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Alonzo King Travels to Paris to commemorate Universal Declaration on Human Rights Photo Alonzo King Travels to Paris to commemorate Universal Declaration on Human Rights
by Julie Musbach - November 28, 2018

Alonzo King LINES Ballet, the San Francisco-based, internationally celebrated contemporary ballet company, is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of the dance companies to perform at Wake of Humanity, a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Hu...


VIDEO: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at THE LION KING Photo VIDEO: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at THE LION KING
by Linnae Medeiros - July 23, 2019

The smash hit musical The Lion King has been showing audiences the circle of life for a remarkable twenty-one years on Broadway, and now the show is giving Business Insider a look backstage at the productions' intricate puppets and set design. Head to the Pridelands with the full video!...


VIDEO: Meet THE LION KING Tour's Nala, Kayla Cyphers Photo VIDEO: Meet THE LION KING Tour's Nala, Kayla Cyphers
by Linnae Medeiros - January 03, 2020

We're heading to the Pridelands to get to know Kayla Cyphers, who is currently playing Nala in the North American tour of the legendary smash-hit musical The Lion King. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney classic with the video!...


Meet The Current Cast of Creatures In THE LION KING On Broadway Photo Meet The Current Cast of Creatures In THE LION KING On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - August 04, 2019

Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life on stage each night in The Lion King. The Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Disney's much-loved film transports audiences to a dazzling world of glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music to tell th...


Alonzo King To Receive Honorary Doctorate At Juilliard Commencement Ceremony Photo Alonzo King To Receive Honorary Doctorate At Juilliard Commencement Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2019

Alonzo King LINES Ballet is pleased to announce that choreographer Alonzo King will receive an honorary doctorate from Juilliard during the school's 114th commencement ceremony, which takes place Friday, May 24, 2019, at 11am in Alice Tully Hall in New York City and will be live-streamed at juilliar...


King Princess Releases New Song 'Hit The Back' Photo King Princess Releases New Song 'Hit The Back'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 03, 2019

Rising pop star King Princess unveils new album track, “Hit the Back” today—listen here. King Princess' debut album Cheap Queen is due out October 25 on Zelig/Columbia Records....


VIDEO: Watch Carole King Sing 'So Far Away' Photo VIDEO: Watch Carole King Sing 'So Far Away'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2020

Carole King has shared a video of herself singing what feels like an anthem of social distancing, So Far Away....


Photo Coverage: Nicolas King Raises The Tide At The Beach Cafe Photo Photo Coverage: Nicolas King Raises The Tide At The Beach Cafe
by Stephen Sorokoff - April 28, 2019

For those unenlightened, Jazz/Pop vocalist Nicolas King might seem like an overnight sensation. If you are new to the scene you've only recently discovered one of the most skillful and exciting male singers around. As they say in the trade, 'He's Hot'. Truth be told, Nicolas has been working and h...


VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 100,000,000th Guest Worldwide With Multi-Lingual 'Cir Photo VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 100,000,000th Guest Worldwide With Multi-Lingual 'Circle of Life' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019

The Lion King - the most successful title in musical theatre history - passes another historic milestone this week, welcoming its 100,000,000th guest worldwide. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 25 productions have played in 100 cities around the world on every continent except Anta...


Video: King Princess Performs on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Photo Video: King Princess Performs on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Abigail Charpentier - November 08, 2019

King Princess made her late night television debut with a performance of “Hit The Back” on CBS', “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” last night. The rising pop star also gave a special performance of her breakout hit, “1950”—watch here. ...


Breaking: KING KONG Will Close on Broadway This Summer Photo Breaking: KING KONG Will Close on Broadway This Summer
by Alan Henry - June 25, 2019

The award-winning new musical King Kong will play its final Broadway performance on August 18, 2019 following 324 performances and 29 previews at the Broadway Theatre....


VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at THE LION KING Bringing Its Giraffe To Life Photo VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at THE LION KING Bringing Its Giraffe To Life
by Linnae Medeiros - August 09, 2019

The smash hit musical The Lion King has been showing audiences the circle of life for a remarkable twenty-one years on Broadway, and now the show is giving us a look backstage at the productions' intricate giraffe puppet from the show's iconic opening number, Circle of Life. Head to the Pridelands w...


Gayle King Signs On to Host Regular Weekly Call-In Show Exclusively on SiriusXM Photo Gayle King Signs On to Host Regular Weekly Call-In Show Exclusively on SiriusXM
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 15, 2020

SiriusXM today announced that three-time Emmy Award winning broadcaster Gayle King has signed a deal to host a regular weekly call-in show exclusively for SiriusXM. Following a successful limited run earlier this spring, Gayle King In the House will air every Thursday at 5:00 pm ET on SiriusXM Stars...


VIDEO: THE LION KING's L. Steven Taylor Takes Over Instagram! Photo VIDEO: THE LION KING's L. Steven Taylor Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - September 05, 2019

We took a trip to the Pridelands yesterday as The Lion King's L. Steven Taylor took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!...


Alonzo King LINES Ballet Presents The World Premiere and Expanded Spring Season Photo Alonzo King LINES Ballet Presents The World Premiere and Expanded Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2020

Alonzo King LINES Ballet, the San Francisco-based, internationally celebrated contemporary ballet company, is pleased to present an expanded Spring Season in two iconic San Francisco venues: Grace Cathedral & Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.   ...


Photo Coverage: KING KONG Celebrates 300th Performance on Broadway Photo Photo Coverage: KING KONG Celebrates 300th Performance on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - August 01, 2019

The award-winning new musical King Kong played its 300th performance on Broadway on Wednesday, July 31 at the matinee. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out the photos below!...


Photo Coverage: KING KONG Receives Kong Sized 2019 Special Achievement Outer Critics Photo Photo Coverage: KING KONG Receives Kong Sized 2019 Special Achievement Outer Critics Circle Award!
by Monroe George - May 23, 2019

Last night, cast members from King Kong, as well as Kong himself, received a 2019 Special Achievement Outer Critic Circle Award for their thrilling work on the production....


VIDEO: Meet THE LION KING Tour's Simba, Brandon A. McCall Photo VIDEO: Meet THE LION KING Tour's Simba, Brandon A. McCall
by Linnae Medeiros - December 16, 2019

We're heading to the Pridelands to get to know Brandon A. McCall, who is currently playing Simba in the North American tour of the smash hit musical The Lion King. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney classic with the video!...


Photo Flash: Carole King Surprises the Cast of BEAUTIFUL With a Performance and Curta Photo Photo Flash: Carole King Surprises the Cast of BEAUTIFUL With a Performance and Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2019

Yesterday, rock and roll icon Carole King surprised the audience at Beautiful, by taking the stage of the Stephen Sondheim Theatre as the hit musical celebrates its fifth anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos of the iconic moment, plus backstage photos of King with the cast, below!...


Disney Theatricals Offers Free Access to THE LION KING EXPERIENCE Education Program Photo Disney Theatricals Offers Free Access to THE LION KING EXPERIENCE Education Program
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2020

Disney Theatrical Productions is now offering a free virtually accessible version of The Lion King Experience, a unique holistic arts education program that provides students and educators an immersive introduction to theater making through the lens of the Broadway production of The Lion King....


VIDEO: Check Out All New Footage of THE LION KING! Photo VIDEO: Check Out All New Footage of THE LION KING!
by Julie Musbach - November 16, 2018

Broadway's award-winning best musical THE LION KING presents brand new production footage as it celebrates 21 years on Broadway and nine productions running concurrently across the globe. Check out the all new production footage below!...


INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/28 Photo INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/28
by BWW Special - May 28, 2019

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 5/26/2019....


VIDEO: THE LION KING's Three Hyenas Celebrate 5000 Broadway Performances Photo VIDEO: THE LION KING's Three Hyenas Celebrate 5000 Broadway Performances
by Linnae Medeiros - December 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...


Unexpected Productions Presents STEPHEN KING UNEXPECTED Photo Unexpected Productions Presents STEPHEN KING UNEXPECTED
by Stephi Wild - September 22, 2019

Stephen King Unexpected is an improvised show in the style of Stephen King opens 10/6/2019 at 8:30 at Unexpected Productions Improv....


Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates Record Breaking Engagement In North Charleston Photo Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates Record Breaking Engagement In North Charleston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2019

Disney's The Lion King is celebrating a record breaking engagement which ended on Sunday, December 15.  The triumphant two-week premiere engagement grossed more than $2.4 million at the box office and entertained more than 32,000 theatergoers.  The production, which played 16 performances at North C...






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