Gavin Lee News

Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants will make its streaming premiere on Paramount+ Tuesday, February 17. Search for SquarePants is the fourth theatrical film based on the iconic children’s cartoon character.

The Lion King has announced that longtime cast member Mduduzi Madela will assume the role of Simba beginning Tuesday, February 24. Learn more about him here!

In commemoration of Black History Month, the cast of Broadway's The Lion King took over Good Morning America on Thursday for a performance of 'He Lives in You' from the hit musical, now in its 29th year on Broadway. Check it out now.

The Lion King is now celebrating its 28th year on Broadway. Following its history-making performance last night, actor L. Steven Taylor made a speech to celebrate. Watch the video!

Paramount has released the full trailer for Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The new movie, which marks the fourth SpongeBob feature in the animated franchise, will be released in theaters on December 19, 2025. Check out the trailer now.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

You can now get a first look at new photos of The Lion King on Broadway, featuring Gavin Lee as Scar. See photos here and learn more about the Broadway production.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, the new film from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies, will have its official World Premiere at AFI FEST 2025 presented by Canva.

We know him as Squidward, Bert, Scar, and more- but how well does Gavin Lee know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines...

Disney’s The Lion King will welcome new cast members beginning Tuesday, August 19. Caleb Beltran and Julius-Raymond Weems IV will perform as Young Simba, while McKenzie Sherie Lewis and Emma Origenes will perform as Young Nala at certain performances.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Gavin Lee is no stranger to the Disney canon. Now playing 'Scar' in the Lion King, Gavin is enjoying his third run in a Disney production (he has also starred in Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast) and he knows he is '#blessed' for the experience. Watch more in this video!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

The week 4 performances featured the casts of The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, including: Marcus M. Martin, Tshidi Manye, Ben Jeffrey, Vincent Jamal Hooper, JIm Ferris, Pearl Khewzi, Adi Roy, Sonya Balsara, Belinda Allyn, and Gavin Lee. Watch highlights in this video!

Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Check out photos from today's show!

This week's performances featured a Disney takeover with the casts of Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. Catch a sneak peek with these videos!

On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. Watch footage from rehearsals and the performance here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as 'Scar.' Watch a video of his first bow now!