LION KING Welcomes New 'Cubs'
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 30, 2009
Broadway's landmark musical THE LION KING has welcomed new cast members ALPHONSO ROMERO JONES II and Marquis Kofi Rodriguez ('Young Simba,) and SHEREEN PIMENTEL and SHANNON SKYE TAVAREZ ('Young Nala) to the company. Rodriguez and Pimentel made their Broadway debuts last night, September 29. Tavarez will make her Broadway debut tonight, September 30 and Jones will make his Broadway debut on tomorrow, October 1. Produced by Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions, THE LION KING officially opened on November 13, 1997 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The production moved in its entirety, including all 52-cast members and the entire 24-member orchestra, from the New Amsterdam Theatre on June 4, 2006, and began performances nine days later at its current home, the Minskoff Theatre on June 13, 2006. The move followed the completion of custom renovations to accommodate the Tony Award-winning production.
Hensley, Gets, Zambello, Brescia, Hatch Set To Appear In THE SKY IS NOT FALLING Benefit Concert 10/5 At St. Luke's Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 15, 2009
Tony-winner Shuler Hensley (Young Frankenstein, Oklahoma), Broadway, television and film star Malcolm Gets (The Story of My Life, Amour), acclaimed director Francesca Zambello (The Little Mermaid, Little House on the Prairie) Lisa Brescia (Wicked, Aida) The Lion King's Nathaniel Stampley, and Billy Elliot's Joel Hatch are all scheduled to appear in THE SKY IS NOT FALLI¬NG a benefit concert for the SKYLIGHT OPERA THEATRE at 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 5th, 2009 at St. Luke's Theatre at 308 W. 46th Street (off 8th Avenue).
As Of 3/3 Ta'rea Campbell Joins THE LION KING As Nala
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 9, 2009
TA'REA CAMPBELL, began performances as NALA on Tuesday, March 3 in THE LION KING on Broadway.
TA'REA CAMPBELL (Nala), a native of Philadelphia, joins the Broadway company after touring for three years as Nala in both the Cheetah and Gazelle tours of Lion King. Also on Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors; Standby for the title role in Aida.
Photo Coverage: Touring Broadway Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Apr 16, 2008
The Broadway League announced the winners of the Touring Broadway Awards today at its annual Spring Road Conference. Wicked was recognized for the second year in a row as the 'Touring Broadway Audience Choice Award' and also took home prizes for 'Best Musical Score of a Touring Production' and 'Best Direction of a Touring Production.'
'The Lion King' Finally Roars into 10th Year on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 29, 2007
Disney's The Lion King, which would have celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway Sunday, November 11 with a gala performance at the Minskoff Theatre, is back on Pride Rock! Since its Broadway opening on November 13, 1997, The Lion King has been seen by 45 million people worldwide.
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