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Tony Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell will discuss his new book 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' on Friday June 27th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle.

The cast of Disney's THE LION KING will perform on NBC's Today Show this Thursday, June 12 between 8:30am and 9:00am Eastern.

The cast of Disney's THE LION KING will perform on NBC's Today Show this Thursday, June 12 between 8:30am and 9:00am Eastern.

The cast of Disney's The Lion King will open the 2008 Tony Awards telecast with a performance of 'Circle of Life' to commemorate the Tony Award-winning landmark musical's 10th Anniversary.

'CRISS ANGEL Believe' was unveiled today as the name of the highly anticipated new Cirque du Soleil production set to open at Luxor Las Vegas. CRISS ANGEL Believe starring Criss Angel will hold its Gala Premiere September 12, 2008, with preview performances beginning September 1, 2008. Tickets go on sale today exclusively to the fans: Criss Angel Loyals, Cirque Club Members and Luxor Insiders. Tickets will be available to these groups online at http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel and http://www.crissangel.com. The Name On his death bed, legendary magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini told his wife the following; 'After my death, many people will claim that they are still able to communicate with me. If their claims are valid, they will be able to tell you a code word - that word is BELIEVE.' Criss Angel is recognized as one of the most provocative artists in the world today. In an attempt to pay homage to the late/great Harry Houdini, Criss chose 'Believe' as the title for this unprecedented live experience. The Show CRISS ANGEL Believe will be a haunting exploration deep inside the inventive mind of mystifier Criss Angel as he hovers between the land of the living and a surreal world uniquely woven together by the distinctive imaginations of Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil. Unlike traditional magic-themed shows, CRISS ANGEL Believe transcends any preconceived notion of what it means to be emotionally engaged by the arts of mysticism and illusion. Imagine a fantasy, an allegory, a highly theatrical tableau of mood, reverie and emotion set against a backdrop of dreamlike darkness and light. Criss Angel stars as a surreal, enigmatic Victorian Noble. Along a path of imaginative exploration, he encounters Kayala and Crimson, two women who represent different aspects of femininity, four bizarre Ushers, who will introduce the audience to the baroque theater of Criss's mind and a high-energy troupe of characters and dancers who mix a multitude of styles into a high-energy visual feast, punctuated by moments of grace and sensuality. The stunning illusions in CRISS ANGEL Believe will not be presented as standalone elements, but as interdependent components using heightened imagery, fantastical creatures and impossible feats of legerdemain, all of which will be integrated into the dazzling, colorful fabric of the story. CRISS ANGEL Believe will be presented in a custom-built theater at Luxor Las Vegas. Preview performances begin September 1 and the Gala Premiere will be held Friday, September 12, 2008. The Creative Team: Guide Guy Laliberte Senior Vice President, Creative Content Gilles Ste-Croix Original Idea, Co-Writer, Illusions Designer and Star Criss Angel Director and Co-Writer Serge Denoncourt Director of Creation Pierre Phaneuf Associate Director of Creation Christiane Barette Set Designer Ray Winkler Costume Designer Meredith Caron Composer, Musical Director and Arranger Eric Serra Choreographer Wade Robson Lighting Designer Jeanette Farmer Images and Projections Designer Francis Laporte Sound Designer Jonathan Deans Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer Jaque Paquin Acrobatic Performance Designer Andre Simard Props and Puppets Designer Michael Curry Make-up Designer Nathalie Gagne Illusions Department Director of Illusions John Farrell Show Schedule: CRISS ANGEL Believe will be performed Friday through Tuesday with no shows on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Beginning September 1, there will be two shows nightly at 7p.m. & 10p.m. Please consult the most current show schedule at www.cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel and www.crissangel.com. Schedule is subject to change without notice. The preview period will be from September 1 - September 11, 2008. The Gala premiere is scheduled for September 12, 2008. Regular performances will begin September 14, 2008. Ticket Information: Tickets are on pre-sale to Cirque Club members, Criss Angel Loyals and Luxor Insiders starting April 17, 2008. Ticket prices: $150, $125, $99, $79, $59 plus tax. All preview performances* will be discounted 25 percent. *Preview performances for CRISS ANGEL Believe begin September 1 and run through September 11. During these performances, the creative team is in the very final stages of production. The audience's reaction and participation is an important step in this process. The artistic team of CRISS ANGEL Believe reserves the right to interrupt the performance to make adjustments as necessary. Schedule is subject to change without notice. To Reserve Tickets: During the pre-sale period tickets will be exclusively available to Criss Angel Loyals, Cirque Club members and Luxor Insiders. These groups can purchase tickets online at: www.cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel and www.crissangel.com Following the pre-sale, an announcement will be made outlining when tickets will go on sale publicly. The trademark Criss Angel Believe is owned by Angel Productions Worldwide, Inc. and used under license. The trademark Cirque du Soleil is owned by Cirque du Soleil and used under license.

THE LION KING'S Michelle Aguilar Camaya, a member of the show's ensemble, will compete on Bravo's new reality series, 'Step It Up & Dance,' premiering tonight, Thursday, April 3.

An exhibit that explores the inspiration and evolution of the groundbreaking production of Disney's THE LION KING will be on display at The Shops at Columbus Circle - Time Warner Center from April 7 through April 27.

Listen to cast members Wallace Smith (Simba) and Kissy Simmons (Nala) as they talk with BBC Radio correspondent Alex Belfield about celebrating 10 years of THE LION KING on Broadway.

The Orlando Sentinel reports: 'Disney executives announced a multimillion-dollar musical version of Toy Story [to] debut in April aboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship.'

Disney's The Lion King will be featured on ABC's 'The View' this Friday, December 21.

BroadwayWorld brings you backstage as the other wicked green legendary character, The Grinch (Patrick Page) puts on his face and talks candidly about the strike, the audiences, his career and more! Don't miss this special video feature!

Disney's The Lion King, which would have celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway Sunday, November 11 with a gala performance at the Minskoff Theatre, is back on Pride Rock! Since its Broadway opening on November 13, 1997, The Lion King has been seen by 45 million people worldwide.

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - The Musical officially opened on Broadway November 9 after making its return to Broadway on November 1, with performances originally scheduled through January 6, 2008 at the St. James Theatre. Plus, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic book.

In celebration of 10 years on Broadway, Disney's The Lion King will be featured on ABC's 'Good Morning America.' Award winning director, Julie Taymor and Producer Thomas Schumacher recently sat down to speak about the production's 10th Anniversary and the worldwide success. To watch, tune in Monday, November 12 during the 8 AM hour. 'Good Morning America' airs locally on WABC-TV (Channel 7).

This weekend, Disney's The Lion King, the world's most spectacular musical, will receive another honor as the legendary Empire State Building will be lit in 'Lion King Yellow' in recognition of the landmark production's 10th anniversary on Broadway.

The Lion King's Thsidi Manye, will unveil 'Rafiki,' the newest caricature to hang on the walls of world famous Sardi's Restaurant on Friday, November 9.

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - The Musical will be making its return to Broadway in time for the holidays from November 1 through January 6, 2008 at the St. James Theatre. Plus, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic book.

blurbDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - The Musical will be making its return to Broadway in time for the holidays from November 1 through January 6, 2008 at the St. James Theatre. Plus, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic book.

Producers of Disney's The Lion King in South Africa have announced that due to tremendous public response, the production will be extended until December 2nd.

Last week Disney's The Lion King opened in South Africa at the new Montecasino Teatro in Johannesburg. Oprah Winfrey attended the star-studded event with 149 students from the girls academy she opened near Johannesburg earlier this year.