Ernie Sabella
Birth Place: Westchester, NY, USA
Latest News on Ernie Sabella:
Video: Heather Headley Performs 'Shadowland' From THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert (Feb 17, 2025)
Interview: Heather Headley Looks Back on 30 Years of THE LION KING (Feb 12, 2025)
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2025 - Where to Watch WAITRESS, THE LION KING Concert, & More (Feb 11, 2025)
Video: Heather Headley Performs 'Shadowland' From THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert (Feb 17, 2025)
Interview: Heather Headley Looks Back on 30 Years of THE LION KING (Feb 12, 2025)
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2025 - Where to Watch WAITRESS, THE LION KING Concert, & More (Feb 11, 2025)
Photos
One Sabella on stage and one in the house. David's famous brother, Ernie Sabella, was on-hand to lend support as well as to just plain have a great time. (here he is pictured with Richard Skipper)
Date:
03/21/2018
From: Photo Flash: John Kander Celebrated By Richard Skipper And Company at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Herman
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1976
Big Harp
Little Harp (Understudy)
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Movies
City Heat
[ 1984 ] Ballistics Expert
[ 1984 ] Ballistics Expert
Tough Guys
[ 1986 ] Hotel Clerk
[ 1986 ] Hotel Clerk
Fright Night Part 2
[ 1988 ] Dr. Harrison
[ 1988 ] Dr. Harrison
Faith
[ 1990 ] Stanley
[ 1990 ] Stanley
Going Under
[ 1991 ] The Mole
[ 1991 ] The Mole
Quiz Show
[ 1994 ] Car Salesman
[ 1994 ] Car Salesman
The Lion King
[ 1994 ] Pumbaa
[ 1994 ] Pumbaa
Roommates
[ 1995 ] Sth
[ 1995 ] Sth
In & Out
[ 1997 ] Aldo Hooper
[ 1997 ] Aldo Hooper
Mousehunt
[ 1997 ] Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner
[ 1997 ] Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner
The Out-of-Towners
[ 1999 ] Getaway Driver
[ 1999 ] Getaway Driver
Listen to Your Heart
[ 2010 ] Tony
[ 2010 ] Tony
The Challenger
[ 2015 ] Frankie
[ 2015 ] Frankie
Bakery in Brooklyn
[ 2016 ] Dave
[ 2016 ] Dave
TV Shows
Cagney & Lacey
Cabbie
Cabbie
Encore! Encore!
Leo
Leo
Good Grief
Tyrone, Flipper
Tyrone, Flipper
Hill Street Blues
Pauli, Paulie Shellcop, Paulie
Pauli, Paulie Shellcop, Paulie
House of Mouse
Pumbaa
Pumbaa
It's Your Move
Lou Donatelli
Lou Donatelli
Knots Landing
Frank Edmunds
Frank Edmunds
Perfect Strangers
Mr. Donald 'Twinkie' Twinkacetti
Mr. Donald 'Twinkie' Twinkacetti
She's the Sheriff
Dickie Dinsmore
Dickie Dinsmore
The Lion Guard
Pumbaa
Pumbaa
The Practice
Harland Bassett
Harland Bassett
Videos
Video: Heather Headley Performs 'Shadowland' From THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-17 17:15:57
Video: Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, & Jason Weaver Reunite for 'Hakuna Matata' Performance at the Hollywood Bowl
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-07 15:33:38
Video: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Circle of Life' at THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-31 11:36:50
VIDEO: Broderick, Lane & More in Bonus Clips from THE LION KING Signature Edition
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-08-25 13:46:34
VIDEO: Disney Celebrates World Lion Day with New Music Video of 'Be Prepared'
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-08-11 07:14:29
News
Video: Heather Headley Performs 'Shadowland' From THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025
Disney has debuted a new clip from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, the concert experience now on Disney+. In the video, original Broadway performer Heather Headley takes the stage to perform her rendition of the powerful song Shadowland. Watch it here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025
Disney has debuted a new clip from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, the concert experience now on Disney+. In the video, original Broadway performer Heather Headley takes the stage to perform her rendition of the powerful song Shadowland. Watch it here!
Interview: Heather Headley Looks Back on 30 Years of THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2025
BroadwayWorld sat down with Heather Headley to discuss the new Lion King concert on Disney+, the ongoing Broadway production, and the legacy of the franchise.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2025
BroadwayWorld sat down with Heather Headley to discuss the new Lion King concert on Disney+, the ongoing Broadway production, and the legacy of the franchise.
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2025 - Where to Watch WAITRESS, THE LION KING Concert, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025
This February, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to stream across our favorite streaming services, including Sara Bareilles' Waitress, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, and more!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025
This February, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to stream across our favorite streaming services, including Sara Bareilles' Waitress, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, and more!
Video: Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, & Jason Weaver Reunite for 'Hakuna Matata' Performance at the Hollywood Bowl
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025
Disney has debuted the performance of Hakuna Matata from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. In the video, original film performers Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, and Jason Weaver reunite for a rendition of the fan-favorite song. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025
Disney has debuted the performance of Hakuna Matata from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. In the video, original film performers Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, and Jason Weaver reunite for a rendition of the fan-favorite song. Watch it now!
Video: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Circle of Life' at THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025
Watch a new clip from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. In the video, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson performs a powerful rendition of the iconic number Circle of Life, surrounded by costumed performers and accompanied by a full orchestra. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025
Watch a new clip from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. In the video, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson performs a powerful rendition of the iconic number Circle of Life, surrounded by costumed performers and accompanied by a full orchestra. Watch it now!
Video: THE LION KING AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Trailer with Heather Headley, Nathan Lane, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2025
Disney has debuted the first trailer for The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, a concert experience filmed at the legendary Los Angeles venue in 2024. The concert celebrating the enduring legacy of “The Lion King” comes to Disney+ on Friday, February 7, 2025.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2025
Disney has debuted the first trailer for The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, a concert experience filmed at the legendary Los Angeles venue in 2024. The concert celebrating the enduring legacy of “The Lion King” comes to Disney+ on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Video: Nathan Lane Talks THE LION KING 30th Anniversary; Offers Update on CICADA, CICADA
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024
Nathan Lane stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss his role in the new Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. On the show, he also talked about the recent Hollywood Bowl performance of The Lion King, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the iconic animated film and provided an update on the imaginary Cicada, Cicada musical.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024
Nathan Lane stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss his role in the new Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. On the show, he also talked about the recent Hollywood Bowl performance of The Lion King, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the iconic animated film and provided an update on the imaginary Cicada, Cicada musical.
Review: THE LION KING IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 6, 2024
Back in the summer of 1994, Disney's latest animation film The Lion King raked in almost $1 billion at the global box office. After several sequels and long-running shows on Broadway and in the West End, the film is now celebrating its 30th Anniversary and the Royal Albert Hall is giving it the epic Films in Concert treatment.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 6, 2024
Back in the summer of 1994, Disney's latest animation film The Lion King raked in almost $1 billion at the global box office. After several sequels and long-running shows on Broadway and in the West End, the film is now celebrating its 30th Anniversary and the Royal Albert Hall is giving it the epic Films in Concert treatment.
THE LION KING 30th Anniversary Fan Screening Roars Into El Capitan Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2024
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of THE LION KING with a special fan screening at The El Capitan Theatre on July 11 at 7 PM.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2024
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of THE LION KING with a special fan screening at The El Capitan Theatre on July 11 at 7 PM.
Original LION KING Animated Film to Return to Theaters in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024
The original The Lion King will be re-released in theaters on July 12th, according to an Instagram post on the official Disney account.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024
The original The Lion King will be re-released in theaters on July 12th, according to an Instagram post on the official Disney account.
Nathan Lane Says Timon and Pumbaa Originally Sang 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' in LION KING Film
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Nathan Lane revealed that Timon and Pumbaa, voiced by Lane and Ernie Sabella respectively, originally sang 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' in the classic Disney animated film The Lion King.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Nathan Lane revealed that Timon and Pumbaa, voiced by Lane and Ernie Sabella respectively, originally sang 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' in the classic Disney animated film The Lion King.
Billy Eichner Says Rehearsing for THE LION KING Concert 'Knocked Me Out', Talks Broadway Goals
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024
In a new interview, Billy Eichner talked about the upcoming Hollywood Bowl concert of The Lion King and his lifelong dream of performing on Broadway. On Wednesday, Eichner revealed that they had their first official rehearsal that day. 'The scope and size of it really knocked me out,' he said before adding 'If I can get through it, I think it’s going to be really fun.”
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024
In a new interview, Billy Eichner talked about the upcoming Hollywood Bowl concert of The Lion King and his lifelong dream of performing on Broadway. On Wednesday, Eichner revealed that they had their first official rehearsal that day. 'The scope and size of it really knocked me out,' he said before adding 'If I can get through it, I think it’s going to be really fun.”
North West, Heather Headley, and Lebo M. Join The Cast of THE LION KING at The Hollywood Bowl
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
North West will make her Hollywood Bowl debut, alongside Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Broadway star Heather Headley and Grammy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and the voice and spirit of The Lion King, Lebo M. in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
North West will make her Hollywood Bowl debut, alongside Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Broadway star Heather Headley and Grammy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and the voice and spirit of The Lion King, Lebo M. in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl.
THE LION KING to Receive Hollywood Bowl Concert with Nathan Lane, Billy Eichner, and More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 film, Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event will see the return of several cast members associated with the original animated film, the live-action remake, and the Broadway version. Songs from all versions of the story will be sung, the report suggests. A full orchestra and choir, conducted by Sarah Hicks, will be performing Hans Zimmer's score.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 film, Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event will see the return of several cast members associated with the original animated film, the live-action remake, and the Broadway version. Songs from all versions of the story will be sung, the report suggests. A full orchestra and choir, conducted by Sarah Hicks, will be performing Hans Zimmer's score.
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021
Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021
Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
Virtual Theatre This Week: June 14-20, 2021- with Rita Moreno, Kerry Butler, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2021
This week (June 14-20) in live streaming: Rita Moreno visits Backstage Live, Show of Titles on demand, a Kerry Butler master class, a Guys and Dolls reunion, and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2021
This week (June 14-20) in live streaming: Rita Moreno visits Backstage Live, Show of Titles on demand, a Kerry Butler master class, a Guys and Dolls reunion, and so much more!
SHOW OF TITLES Premieres Tonight, Featuring Lea Salonga, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2021
Broadway’s Best Shows musical extravaganza “Show of Titles” will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only. The show features dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2021
Broadway’s Best Shows musical extravaganza “Show of Titles” will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only. The show features dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals.
SHOW OF TITLES Premieres Tonight, Featuring Lea Salonga, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2021
Broadway’s Best Shows musical extravaganza “Show of Titles” will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only. The show features dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2021
Broadway’s Best Shows musical extravaganza “Show of Titles” will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only. The show features dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals.
VIDEO: Watch a New Trailer for SHOW OF TITLES, Plus Match the Singer to the Song!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 10, 2021
Broadway's Best Shows has just announced a new premiere date for 'Show of Titles,' a musical extravaganza with dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals. 'Show of Titles' will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only. All proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund.
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 10, 2021
Broadway's Best Shows has just announced a new premiere date for 'Show of Titles,' a musical extravaganza with dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals. 'Show of Titles' will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only. All proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund.
Virtual Theatre This Week: June 7-13, 2021- with Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara, Aaron Tveit and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2021
This week (June 7-13) in live streaming: Matthew Morrison visits Backstage Live, the Next on Stage Season 3 finale, Show of Titles premieres, and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2021
This week (June 7-13) in live streaming: Matthew Morrison visits Backstage Live, the Next on Stage Season 3 finale, Show of Titles premieres, and so much more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ernie Sabella been in?
Ernie Sabella has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
How many West End shows has Ernie Sabella been in?
Ernie Sabella has not appeared in the West End.
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