Video: West End's THE LION KING Cast Meets MUFASA: THE LION KING Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024
We're seeing double! Shaun Escoffery and George Asprey, stars of Disney's The Lion King on the West End, sat down with Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. who lend their voices to Disney's new prequel Mufasa: The Lion King. Watch the conversation now!
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024
Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
BWW Interview: George Asprey Talks THE LION KING
by Jonathan Marshall - Oct 16, 2019
This October marks the 20th anniversary of The Lion King at London's Lyceum Theatre. Premiering way back in 1999, the show has entertained over 16 million people and remains the West End's bestselling stage production and the sixth-longest-running West End musical of all time. To celebrate the show's roaring success (pardon the pun), BroadwayWorld spoke with George Asprey, who plays Scar, about being the villain and why he feels the show is still so well loved after all these years.
Disney's THE LION KING Welcomes New Cast Members
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017
Today, the London production of THE LION KING welcomes 11 new cast members, including Janique Charles, Gary Jordan and Dominique Planter who take over the principal roles of 'Nala', 'Zazu' and 'Shenzi' respectively. Now in its 18th triumphant year, over 14 million people have seen Disney's award-winning musical at the Lyceum Theatre.
Photo Flash: West End's LION KING Celebrates 5000 Performances!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2011
On Tuesday 13th September the London Company of the award-winning stage musical The Lion King played its 5000th performance at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End. Now in its 12th record-breaking year, The Lion King has been seen by almost 10 million people in the UK and 60 million people worldwide, making it one of the most successful productions in theatre history.
THE LION KING Celebrates 5000th Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2011
On Tuesday 13th September the London Company of the award-winning stage musical The Lion King will play its 5000th performance at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End. Now in its 12th record-breaking year, The Lion King has been seen by almost 10 million people in the UK and 60 million people worldwide, making it one of the most successful productions in theatre history.
THE LION KING Celebrates Eleven Years In The West End
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2010
Disney's award-winning musical 'The Lion King' continues to reign as one of the most popular shows in West End history as it celebrates its eleventh anniversary at the Lyceum Theatre this month.