The plan to build a casino in the same building as The Lion King will not move forward.

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both on and off the stage…

Preview: Peter Hargrave revels in the role he's played in the musical's Broadway tour more than 1,000 times: "I like to think Scar is the fan favorite. It is an iconic Disney villain.”

LONDON REPORT: “THE PRODUCERS” IS BACK — JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT! Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom in “The Producers” (2025).September 11, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and To…

Housso Sémon, most recently seen on Broadway in Suffs and The Lion King, has released her debut single Lover across all major streaming platforms. Produced by Noah Evan Wilson, Lover is Sémon’s first origin…

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both on and off the stage…

Oct 23 – Nov 16, 2025 Buell Theatre Official tickets at https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/lion-king/ Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the mo…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Tourism + Conventions (NYC Tourism), and The Broadway League today presented “Founded By Broadway,” a free live concert to celebrate the 400th anniversary of New York Cit…

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. A Chance to Conduct Wicked and More at the Broadway Flea Market and Great Auction Ever wanted to conduct the music at Wicked? Here's your chance. The …

LOS ANGELES — Thomas Schumacher, the long-serving executive who was key to Walt Disney Co.’s success on Broadway, is stepping down this month, the company said Wednesday. The producer joined Disney 38 years…

Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann make his Marriott Th…

The Broadway veteran's final performance took place August 31.

Tshidi Manye, who played Rafiki in Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway for over 9,000 performances, played her final performance on Sunday after being a part of the production for 25 years. Watch a video of her …

Thomas Schumacher, the chief creative officer of Disney Theatrical Group, Disney’s theatrical division, is stepping down after decades with the company. The move was announced in a memo sent by Alan Bergman, …

On Sunday Aug. 31, 2025, Tshidi Manye, who portrayed the role of Rafiki in Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway, played her final performance after being a part of the production for 25 years and having performed…

Schumacher helped create Disney's theatrical division, ushering in hits such as 'The Lion King,' 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast.'

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both on and off the stage…

The Tony-winning Disney musical continues on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre.

The Lion King is welcoming Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi back as Rafiki beginning tonight, Tuesday, September 2. Pitjeng-Molebatsi stepped into the role temporarily earlier this year and is now taking it over offici…

Pitjeng-Molebatsi will succeed longstanding cast member Tshidi Manye.

Tshidi Manye performed for 25 years and 9,000 performances as Rafiki in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway. The beloved actor took her final bow as Rafiki on Sunday, August 29th at the Minskoff Theatre in NY…

With more than 9,000 performances, Manye is the world's longest-running Rafiki.

Manye first played the role in the Toronto production, before joining the Broadway company.

After 9,000 performances as Rafiki in The Lion King, Tshidi Manye is set to depart the Broadway production. Manye first performed with the show's Toronto company in 2000, and most of her 9,000 performances have…

With more than 9,000 performances, Manye is the world's longest-running Rafiki.

After more than 9,000 performances as the shaman in the Broadway show, Tshidi Manye prepares to hang up her baboon costume.

There are a few Broadway theaters that have had shows run so long in them, that those shows are the only ones that have played there during many theater-goers' lifetime. Until recently, there was a generation o…

David D'Lancy Wilson and Gilbert Domally are now leading the long-running Disney musical on the road.

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa and Gilbert Domally as Simba. Wilson and Domally will begin performances on Tuesday, September 23 in Portland, O…

Housso Sémon, most recently seen on Broadway in Suffs and The Lion King, will release her debut single Lover on September 5 across all major streaming platforms. Produced by Noah Evan Wilson, Lover is Sémon�…

Randy Rainbow has released a parody of "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," from the Lion King with his latest Donald Trump diss track. The new music video, titled "He Just Can't Wait to Be King," parodies the Elton…

We know him as Squidward, Bert, Scar, and more- but how well does Gavin Lee know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he …

Gavin Lee is no stranger to the Disney canon. Now playing 'Scar' in The Lion King, Gavin is enjoying his third run in a Disney production (he has also starred in Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast) and he kn…

Go inside rehearsals for Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann will make his M…

Age: 52 Hometown: South Side of Chicago, Illinois Current Role: Cheryl Porter is making her Broadway debut as Angelique, a character inspired by the Nurse in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, in the musical &…

Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway will welcome new performers in the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala. Caleb Beltran and Julius-Raymond Weems IV will play Young Simba, while McKenzie Sherie Lewis and Emma…

The Tony-winning Disney hit continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

Disney’s The Lion King will welcome new cast members beginning tonight, Tuesday, August 19. Caleb Beltran and Julius-Raymond Weems IV will perform as Young Simba, while McKenzie Sherie Lewis and Emma Origenes…

The Disney musical is the third-longest-running show in Broadway history.

“Founded By Broadway,” a free live concert, will celebrate the 400th anniversary of New York City and spotlight Broadway’s vital role in the city’s history. The concert — which will take place live in…

The Caesars Palace Community Advisory Committee held its first public meeting Wednesday at the Scandinavia House, discussing a proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square — a move many in the Broadway comm…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Story Picks, Click He…

Gavin Lee is no stranger to the Disney canon. Now playing 'Scar' in the Lion King, Gavin is enjoying his third run in a Disney production (he has also starred in Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast) and he kn…

The Mamma Mia! revival became one of the top five earners on Broadway last week, with the ABBA musical selling out and grossing $1,573,128 for seven previews at the Winter Garden. That figure puts Mamma at four…

Disney's The Lion King has had a long and fruitful run at The Princess of Wales Theatre. It was almost two years ago that it was announced the show would be mounted in Toronto. Performers from around the countr…

by Ben Schrager. Instagram: @ben.schrager. Bluesky: @ benschrager.bsky.social . NEW YORK, NY. - Disney announced today the abrupt closure...

The principal cast has been revealed for the upcoming North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Isaiah Bailey will lead the company in the title role of ‘T…

Caesars Palace Times Square is currently bidding to build a casino next to The Lion King.

Tonight, Wednesday, August 6, Disney's Aladdin will officially surpass Miss Saigon to become the 14th longest-running production in Broadway history, celebrating its 4,092nd performance at the New Amsterdam The…

On Tuesday, Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda is paying another visit to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The Tony winner has been a frequent guest of the show, appearing in both cameo and official guest appeara…

Marriott Theatre will present Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann, who currently stars as Charl…

The reputation of “Hamlet,” no matter where, how, or in what style it is presented, precedes it. If you haven’t acted in it yourself, seen a production, or read it in school, you’ve probably seen “The…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Story Picks, Click Here Go…

Earlier this week, on Thursday, July 31, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. The week…

Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Check out photos from today's show! …

Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. This week's performances featured a …

Summer marches on in New York City, and so do all the hit shows lining the streets of the Theater District. Check out the latest on this week's episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal. See Tony nominee…

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both on and off the stage…

Salvatore Antonio plays Scar in the Toronto production of Disney's The Lion King. He shows us the Scar costume, and all the leather it entails. He also shares a few secrets about it.

On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. To chronicle…

Fifteen years ago, L. Steven Taylor joined The Lion King on Broadway. He’s been stalking the Pride Lands ever since, including in the show’s national tour and, for the last 10 years, as Mufasa. With a degr…

Correspondent Charlie Cooper takes a stroll with The Lion King star L. Steven Taylor. Get tickets to THE LION KING: https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-lion-king/

Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park continued its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. This week's performances featured th…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, theatre fans! Welcome to Wake Up with Bro…

The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is here to give you a front-row seat to the best theater in New York City. Get all the buzz in the latest episode.  See Tony nominee Conrad Ricamora in conversation with h…

How well do our actors know the plot of “The Lion King?” Find out as they breakdown the story in just 60 seconds.

Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as "Scar." Fresh off his run in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on Broadway, Lee replaces former …

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both on and off the stage…

Broadway's The Lion King welcomes two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee to the company as Scar on July 22. He replaces Michael Hollick in the role. Lee has received Tony nominations for originating the rol…

The role marks the two-time Tony nominee's third for Disney.

Need help picking your next Broadway excursion? Let this week's episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal remind you of all the hits, new and old, lighting up stages across the Theater District.  See T…

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both on and off the stage…

Today, between is all about the animals- or at least it is in Shubert Alley. Broadway Barks returns for its 27th annual dog and cat adoption event (3-6:30pm) between West 44th and 45th Streets, and between Broa…

If I said, "rolling pin and chaste silver razor" or "a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, a slipper as pure as gold," you'd probably know right away what Broadway show to whic…

TDF will launch its 14th season of Autism Friendly Performances (AFP) with the 2025 Tony-winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending on Sunday, August 17 at 1 p.m. at the Belasco Theatre. The season will also inclu…