealistic prequel to the 1994 animated classic, are some o…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

London's The Lion King Will Welcome New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues in the West End at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Broadway Alaska Announces Operations Pause & Cancels Remaining Shows

The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) has announced a pause in its Broadway Alaska programming for the upcoming season, including the scheduled presentation of Disney’s The Lion…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM
Saturday, March 15, 2025

‘The Lion King’ Roars at the Broward Center by Christopher McDaniel

An absolute stunner of a stage musical, Broadway Across America has the best show of all South Florida’s theater seasons with Disney’s The Lion King. On stage for the majority of March a…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

It’s the Circle of Life: ‘Disney’s THE LION KING’ Reignites Broward Center by Mindy Leaf

Touted as “The Worlds #1 Musical” (in earnings and ongoing popularity), the six Tony Award-winning (including Best Musical) “nothing else like it” theatrical extravaganza that is Dis…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

MUFASA: THE LION KING Sets Disney+ Streaming Debut

Streaming audiences around the world will experience the epic adventure, unforgettable music, and cinematic visuals of Mufasa: The Lion King when the film journeys to Disney+ on March …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Greatest Showman to Premiere in Bristol, England in Spring 2026 with New Songs by Pasek and Paul by Darryn King

A stage version of the 20th Century Fox motion picture The Greatest Showman will premiere in Bristol, England in spring 2026. The musical will feature the Grammy Award-winning and Academy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:18AM
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The Lion King | Rafiki's Costume by Mirvish Productions

Toronto's Rafiki, Zama Magudulela, shows us her costume, and tells us about how it came to be. Have you ever wondered how she picks up baby Simba with those long bamboo fingers, or why she h…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:36PM
Saturday, March 1, 2025

The best theatre to stream this month: The Lion King, Churchill in Moscow, The Other Place and more by Chris Wiegand

An anniversary show for the pride of Disney, a secret meeting of wartime leaders and a very modern Antigone are among this month’s highlights Talk about the circle of life: past stars of t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:24AM
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King | Behind the Scenes at a Simba Photoshoot by Mirvish Productions

Take a behind the scenes look at a photoshoot for Disney’s The Lion King! Celebrated photographer Cylla von Tiedemann photographs Aphiwe Nyezi as Simba, with Camille Eanga-Selenge as Nala

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:02PM
Friday, February 21, 2025

Come with us to the FREE The Lion King exhibition at Battersea Power Station 🦁 by Official London Theatre

Disney’s award-winning musical, The Lion King, is marking its 20 millionth guest in London with a free pop-up exhibition at Battersea Power Station during February half-term! Visitors wil…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:25AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Blakely Slaybaugh to join ‘The Lion King’ by Ruthie Fierberg

New actors playing Young Nala have also been announced.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:06PM

Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s The Lion King’ at The Hippodrome Theatre by Lynne Menefee

The ground-breaking juggernaut of theater, the musical stage adaptation of Disney’s Academy Award-winning 1994 animated feature, “The Lion King,” is here to brighten up the dreary wint…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:05PM

THE LION KING to Welcome Blakely Slaybaugh as Zazu

The Lion King will welcome Blakely Slaybaugh to the company as Zazu, beginning performances in March. Learn more about new cast members and see how to purchase tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:47PM

The West End cast of The Lion King perform One By One at Battersea Power Station by Official London Theatre

Disney’s award-winning musical is now in its 25th triumphant year at London’s Lyceum Theatre, having entertained over 20 million theatregoers and become 10,000 shows. Get tickets for T…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:23AM
Monday, February 17, 2025

Video: Heather Headley Performs 'Shadowland' From THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert

Disney has debuted a new clip from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, the concert experience now on Disney+. In the video, original Broadway performer Heather Headley takes the stage to pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:15PM

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda Reprises HAMILTON Role in SNL50 Special

Lin-Manuel Miranda donned his classic Hamilton costume for a musical medley on the SNL50 special. The musical medley featured 'My Shot' from Hamilton, as well as songs from Les Miserables, T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM
Sunday, February 16, 2025

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Mulaney, Nathan Lane & More in SNL50 Musical Sketch

On tonight's star-studded lineup for NBC’s highly anticipated 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special,' John Mulaney led another one of his signature musical sketches. The segment featured songs …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39PM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

HAMILTON, THE LION KING and More to Take Part in Kids’ Night on Broadway

Kids’ Night on Broadway will return on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Children 18 and under are invited to attend any of the 18 participating Broadway shows for free when accompanied by a full-pa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:35AM
Monday, February 10, 2025

How ‘The Lion King’s Resident Dance Supervisor Keeps the Musical in Motion by Ellen Jacobs

“Everything in the show moves,” said Ruthlyn Salomons, whose job for 25 years has been to oversee all the parts, people and puppets of this kinetic musical.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM
Friday, February 7, 2025

Video: Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, & Jason Weaver Reunite for 'Hakuna Matata' Performance at the Hollywood Bowl

Disney has debuted the performance of Hakuna Matata from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. In the video, original performers Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, and Jason Weaver reunite for a ren…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM
Monday, February 3, 2025

MUFASA: THE LION KING Sets Digital and Blu-ray Release

Mufasa is coming home. Disney has announced the digital and physical media release of Mufasa: The Lion King, the 2024 origin story of the fan-favorite character.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15AM
Friday, January 31, 2025

Video: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Circle of Life' at THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert

Disney has debuted a clip from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. In the video, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson performs a powerful rendition of the iconic number Circle of Life, surrounded by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM
Thursday, January 30, 2025

Video: THE LION KING AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Trailer with Heather Headley, Nathan Lane, & More

Disney has debuted the first trailer for The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, a concert experience filmed at the legendary Los Angeles venue in 2024. The concert celebrating the enduring leg…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:13PM

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