Photo Flash: EMPIRE Stars Visit Broadway's THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
EMPIRE stars Trai Byers and Grace Gealy recently visited Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway, stopping to pose with cast members Aaron Nelson (Simba) and Nia Holloway (Nala) after the show. Scroll down for a photo!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - THE LION KING Stars Appear on CBS's CODE BLACK Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2015
THE LION KING will be featured on the hit CBS drama, CODE BLACK, starring Marcia Gay Harden, in tonight's (Nov. 25, 10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT) episode on the CBS Television Network. The episode features Alton Fitzgerald White, who played a record-breaking 4,000 performances as 'Mufasa' in The Lion King, as well as eight members of The Lion King North American Tour. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the episode!
Photo Flash: OMG! THE LION KING Company Reacts to 'Circle of Life' 360 Video
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
Scroll down to watch THE LION KING's Broadway company experience the 360 virtual reality video for the first time! Featured are Tshidi Manye (who plays Rafiki and is one of the featured soloists in the video), ensemble members Jaysin McCollum and Bravita Threatt, and Chantel Riley (Nala).
STAGE TUBE: Watch 'Circle of Life' From Every Angle in THE LION KING's New 360 Video!
by Nicole Rosky - November 18, 2015
The Lion King recently filmed its iconic opening number 'Circle of Life' using virtual reality technology, marking the first time the technology has been used inside a Broadway theatre. The 360° footage has been compiled to create the first-ever virtual reality experience of a theatrical production number captured exactly as it is seen onstage. Check it out below!
UPDATED: Andrew Lloyd Webber Says 'Big Cats Shouldn't Be Copycats'; Disney Responds
by Jessica Khan - November 18, 2015
In response to today's announcement touting The Lion King's new 360 degree video, Andrew Lloyd Webber, who released a fully immersive 360 degree music video last month for 'You're in the Band,' a musical number from Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL, had a few words for the Disney musical's feline company.
THE LION KING Will Launch Digital Lottery Starting Next Week!
by Nicole Rosky - November 12, 2015
According to the New York Times, THE LION KING is about to launch an online lottery, giving fans a chance at $30 next-day tickets. Disney Theatrical Productions' Andrew Flatt, told NYT: "For many years we have explored ways to make more affordable tickets to The Lion King available to the public, but when we've tried a student rush in the past, some ticket brokers purchased the tickets at the rush price and resold them for much more than their face value."
To participate, fans can enter starting the day before a performance (at lionking.com/lottery) and will receive an immediate notification if they have won. They then will pay online and collect tickets at the box office before the show.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - THE LION KING's Alton Fitzgerald White and More to Appear on CBS's CODE BLACK
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2015
THE LION KING will be featured on the hit CBS drama, CODE BLACK, starring Marcia Gay Harden, in an episode to air Wednesday, Nov. 25 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The episode features Alton Fitzgerald White, who played a record-breaking 4,000 performances as 'Mufasa' in The Lion King, as well as eight members of The Lion King North American Tour. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the episode!
ON RECORD: Chantel Riley's Five Favorite Cast Albums- 'I LOVE Every Song on This Album'
by On Record - June 9, 2015
BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you our latest weekly series- ON RECORD. Ever wonder which Broadway tunes have inspired your favorite performers? Check back every Tuesday to find out which cast recordings have made an impact on Broadway's brightest stars.
In this week's edition, we hear from Chantel Riley, who is currently starring as 'Nala' in The Lion King- playing at the Minskoff Theatre. Read on to find out her top five picks!
TV: Gugwana Dlamini Sings from THE LION KING in Shubert Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2015
STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier today, May 27th in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's Darren Criss, Broadway's best turned out for the annual performance - including The Lion King's Gugwana Dlamini, who performed 'The Circle of Life'- check it out below!