Video: How Well Does Gavin Lee Remember His Old Lines?
by Joey Mervis
- Aug 23, 2025
We know him as Squidward, Bert, Scar, and more- but how well does Gavin Lee know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines...
Video: Gavin Lee Is Exploring His Dark Side In His Latest Broadway Role
by Joey Mervis
- Aug 13, 2025
Gavin Lee is no stranger to the Disney canon. Now playing 'Scar' in The Lion King, Gavin is enjoying his third run in a Disney production (he has also starred in Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast) and he knows he is '#blessed' for the experience. Watch more in this video!
Video: Gayle King Makes Broadway Debut in THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe
- Jul 25, 2025
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!
VIDEO: THE LION KING Fans Get Special Broadway Surprise on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major
- Dec 6, 2022
Three generations of one family sat down to discuss the influence that The Lion King has had on them in a new Good Morning America segment. After they discussed their mutual love of the show, they were greeted by Broadway's Mufasa, L. Steven Taylor, who surprised them tickets to the show that night. Watch the new video now!
VIDEO: Julie Taymor Brings THE LION KING to THE VIEW
by Michael Major
- Nov 16, 2022
Julie Taymor appeared on The View to celebrate 25 years of The Lion King on Broadway. Taymor brought along performers from the Broadway production who demonstrated the puppets used in the show that she desgined, including The Lioness, The Bird Man, and The Cheetah. Watch Taymor discuss the puppets' designs and functions in the video now!
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years on Broadway
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 14, 2022
The Lion King celebrated its 25th anniversary last night, Sunday, November 13th. Check out video footage from the big night here, featuring a performance from Lebo M, plus the stars taking their bows, and walking the red carpet.
VIDEO: THE LION KING Cast Performs Tiny Desk Concert For 25th Anniversary
by Michael Major
- Nov 11, 2022
The cast of The Lion King on Broadway, including L. Steven Taylor, Tshidi Manye, Brandon A. McCall, Pearl Khwezi, Lindiwe Dlamini, Mduduzi Madela, and S'bu Ngema, performed “Circle of Life,' 'They Live in You,' 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight,' 'Hakuna Matata,' 'Endless Night / Shadowland,' and 'Circle of Life' (Reprise). Watch the video now!
VIDEO: THE LION KING's Pearl Khwezi is On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia
- Jul 15, 2022
There is a new lion queen in The Lion King! South African native Pearl Khwezi recently assumed the role of 'Nala' in The Lion King on Broadway, in which she previously appeared in the ensemble and covered both Rafiki and Nala. Watch as Pearl chats more about her new starring role and so much more!
VIDEO: THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 20 Years on the Road
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 28, 2022
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King just celebrated its 20th anniversary yesterday, Wednesday, April 27 in Wichita, where the award-winning musical begins a two-week return engagement tonight at The Century II Concert Hall.
VIDEO: See How THE LION KING's Giraffe Is Brought To Life
by Linnae Medeiros
- Jan 16, 2020
We're heading to the Pridelands to get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney's smash hit musical The Lion King brings one of its animals, the giraffe, to life eight times a week with the help of four of the show's cast member, Ray Mercer. Check it out with the video!
VIDEO: THE LION KING's Three Hyenas Celebrate 5000 Broadway Performances
by Linnae Medeiros
- Dec 19, 2019
We're heading to the Pridelands to get a behind-the-scenes look at the three hyenas of Disney's smash hit musical The Lion King: James Brown-Orleans (Banzai), Enrique Segura (Ed), and Bonita Hamilton (Shenzi) as the trio celebrates 5000 performances together on Broadway. Check it out with this video!