Michael Ward News

THE LION KING Opens At The Eccles Theater

by Blair Ingenthron — October 1, 2022

The Salt Lake City premiere of Disney’s The Lion King opened on Friday, September 30 at 7:30pm at the Eccles Theater for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through Sunday, October 23.

Review: THE LION KING at the Eccles Theater is a Feast for the Senses

by Tyler Hinton — October 1, 2022

Read what our critic through of the national tour of THE LION KING at the Eccles Theater is a spectacle like no other--a feast for the senses with eye-popping visuals and immersive music.

THE LION KING to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in November

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 27, 2022

The Lion King will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration this November.

Peter Hargrave, Nick LaMedica, and Khalifa White to Join THE LION KING National Tour

by Blair Ingenthron — September 18, 2022

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Peter Hargrave, Nick LaMedica and Khalifa White as Scar, Zazu and Nala, respectively.

Extra Performance Added For SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL Starring Jennifer Saunders and Beverley Knight At London's Eventim Apollo

by Stephi Wild — August 10, 2022

Due to overwhelming demand, the acclaimed new production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL has added an additional performance to the run at London's Eventim Apollo, meaning the show's final performance in its star-studded limited run is now on Sunday 28 August at 8.

THE LION KING Welcomes Back Jelani Remy as Simba Beginning Tonight

by Stephi Wild — July 26, 2022

The Lion King will welcome Jelani Remy back to the Broadway production in the role of Simba beginning tonight, Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Review: THE LION KING at Gammage Auditorium

by Tim Shawver — July 11, 2022

Disney's THE LION KING has found its way back to Tempe nearly a decade after its sold-out multi-week visit in 2013.

Photos: Dominick Farinnaci & Triad Make Triad Make New York Debut at Birdland Theater

by Stephen Sorokoff — July 9, 2022

A unique pairing of instruments played up a storm this week at Birdland Theater.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Announce July 2022 Schedule

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 28, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch Jay Leonhardt and John Weber Duo, Remy LeBeouf Assembly of Shadows Orchestra and more.

Disney's THE LION KING Will Debut in the Middle East This November

by Stephi Wild — June 20, 2022

Marking its 25-year anniversary, the world-famous, award-winning musical is set for a historical 4-week run in the UAE capital from November 16 to December 10 at Yas Island's Etihad Arena.

Pearl Khwezi to Assume the Role of Nala in THE LION KING Beginning Tonight

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 24, 2022

The Lion King has announced that Pearl Khwezi will assume the role of Nala in the Broadway production beginning tonight, Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

BWW Previews: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Century II Concert Hall

by Paula Makar — April 28, 2022

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King is celebrating its 20th anniversary today, Wednesday, April 27 in Wichita, where the award-winning musical begins a two-week return engagement tonight at The Century II Concert Hall and plays through Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Disney's THE LION KING North American Tour Celebrates 20th Anniversary

by A.A. Cristi — April 27, 2022

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King is celebrating its 20th anniversary today, Wednesday, April 27 in Wichita, where the award-winning musical begins a two-week return engagement tonight at The Century II Concert Hall.

Disney's THE LION KING to Return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in June

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 18, 2022

Disney’s The Lion King, St.

The King's Theatre to Host UK Tour of SISTER ACT

by Marissa Tomeo — April 7, 2022

The King’s Theatre, Glasgow is delighted to confirm that Sister Act will run at the city venue later this year with TV favourite Sandra Marvin in the role of Deloris Van Cartier.

Sandra Marvin, Lesley Joseph and Lizzie Bea Will Lead the UK Tour of SISTER ACT

by Stephi Wild — March 25, 2022

The producers of the brand-new production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that television and musical theatre star Sandra Marvin will play Deloris Van Cartier alongside Lesley Joseph as Mother Superior and Lizzie Bea as Sister Mary Robert in the UK & Ireland tour.

SISTER ACT Comes To Wolverhampton Grand Starring Sandra Marvin, Lesley Joseph and Lizzie Bea