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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.

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Phillip Taratula who is currently appearing in Ginger Twinsies Off-Broadway. He takes us backstage at the Orpheum Theatre to share pre-show rituals, favorite moments, must-haves, and more!

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.

East West Players has revealed the cast and company for the first production of the highly anticipated National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of PARANORMAL INSIDE. Learn more!

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa and Gilbert Domally as Simba. Wilson and Domally will begin performances on Tuesday, September 23 in Portland, OR at Keller Auditorium.

In two clicks of a mouse, a theatregoer can find a summary of Leo Frank's story; Parade, which tells it, isn't merely based on a true story, it IS a true story. So outlining the plot would be, by definition, a spoiler.

The Academy Players Of Rhode Island’s musical production of ‘The Wedding Singer’ by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin was a blast from the past and an absolute joy to watch from start to finish. From the high paced energy to the stunning choreo to the sharp comedic timing, this production had the audience laughing and cheering all night long.

Diana Son’s Stop Kiss at the Palace tenderly portrays two women falling in love in 1990s NYC, when queer stories were rare on stage. Love, vulnerability, and the cost of visibility are woven together, even if pacing sometimes blunts the impact.

Broadway’s Becky Gulsvig will return to Moorhead to direct Trollwood Performing Arts School’s 2026 Mainstage Musical, Disney’s Frozen. The production runs July 20–25 and July 28–August 1, 2026, at the Bluestem Amphitheater.

Kristin Scott Thomas will reportedly return to the stage in a West End revival of The Cherry Orchard. She will reunite with Ian Rickson, on which she previously worked on The Seagull in London and on Broadway.

Led by two powerful performers and a stunning directorial vision, PARADE marches us into the past to better understand our present.

Just weeks before returning to Broadway as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. talks to BroadwayWorld about his solo show, reuniting with the original cast, and how he’s a lot more than just “Burr, sir.”

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for August 2025! See the list of BroadwayWorld's top shows here!

The Blyth Festival has announced a limited second run of The Wind Coming Over the Sea, the acclaimed original folk musical by internationally bestselling author and playwright Emma Donoghue (Room, The Wonder).

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

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!

What did our critic think of CABARET at Undercurrent Collective?

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!

TheaterWorks will present The Prince of Egypt, the second production in its 2025–2026 40th Anniversary Season. Performances will begin in August. Learn more here!

PARADE asks a lot of its audience. There are moments when a song is so rousing and well-sung, but then you realize the material is uncomfortable, and you wonder if you should cheer or stay absolutely quiet.

The Gilmore has announced the return of its Gilmore Festival Fellowship, a ten-day career-advancement residency for classical and jazz pianists 18 years and older designed to bridge artistry and professional development. Applications are now open through December 1, 2025, to take part in the residency from May 1-10, 2026. 

American Ballet Theatre will present two seasons at the David H. Koch Theater for 2025-2026. See the programming and learn how to purchase tickets here!

New Dance Alliance has revealed the selected artists for its 2025-26 Black Artists Space to Create residency program. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

This edition highlights significant developments in industry advocacy and funding, with arts organizations both fighting for increased government support and grappling with budget challenges in various states. We also cover key updates from Broadway, including the new Tony Awards Nominating Committee and local efforts to protect the Times Square theater district, alongside inspiring international news showcasing the resilience of the arts.

Golden Thread Productions, in partnership with Art2Action, Inc., will present the regional premiere of The Return by Hanna Eady and Edward Mast, directed by Eady, a powerful exploration of the erasure and violence that Palestinian citizens of Israel face on a daily basis.