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Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway League Leadership Awards, ACTF Drops Affiliation with Kennedy Center
by Alex Freeman - Jan 5, 2026

Happy New Year! This week, we’re catching up on a few different stories that you might have missed while you were out for the holidays - including the ongoing tumult at the Kennedy Center, multiple Broadway box office records, and the controversial reopening of a theatre in Mariupol.

The Broadway League Unveils 2025 League Leadership Award Honorees
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025

The Broadway League has announced the recipients of its 2025 League Leadership Awards, honoring Alecia Parker, Allan Williams, Jack Eldon, Encore Community Services, and Project FIND.

Wheelock Family Theatre to Mark 45th Anniversary With Magic In The Wings Celebration and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Wheelock Family Theatre is celebrating its 45th anniversary, which will be celebrated at the milestone event, 'Magic in the Wings: A Benefit Toasting 45 Years of Wheelock Family Theatre. Learn more!

THE LION KING Returns to Portland This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.

Buddy Holly Hall Premiere Engagement of Disney's THE LION KING Generates Estimated $6 Million Economic Impact
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023

Disney's THE LION KING is coming to The Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock, TX, presented by The American Theatre Guild. Check out the latest news and show information.

Photos: Paper Mill Playhouse Celebrates Its 85th Anniversary At Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse hosted its largest fundraising event of the year, the Paper Mill Playhouse 85th  Anniversary Gala on Friday, May 12, at the renowned Hilton Short Hills. See photos from the event.

The Black Theatre Coalition & Broadway Across America Celebrate Inaugural Season of Fellows in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022

The John Gore Organization has announced that their 14-week paid fellowship program, in a landmark partnership with the Black Theatre Coalition, concluded with a trip to New York City in April.

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. 

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.

FROZEN, TOOTSIE & TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to Tech and Rehearse Upcoming Broadway Tours at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2021

Three national tours will launch from Shea’s Buffalo Theatre part of the M&T Bank Broadway Series: Frozen, Tootsie, and Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird - resulting in more than a $25 million dollar economic impact on the Western New York community.

Disney's THE LION KING to Return to Playhouse Square in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2021

The Lion King will begin performances at the KeyBank State Theatre on Friday, October 1 for a limited engagement of 2 weeks (16 performances) through Friday, October 15. The opening night is Tuesday, October 5 at 7:30 PM. 

THE LION KING North American Tour to Release Live Virtual Content to Commemorate 18th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2020

Disney's The Lion King will offer a day of free live virtual content on the Disney on Broadway Instagram page (@DisneyOnBroadway) on Monday, April 27 to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the North American tour.

BWW Preview: Launch of OKLAHOMA! National Tour, Plus MEAN GIRLS, FROZEN, LION KING, WICKED, HADESTOWN And More Coming To OK In 2020-2021
by Ronn Burton - Feb 5, 2020

OKC Broadway and Celebrity Attractions recently announced the national tours that will be stopping in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for the 2020-2021 season. Most of these tours are either currently running on Broadway or closed very recently. OKC will welcome MEAN GIRLS, MY FAIR LADY, BLUE MAN GROUP, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, FROZEN, PRETTY WOMAN, and WICKED; while Tulsa will bring ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, MEAN GIRLS, THE LION KING, OKLAHOMA!, TOOTSIE, PRETTY WOMAN, and HADESTOWN.

Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates Record Breaking Engagement In North Charleston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019

Disney's The Lion King is celebrating a record breaking engagement which ended on Sunday, December 15.  The triumphant two-week premiere engagement grossed more than $2.4 million at the box office and entertained more than 32,000 theatergoers.  The production, which played 16 performances at North Charleston Performing Arts Center from December 4 through December 15, broke the box office record for the highest gross and most attended show ever in North Charleston Performing Arts Center's history.

THE LION KING Breaks Box Office Record In Grand Rapids
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2019

Disney's The Lion King and Broadway Grand Rapids are celebrating a record breaking sold-out engagement which ended on Sunday, December 1. The triumphant two-week premiere engagement grossed more than $2.9 million at the box office and entertained more than 35,000 theatergoers. The production, which played 16 performances at DeVos Hall from November 20 through December 1, broke the box office sales record for a two-week touring Broadway engagement in Grand Rapids.

Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates Sold-Out Engagement In West Palm Beach
by Julie Musbach - May 9, 2019

Disney's THE LION KING is celebrating a sold-out engagement, which concluded on Sunday, May 5 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The triumphant two-week premiere engagement, which played 16 performances from April 24 through May 5, grossed more than $2.5 million at the box office and entertained more than 32,000 theatergoers.

THE LION KING Tour Celebrates Sold-Out Record Breaking Engagement At Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2019

Disney's THE LION KING is celebrating a sold-out record breaking engagement which ended on Sunday, March 31. 

Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates Record Breaking Engagement in Boise
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2018

Disney's THE LION KING grossed over $3.7 million at the box office and entertained more than 44,500 theatergoers during its three-week premiere engagement in Boise. The production, which played The Morrison Center for 24 performances from October 17 - November 4, broke the box office record for the highest gross and number of tickets sold for any single show in the theatre's history.

Disney's THE LION KING North American Tour Celebrates Fourth Sold-Out Engagement In Charlotte
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2018

Disney's The Lion King grossed over $4.8 million at the box office and entertained more than 48,000 theatergoers during its three-week return engagement. Presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts, The Lion King played Belk Theater for 24 performances from Wednesday, August 22 through Sunday, September 9.