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Video: Stephen Schwartz Attends WICKED Premiere At Dubai Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

Wicked the Musical will play Dubai Opera from January 28 through February 15, 2026. Co-presented by Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group, the international production features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. Get a glimpse inside the premiere and see highlights of the production in the video!

Video: First Look At LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL in Brazil
by Joshua Wright - Aug 15, 2024

Get a first look at the Brazilian premiere of Legally Blonde the Musical with clips of 'Take It Like A Man,' 'What You Want,' 'Serious,' and 'Gay Or European.' Get a first look at the cast in action!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from the Non-Replica Production of WICKED in Brazil
by Alan Henry - Mar 7, 2023

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the non-replica production of Wicked, now on stage in Brazil. Check out the cast performing 'Popular' below!

Tiago Barbosa será Fiyero en WICKED en Brasil
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 12, 2023

El musical de Stephen Schwartz regresa a São Paulo el próximo mes de marzo.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY In Brazil
by Alan Henry - Sep 17, 2021

BroadwayWorld has a first look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in Brazil, which begins performances today!

Breaking: HAMILTON, THE LION KING & WICKED Will Be First Broadway Shows to Re-Open This September
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2021

Three of Broadway’s most beloved shows, Hamilton, The Lion King and Wicked, will resume performances on Broadway Tuesday, September 14, 2021, it was announced today on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

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. 

Omaha Performing Arts Presents Sensory-Friendly LION KING Performance April 25
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2020

Omaha Performing Arts and Disney Theatrical Group are proud to offer a sensory friendly performance of Disney's The Lion King Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Omaha's Orpheum Theater. Performed in a supportive and judgment-free environment, this show will provide the opportunity for families and friends with children or adults affected by autism and other sensory issues to enjoy the shared experience of live theatre. 

THE LION SINGS TONIGHT Comes to he Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall to Benefit BC/EFA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020

Vivent Health (formerly AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin) and Members of the National Touring Company of The Lion King will present THE LION SINGS TONIGHT, a ONE NIGHT ONLY Cabaret to benefit Vivent Health and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The event will take place on Monday, February 24 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, 121 E State St at 7:00PM.

Disney's THE LION KING Opens This Week At The Marcus Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2020

Disney's The Lion King will leap onto the Marcus Performing Arts Center stage this Wednesday, February 5 for a four-week engagement through March 1. The Lion King is part of the Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee series.

TV: THE LION KING Tour Castmates Get Engaged On Stage!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2019

South African Lion King performer Nhlanhla Ndlovu surprised the entire cast of Disney's The Lion King and his girlfriend, fellow cast member Daniela Cobb, by proposing on stage last night at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY.

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.

Disney's THE LION KING Begins Performances Thursday At RBTL's Auditorium Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2019

Disney's The Lion King will leap onto RBTL's Auditorium Theatre stage on Thursday, December 19 for a three-week engagement through Sunday, January 5.

Tickets For Disney's THE LION KING On Sale December 5 At Orpheum Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2019

Disney Theatrical Productions and Omaha Performing Arts are thrilled to announce that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King go on sale to the public Thursday, December 5, 2019.  The Lion King will leap onto Omaha's Orpheum Theater stage on April 15, 2020 for a four-week engagement through May 10, 2020.

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 to Begin Performances at North Charleston Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019

Performances for Disney's The Lion King at North Charleston Performing Arts Center begin on Wednesday, December 4 for a two-week engagement through Sunday, December 15.

THE LION KING Celebrates its 22nd Anniversary on Broadway Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2019

Broadway's award-winning best musical THE LION KING celebrates its 22nd anniversary on Wednesday, November 13 at the Minskoff Theatre!

BWW Review:Phantom of the Opera Wins the 7TH BIBI FERREIRA AWARDS
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 27, 2019

BWW Review:Phantom of the Opera Wins the 7TH BIBI FERREIRA AWARDS

Tickets Go On Sale September 27 For THE LION KING at the Aronoff Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2019

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Cincinnati announce that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King go on sale to the public Friday, September 27. The Lion King will leap onto the Aronoff Center stage on January 8 for a four-week engagement through February 2.

Tickets For THE LION KING at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center Go On Sale September 13
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2019

Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that tickets for the long-awaited premiere engagement of Disney's The Lion King go on sale to the public Friday, September 13. The Lion King will leap onto North Charleston Performing Arts Center's stage on Wednesday, December 4 for a two-week engagement through Sunday, December 15.