Photo Flash: Angelina Jolie Visits THE LION KING in Australia
by Nicole Rosky - December 9, 2013
Yesterday, Angelina Jolie and her family took in a performance of The Lion King in Sydney, Australia. All six of her children attended the matinee. Angelina 'loved' the show and signed the autograph wall. Below, Check out a photo of Jolie backstage with the cast!
Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates the Holidays with BC/EFA Benefit Today
by BWW News Desk - December 2, 2013
A festive, family-friendly evening of holiday music and song with cast members from Disney's The Lion King benefiting The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is set for Today, December 2 Doors 7:00 pm Show 8:30 pm at Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 West Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, Calif.
BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Long Running Shows- THE LION KING
by BWW Special Coverage - November 29, 2013
It's Broadway's long-running shows that keep Times Square bustling year-round with theatre-goers from around the world who are making it to the Great White Way for their first time. The Lion King just celebrated its 16th anniversary at the Minskoff Theatre, having played over 6660 performances.
Disney's THE LION KING Plays Holidays at Hollywood Pantages, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
The Los Angeles return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Friday, November 22, 2013 at 8pm at the Hollywood Pantages for a limited eight-week engagement through January 12, 2014. Hollywood Pantages General Manager Martin Wiviott says "The Circle of Life is once again complete as THE LION KING returns to its Los Angeles home. From its initial debut here in 2000 until now, the excitement and enthusiasm for this spectacular stage production hasn't diminished, but has instead grown by leaps (of the gazelles) and bounds. All of us here at the Hollywood Pantages look forward to a holiday season full of good cheer and great theatre. Welcome home, Lion King!"
Disney's THE LION KING to Celebrate the Holidays and Benefit BC/EFA, 12/2
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2013
A festive, family-friendly evening of holiday music and song with cast members from Disney's The Lion King benefiting The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is set for Monday, December 2 Doors 7:00 pm Show 8:30 pm at Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 West Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, Calif.
THE LION KING North American Tour Celebrates Sold-Out Engagement in Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - October 1, 2013
Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out engagement in Pittsburgh, which concluded on Sunday, September 29 at the Benedum Center. The triumphant four-week return grossed over $6.4 million at the box office and entertained more than 85,000 patrons during 32 performances (one of which was tailored to the needs of patrons on the autism spectrum). This was THE LION KING's third sold-out engagement in Pittsburgh, following a six-week premiere in 2004 and a six-week run in 2008 at the Benedum Center.
Exclusive Photo Coverage: Cast of THE LION KING Sings Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 21, 2013
Stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up have been busy in the studio, recording for the 2013 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 15. Singing traditional and original holiday songs, this annual holiday music CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos from The Lion King's recording session for 'The First Noel' with castmembers Derrick Davis, Michael Alexander Henry, Lawrence Alexander, Jaysin McCollum, Christopher Freeman, Gabriel Croom, Alan Wiggins, Mduduzi Madela and Jason Michael Webb.
Photo Coverage: Quvenzhane Wallis Visits THE LION KING!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - August 2, 2013
Just yesterday, 2013 Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis ('Beasts of the Southern Wild') visited The Lion King on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion. Check out photos of Wallis with the cast below!
Photo Coverage: Darius Rucker Visits THE LION KING
by Jennifer Broski - July 12, 2013
THE LION KING is the sixth longest-running musical in Broadway history. Translated into seven different languages (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Mandarin, Spanish), the show has been performed in 15 different countries on five continents and continues to create new avenues around the world. Continuing to reign as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world, The Lion King can currently be seen on Broadway, on stages across North America, on tour in Japan, and in Tokyo, London's West End, Hamburg, Madrid and in the UK. Last night, musician Darius Rucker (formerly Hootie of Hootie and the Blowfish) visited the Broadway show and you can check out photos of him backstage with the cast below!
Buyi Zama Joins THE LION KING as Rafiki
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2013
Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING, the fifth longest-running show in Broadway history, is pleased to welcome BUYI ZAMA as Rafiki, beginning performances with tomorrow's matinee, Saturday, May 18.
THE LION KING to Hold Nationwide Open Calls for Broadway and Touring Companies, Beg. Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
Disney Theatrical Productions will be hosting open auditions, seeking possible future replacements for the Broadway and Touring companies of The Lion King. Auditions for the adult roles of Simba and Nala will be held in Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles. Auditions for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala will take place in New York City at the Apollo Theater.