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THE LION KING Welcomes Back Jelani Remy as Simba Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2022


The Lion King will welcome Jelani Remy back to the Broadway production in the role of Simba beginning tonight, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Brandon A. McCall is on a leave of absence and is scheduled to return Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Disney's THE LION KING Will Debut in the Middle East This November
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022


Marking its 25-year anniversary, the world-famous, award-winning musical is set for a historical 4-week run in the UAE capital from November 16 to December 10 at Yas Island's Etihad Arena.

MAMMA MIA!, FROZEN JR. & More Top the List of School Theatre's Most Popular Plays & Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022


See the latest results according to the Educational Theatre Association’s annual play survey to see ALL of the most popular plays and musicals done in school theaters around the country during the 2021-2022 school year.

THE LION KING Extends Season at Manchester Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022


The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland and Manchester Theatres have announced on sale dates for a seven week extension of the musical THE LION KING, opening at the Palace Theatre later this year.

Pearl Khwezi to Assume the Role of Nala in THE LION KING Beginning Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022


The Lion King has announced that Pearl Khwezi will assume the role of Nala in the Broadway production beginning tonight, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Adrienne Walker played her final performance last month.

BWW Previews: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Apr 28, 2022


The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King is celebrating its 20th anniversary today, Wednesday, April 27 in Wichita, where the award-winning musical begins a two-week return engagement tonight at The Century II Concert Hall and plays through Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Disney's THE LION KING North American Tour Celebrates 20th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2022


The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King is celebrating its 20th anniversary today, Wednesday, April 27 in Wichita, where the award-winning musical begins a two-week return engagement tonight at The Century II Concert Hall. 

Disney's THE LION KING to Return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022


Disney’s The Lion King, St. Louis’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever, will leap onto the Fabulous Fox Theatre stage from Wednesday, June 1 to Sunday, June 19. Find out how to get tickets and more.

BWW Spain Instagram TakeOver con Gustavo Nuñez (EL REY LE�"N)
by Elena Díaz-Guerra - Apr 1, 2022


Mañana, 2 de abril, el actor controlará durante 24 horas la cuenta de BroadwayWorld Spain en Instagram.

THE LION KING Tour Celebrates Record-Breaking, Sold-Out Greensboro Premiere Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022


 Disney’s The Lion King continues to reign across North America with a record-breaking, sold-out premiere engagement in Greensboro. The award-winning musical broke two records at the venue during the week ending March 6, 2022: highest-grossing week with a gross of $1,958,506 and the highest one-week attendance, with 23,040 guests seeing the show.

Disney's THE LION KING Returns To Salt Lake City in 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2022


By popular demand, Disney's The Lion King will return to Salt Lake City for the first time since its triumphant premiere engagement in March/April of 2017, where the production played a sold-out run at the Eccles Theater.  This exclusive four-week return engagement at the Eccles Theater begins Thursday, September 29, 2022 and plays through Sunday, October 23, 2022. The public on-sale for individual tickets to The Lion King will be announced at a later date.  

The Fabulous Fox Theatre Announces On Sale Date for THE LION KING Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2022


Tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m. St. Louis’s most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Fabulous Fox Theatre stage on Wednesday, June 1 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, June 19.

Photos: See Darian Sanders & Kayla Cyphers in New Images From THE LION KING Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021


Disney’s The Lion King North American tour released two new production photos today of Darian Sanders (Simba) and Kayla Cyphers (Nala). 

Video: THE LION KING Pays Tribute to Original 'Mufasa' Samuel E. Wright on 24th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2021


This weekend, the Lion King celebrated its 24th anniversary on Broadway. As part of its celebration, the anniversary performance was dedicated to the memory of the creator of the role of Mufasa in the original 1997 production, Samuel E. Wright, who received a Tony nomination for his performance. 

THE LION KING Will Celebrate its 24th Anniversary On Broadway This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2021


The Lion King will celebrate its 24th anniversary on Broadway tomorrow, Saturday, November 13, 2021. The show opened on November 13, 1997 at the newly-renovated New Amsterdam Theatre and has played 9,387 performances as of today and entertained more than 15,870,000 guests on Broadway alone.

Review Roundup: THE LION KING Tour Roars Back to the Stage; What Are The Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021


The cast includes Spencer Plachy as 'Scar,' Gerald Ramsey as 'Mufasa,' Gugwana Dlamini as 'Rafiki,' Nick Cordileone as 'Timon,' Jürgen Hooper as 'Zazu,' Ben Lipitz as 'Pumbaa,' Darian Sanders as 'Simba,' Kayla Cyphers as 'Nala,' Keith Bennett as 'Banzai,' Martina Sykes as 'Shenzi' and Robbie Swift as 'Ed.' Jaylen Lyndon Hunter alternates the role of 'Young Simba', along with Charlie Kahler.

Tickets to Go on Sale Tomorrow for THE LION KING at Detroit Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2021


Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Detroit announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Friday, October 22, 2021.

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Will Lead THE LION KING UK and Ireland Tour; Full Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021


The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the landmark musical THE LION KING, including a first look at their new Simba played by Stephenson Ardern-Sodje.

TV: Entrevistas con el reparto de la décima temporada de EL REY LE�"N
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Sep 21, 2021


EL REY LEÓN regresa a la Gran Via madrileña el próximo jueves 23 de septiembre, justo a tiempo para celebrar su décimo aniversario. La décima temporada marca un doble hito: el de ser el primer musical que llega a la década en cartel en Madrid y el de, tras tener los focos apagados durante 18 meses, dar la bienvenida de nuevo al público de la capital con la capacidad del teatro al completo.

De vuelta a la sabana: Un vistazo a EL REY LEON en Madrid
by Angeles Diaz - Sep 21, 2021


Después de 18 meses de silencio, el rey de la Gran Vía vuelve a rugir.

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