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Adam Jacobs Announces Hiatus from THE LION KING; Dashaun Young to Return

THE LION KING will welcome Dashaun Young back to Broadway as Simba, beginning performances Wednesday, May 16. Young has previously played the role of Simba on Broadway, North American tour, and most recently in the Las Vegas company. (more...)

MARY POPPINS Holds Autism-Friendly Performance Today, 4/29

TDF’s Autism Theater Initiative presents autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins today, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd, Street, NYC) and Disney’s The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway, NYC). These performances illustrate TDF’s commitment to continuing to present autism-friendly performances in New York City. TDF is also available to consult with other theatre organizations across the United States who would like to present their own autism-friendly performances. (more...)

The Nederlander Organization and THE LION KING Join 'Nothing But Nets' Campaign

The Nederlander Organization and Disney’s The Lion King have joined the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign, a global grassroots movement to fight malaria in Africa. (more...)

Disney's THE LION KING to Premiere in Brazil, 2013; MARY POPPINS Goes to Mexico City, 11/14

Disney’s THE LION KING will make its South American premiere in São Paulo, Brazil. T4F (Time For Fun), will present the production with its opening night on March 7th, 2013 at the Teatro Abril. THE LION KING in São Paulo will mark two firsts: as the largest stage musical ever presented in Brazil and the first time the show has been performed in Portuguese. The Disney and Cameron Mackintosh musical, MARY POPPINS will be produced in Mexico City by OCESA. The production will be performed for the first time in Spanish and will begin performances on November 14th, 2012 at the Telmex Cultural Center, in Mexico City. (more...)

THE LION KING & MARY POPPINS to Hold Autism-Friendly Performances

TDF’s Autism Theater Initiative will present autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins on Sunday, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd, Street, NYC) and Disney’s The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway, NYC). These performances illustrate TDF’s commitment to continuing to present autism-friendly performances in New York City. TDF is also available to consult with other theatre organizations across the United States who would like to present their own autism-friendly performances. (more...)

THE LION KING Becomes All-Time Highest Grossing Show on Broadway

According to the Associated Press, Broadway’s landmark musical event THE LION KING has just become the all-time highest grossing show on Broadway surpassing THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. THE LION KING'S total gross now adds up to a whopping $853,846,062, while PHANTOM, which opened ten years earlier, remains at $853,122,847. (more...)

LION KING Opens in New Orleans at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, March 16

The New Orleans premiere of Disney’s THE LION KING opens tonight, Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for a limited engagement of five weeks through Sunday, April 15. In New Orleans, THE LION KING plays Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and matinees on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m., with an additional performance on Thursday, April 12 at 2 p.m. (more...)

THE LION KING Becomes 6th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History Today

Disney’s landmark musical event, THE LION KING, will celebrate another remarkable milestone when it plays its 5,960th performance at 2:00p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 to become the sixth longest-running show in Broadway history. THE LION KING moves up the top ten list of Broadway long runs, surpassing Oh! Calcutta! (with 5959 performances). (more...)

Patrick R. Brown Joins Cast of THE LION KING as 'Scar'

Broadway’s landmark musical event THE LION KING is pleased to welcome PATRICK R. BROWN as Scar, beginning performances Monday, January 16. Making his Broadway debut, Brown previously played the role of Scar in the Singapore production of THE LION KING. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, THE LION KING is playing at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street). For tickets, show information and performance schedule, call Ticketmaster's Disney on Broadway hotline at 866-870-2717 or visit online, LionKing.com. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Happy 14th Broadway Birthday LION KING!

Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING celebrated 14 years on Broadway last night, November 13th at the Minskoff Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photo coverage below! (more...)

THE LION KING Celebrates 14 Years On Broadway

Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING celebrates 14 years on Broadway on Sunday, November 13th at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street, NYC). (more...)

THE LION KING Celebrates 14 Years On Broadway

Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING celebrates 14 years on Broadway on Sunday, November 13th at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street, NYC). (more...)

THE LION KING and Nederlander Organization Join the Fight Against Malaria

Today, the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets-a global, grassroots campaign to fight malaria in Africa-announced that Disney's The Lion King and the Nederlander Organization are joining the campaign as its newest partners in the movement to end malaria. (more...)

THE LION KING Joins 'Nothing But Net' Campaign Against Malaria

Today, the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets-a global, grassroots campaign to fight malaria in Africa-announced that Disney's The Lion King and the Nederlander Organization are joining the campaign as its newest partners in the movement to end malaria. The organizations will work together to raise awareness among millions of Broadway fans about how they can help stop malaria, a disease spread by a single mosquito bite that kills a child every 45 seconds in Africa. (more...)

Photo Flash: James Cameron Visits THE LION KING

Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING, welcomed James Cameron and his daughter, Josephine to the show on October 12. Check out photos of the duo with the cast below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: THE LION KING Sings for 'Carols for a Cure'

The thirteenth edition of Carols for a Cure is now in production and each week BroadwayWorld has been bringing you photo coverage from inside the recording studio. Next up in the line-up is THE LION KING, who recorded their interpretation of Silent Night. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside THE LION KING's Autism-Friendly Performance

On Sunday, the Theatre Development Fund, presented as a part of TDF's Accessibility Programs (TAP), the first ever autism-friendly performance in Broadway history at Disney's landmark musical The Lion King. Click belowto watch NBC Nightly News' "Making a Difference," in whivh the special performance was featured. (more...)

THE LION KING Gives First Broadway Autism-Friendly Performance

Yesterday, the Theatre Development Fund, presented as a part of TDF's Accessibility Programs (TAP), the first ever autism-friendly performance in Broadway history at Disney's landmark musical The Lion King. (more...)

Adam Jacobs to Take on Simba in THE LION KING, 8/29

Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING is pleased to welcome ADAM JACOBS as Simba, beginning performances the week of August 29. Jacobs, who most recently starred in the title role of the world premiere of Aladdin at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, previously played the role of Simba on national tour. Clifton Oliver played his final performance as Simba on Friday, August 26. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, THE LION KING is playing at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street). For tickets, show information and performance schedule, call Ticketmaster's Disney on Broadway hotline at 866-870-2717 or visit online, LionKing.com. (more...)

BWW TV: THE LION KING Plays Broadway in Bryant Park 2011!

BroadwayWorld brings you the performances from The Lion King at Broadway in Bryant Park 2011! (more...)

THE LION KING Welcomes Clifton Oliver As Simba Tonight

Broadway’s landmark musical event THE LION KING is pleased to welcome CLIFTON OLIVER as Simba, tonight, Friday, May 13. (more...)

THE LION KING Welcomes New Young Lions to the Pridelands

Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING is pleased to welcome JUDAH BELLAMY as "Young Simba" and SHAYLIN BECTON as "Young Nala" to the company. Bellamy and Becton made their Broadway debuts last night. (more...)

THE LION KING Breaks Minskoff Theatre Record

Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING, set a new box office record at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre by grossing $1,993,370 - the show's highest grossing week to date - during the sold-out eight-performance New Year's holiday week of December 27, 2010 - January 2, 2011. The previous Minskoff record was held by THE LION KING, with a gross of $1,870,145 (set Thanksgiving holiday week ending 11/28/2010). (more...)

THE LION KING To Become Seventh Longest Running Broadway Show In History 1/2

Disney’s landmark musical event, THE LION KING, will celebrate another remarkable milestone when it plays its 5,462nd performance on Sunday, January 2, 2011 (matinee) to become the seventh longest-running show in Broadway history. (more...)

THE LION KING To Become Seventh Longest Running Broadway Show In History 1/2

Disney’s landmark musical event, THE LION KING, will celebrate another remarkable milestone when it plays its 5,462nd performance on Sunday, January 2, 2011 (matinee) to become the seventh longest-running show in Broadway history. (more...)