A mix of rising stars, celebrated Broadway favorites and Broadway’s next great talents came together for the annual NextGen Spotlight on Monday, September 29, 2025. Check out photos from the evening.
With voices full of promise and performances brimming with passion, the next generation of Broadway talent will take center stage at NextGen Spotlight, a one-night-only benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Presented by NextGen Advocates.
Watch a video of Tshidi Manye, who played Rafiki in Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway for over 9,000 performances, take her final bow on Sunday after being a part of the production for 25 years.
The Lion King is welcoming Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi back as Rafiki beginning September 2. Pitjeng-Molebatsi stepped into the role temporarily earlier this year and is now taking it over officially following the final performance of longtime cast member Tshidi Manye.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
After 9,000 performances as Rafiki in The Lion King, Tshidi Manye is set to depart the Broadway production. Learn more about Manye and about The Lion King here.
The North American Tour of The Lion King will play at Portland's Keller Auditorium in September. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
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 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Two-time Tony nominee Gavin Lee will take on the role of Scar in THE LION KING starting July 22. Discover more about his journey here!
In 2025, Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI) continues to offer a wide range of programming initiatives that harness the power of music to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., dynamic artists from around the world perform in Zankel Hall as part of the Musical Explorers Family Concerts.
The Lion King will welcome Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi, making her Broadway debut in the company. Learn more about the cast of The Lion King, and see how to purchase tickets.
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!
This week's performances featured Disney on Broadway stars, including: Tshidi Manye, Adi Roy, Sonya Balsara, Jackie René, Gilbert Domally, Charissa Hogeland, Ben Jeffrey Jim Ferris, Chad Burris, and Michael James Scott, with hosts Paul ‘Cubby’ Bryant and Christine Nagy. Watch video highlights here!
On today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park continued its 2024 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. See photos of performances from Aladdin, The Lion King, and more.
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