Plenty for even the most jaded theater snob to appreciate. PETER HARGRAVE is absolutely enthralling as "Scar" able to strike fear into your heart while also evoking laughter.
(Michael Paulson's article appeared in The New York Times, 11/16; via Pam Green; Photograph: Julie Taymor, who not only directed the show but also designed its costumes, puppets and masks, b…
In the case of Disney's "The Lion King," designer/director Julie Taymor's revolutionary stage production continues to have a life of its own across a twenty-five-year existence.
Despite being 25 years old on Broadway and outlasting the childhoods of my kids, "The Lion King" still manages to amaze adults and children with its level of spectacle.
Earlier this month, Keith Wann, a performance artist and long-time sign language interpreter for the Deaf on Broadway, filed a lawsuit against Theater Development Fund for rescinding its job…
Julie Taymor appeared on The View to celebrate 25 years of The Lion King on Broadway. Taymor brought along performers from the Broadway production who demonstrated the puppets used in the sh…
As he marks his 20th year in a show now celebrating its 25th Broadway anniversary, Mercer says that enthusiastic audiences---and a certain amount of backstage pranks---are what keep him ener…
A surprising collaboration between an entertainment giant (Disney) and an avant-garde artist (Julie Taymor) birthed the most successful musical in history.
By Melissa Griegel . . . The Miskoff Theatre at 201 West 44th Street welcomed back cast and creatives to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show's opening 25 years ago on November 13t, 19…
Heather Headley took to Instagram to share a clip of her singing 'Shadowland' in honor of the 25th anniversary of The Lion King. Heather Headley originated the role of Nala in The Lion King,…
The Lion King celebrated its 25th anniversary last night, Sunday, November 13th. Check out video footage from the big night here, featuring a performance from Lebo M, plus the stars taking t…
The Lion King celebrated its 25th anniversary last night, Sunday, November 13th and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
To celebrate THE LION KING's 25th Anniversary on Broadway, company alums Jelani Remy (Adult Simba) and Kissy Simmons (Adult Nala) welcomed back 25 years of young Cubs to our stage, performin…
THE LION KING's 25th Broadway Anniversary was an evening packed with surprises, from emotional reunions by original cast and creative team to an outdoor block party concert featuring Lebo M.
