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THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!

54 Below to Present Young Gifted and Broadway in LIFT EVERY VOICE Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Young Gifted and Broadway in “Lift Every Voice” in celebration of Black History Month next week. Learn more about the concert here!

THE LION KING Will Welcome New 'Young Nala' and 'Young Simba' Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

The Lion King will welcome Annika Franklin and Nia Thompson as “Young Nala” and Ezekiel Kekuna and Albert Rhodes Jr. as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, December 5.

Photos: Get a First Look at THE LION KING's New Simba, Vincent Jamal Hooper
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

Get a first look at Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in THE LION KING on Broadway. Check out these behind-the-scenes photos and discover the magic of his performance in this iconic role. Don't miss this sneak peek at the talented actor's portrayal of Simba.

Vincent Jamal Hooper Joins THE LION KING as 'Simba' This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

The Lion King will welcome Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba beginning Tuesday, September 26. This marks his Broadway debut. Learn more about Hooper and The Lion King here!

THE LION KING to Welcome New Young Simbas Beginning in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023

The Lion King will welcome Donovan Louis Bazemore and Davis Matthews alternating as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, June 6. Learn how to purchase tickets to The Lion King!

Photos: Go Inside Sir Tim Rice's Caricature Unveiling at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 16, 2022

See photos of Tony, Oscar, Grammy and Emmy winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice joining the wall of drawings at Sardi’s! 

Photos: On the Red Carpet at The Actors Fund Gala
by Jennifer Broski - May 10, 2022

View photos from the gala and learn about their rebrand!

VIDEO: THE LION KING Returns to Broadway- Watch Highlights!
by Team BWW - Sep 15, 2021

Broadway is officially back with four more musicals triumphantly making their return to the stage last night, September 14. The circle of life continues at the Minskoff Theatre, where the cast of The Lion King took their first bows since March 2020. Below, watch as creator Julie Taylor addresses the audience with a heartfelt speech before the show, catch clips from the beloved opening number, and enjoy as the cast takes their bows! 

Photos: Go Inside the Curtain Call for THE LION KING's Return to Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 15, 2021

The Lion King officially returned to Broadway last night! Check out all new photos of the cast taking their first bow back since March 2020!

VIDEO: What's the Best Disney Song to Describe Quarantine? The Stars of THE LION KING and ALADDIN Answer!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 14, 2021

We asked the stars of Disney on Broadway's The Lion King and Aladdin which Disney song best describes their quarantine experience. Check out their responses!

VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Brandon A. McCall Takeover Our Instagram!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 15, 2021

The Lion King is back on Broadway! Simba himself, Brandon A. McCall, took over our Instagram for the big day on September 14. He gave our followers a behind the scenes look at the show's performance on Good Morning America, their return to Broadway, and most importantly, his Broadway debut!

VIDEO: The Cast of THE LION KING Performs 'Circle of Life' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 14, 2021

In celebration of their Broadway return, the cast of The Lion King performed this morning on Good Morning America! The cast began the performance from all across New York City-- from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Statue of Liberty-- and came together at the GMA studio in Times Square to a standing ovation.

HAMILTON, WICKED, CHICAGO & THE LION KING Resume Broadway Performances Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2021

The circle of life continues on Broadway! Tonight, Tuesday, September 14, Broadway gets its razzle dazzle back when four beloved musicals return to the stage. Tune in to BroadwayWorld for this one short day of non-stop coverage!

Photos and Video: Watch THE LION KING Cast Reunite to Sing 'The Circle of Life' on First Day of Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2021

The Broadway cast of The Lion King began rehearsals this week for the company’s reopening next month. As previously announced, The Lion King will resume performances on Tuesday, September 14 at the Minskoff Theatre.

VIDEO: Disney on Broadway Stars Align Onstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2021

Broadway has been dark for well over a year, but the circle of life will go on! The Lion King and Aladdin will return to Broadway this fall and both companies will welcome back nearly all of the cast members who were performing when Broadway shut down last March, along with exciting fresh faces, including new actors in the starring roles of Simba in The Lion King and Aladdin and Jasmine in Aladdin.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes as THE LION KING Prepares to Return to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2021

The Lion King returns to Broadway next month. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets to an upcoming performance here!

Photos: Casts of THE LION KING & ALADDIN Reunite at the New Amsterdam Theatre
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 16, 2021

Broadway has been dark for well over a year, but the circle of life will go on! The Lion King and Aladdin will return to Broadway this fall and just last week, some of the cast members of both shows (including Stephen Carlile, L. Steven Taylor, Tshidi Manye, Bonita J. Hamilton, Brandon A. McCall, Michael James Scott, Michael Maliakel, Shoba Narayan ,Jonathan Freeman, and Don Darryl Rivera)  gathered at the New Amsterdam Theatre to celebrate Broadway's return.

ALADDIN and THE LION KING Set Casts for Broadway Return
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2021

The Lion King begins performances on Tuesday, September 14 at the Minskoff Theatre. Aladdin resumes performances on Tuesday, September 28 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Learn more about both productions here!

Aspire PAC Announces Spring and Summer Productions
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2021

Aspire Performing Arts Company (PAC) has announced its slate of offerings for performers ages 9 through 21 this spring and summer.

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