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Toronto Production of Disney's THE LION KING Extends Through August 30, 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

The new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will extend performances through August 30, 2025. The new block of tickets, for performances from April 29 to August 30, 2025, will go on sale at 10AM on Saturday December 7, 2024.

Photos: THE LION KING 2024 National Tour Cast First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024

Disney’s The Lion King North American tour released production photos of new principal cast members. See new production photos and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at The Princess Of Wales Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Nov 12, 2024

One of the world's most beloved musicals returns to Toronto for a long term stay into the Spring of 2025. Disney's The Lion King, the stage spectacle directed by Julie Taymor is based on the 1994 animated classic with music and lyrics written by Elton John and Tim Rice. This production has captivated audiences young and old across the globe for over 20 years and now is the best opportunity to introduce a new generation to the King.

Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING in Toronto
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

The new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King began performances on Saturday, November 2 at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre. Check out photos from the production below!

Erick D. Patrick to Star as Simba for First Six Weeks of THE LION KING in Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

After eight weeks of rehearsals, the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will begin performances in November, with a new change to the cast. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Oct 26, 2024

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at National Arts Centre?

Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.

Danny Grumich & More to Join THE LION KING North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 5, 2024
by - Sep 5, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!

THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28. 

THE LION KING North American Tour to Celebrate 22nd Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!

Cast Set For Disney's THE LION KING at DPAC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

Casting has been announced for the DPAC engagement of Disney's The Lion King.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024

Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.

DISNEY'S THE LION KING To Play Return Engagement At Popejoy Hall, November 5
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

Casting announced for Disney's The Lion King at Popejoy. Get all the details on the upcoming production.

THE LION KING North American Tour to Welcome Back Mukelisiwe Goba as 'Rafiki'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023

Get the latest news on Disney's The Lion King North American Tour as Mukelisiwe Goba makes a triumphant return as 'Rafiki'. Find out all the details and dates for this highly anticipated production.

Review: North Carolina Theatre's DREAMGIRLS
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 8, 2023

Based on the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, and Jackie Wilson, Dreamgirls tells the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called 'The Dreams,' who become music superstars. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, this musical explores themes of ambition, hope, and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry.

North Carolina Theatre Announces Casting For DREAMGIRLS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre, has announced the full cast for Dreamgirls with book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger, directed by Christopher D. Betts and Co-Choregraphed by Christopher D. Betts and Amy Hall Garner. Additional Choreography by Mya King.