Disney & MTI Partner for New Kid-Friendly, Condensed Versions of THE LION KING
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2015
Disney Theatrical Group is now licensing The Lion King Experience, a unique holistic arts education program that gives accredited elementary and middle schools the opportunity to produce condensed, age-appropriate JR. and KIDS adaptations of The Lion King, exclusively through Music Theatre International's (MTI) Broadway Junior Collection.
BWW Reviews: THE LION KING Entertains in San Antonio, Texas
by Kathy Strain - December 15, 2014
We all know the story of THE LION KING and how audiences all over the world have been intrigued by this impressive onstage production. There is so much to take in and so much to see, you can scarcely catch your breath before another amazing scene unfolds in front of you. The current tour of THE LION KING has hit the San Antonio area and has thrilled audiences in attendance.
Photo Flash: Tim Allen Visits THE LION KING on Broadway!
by Tyler Peterson - November 24, 2014
Yesterday, Tim Allen, star of the ABC comedy LAST MAN STANDING, visited the landmark Broadway musical, THE LION KING, with his wife and daughter. The Allen family went backstage after the performance to meet and congratulate the cast.
BWW Reviews: Blissful Beauty in THE LION KING
by Finny (Amanda Finn) - November 14, 2014
Poetry. A show that inspires beyond one's capabilities of speech is described as poetic genius. Disney's Broadway hit musical The Lion King is nothing short of pure poetry.
Frankly a loss for words is what this critic is suffering from.
Julie Taymor's most renowned claim to fame is a show that has just recently become the highest grossing Broadway production of all time - and for good reason.
Photo Coverage: THE LION KING Celebrates 17 Years on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - November 13, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014--THE LION KING, the award-winning best musical, celebrated its 17th anniversary on Broadway Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from inside the celebration below!
THE LION KING to Offer Autism-Friendly Performance, 9/28
by Tyler Peterson - September 12, 2014
On Sunday September 28 at 1pm, Theatre Development Fund's (TDF) Autism Theatre Initiative (ATI) will present the fourth autism-friendly performance of Disney's landmark musical The Lion King (which just celebrated its 7,000th performance on Broadway). Tickets which were sold through ATI on TDF's website sold out in only three days, thus underscoring the popularity of the show with families with children on the autism spectrum, as well as the need for access for this underserved community.
Disney's THE LION KING Comes to Boston Opera House, Now thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2014
The Boston engagement of Disney's The Lion King. Boston's most eagerly awaited stage production returns to the Boston Opera House stage runs today, September 9 to October 12 as part of the 2014-2015 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.
THE LION KING's Alton Fitzgerald White Will Give 4,000th Performance as 'Mufasa' Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2014
THE LION KING Broadway cast member ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE will play his 4,000th performance as Mufasa in the landmark musical event this Saturday evening, August 23rd, 2014. White originated the role of Mufasa in the US touring production in 2002 and in a sit-down Las Vegas production in 2009, in addition to leading the flagship Broadway company intermittently since.