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MUFASA: THE LION KING Sets Digital and Blu-ray Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025

Mufasa is coming home. Disney has announced the digital and physical media release of Mufasa: The Lion King, the 2024 origin story of the fan-favorite character.

Video: 'Bye Bye' Musical Sequence From Disney's MUFASA: THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 24, 2025

Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” continues its reign at the top of the global box office, and now, the entire sequence featuring the villain song “Bye Bye” is viewable on DisneyMusic VEVO and YouTube. 

MUFASA: THE LION KING Soundtrack Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda's Songs Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024

Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Broadway songwriter, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now available to stream. The album includes newly written songs for the film, including Milele, I Always Wanted a Brother, and Tell Me It's You, performed by the cast. Listen to it now!

Video: South African Cultural Gospel Choir Performs 'Milele' From MUFASA: THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Earlier this week, the South African Cultural Gospel Choir performed 'Milele', one of the captivating new songs from the all-new Mufasa: The Lion King soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch their performance now!

MUFASA: THE LION KING Pays Tribute to James Earl Jones in Opening Credits
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024

In the new Lion King prequel, director Barry Jenkins paid tribute to James Earl Jones during the opening credits. The late performer voiced the role in the original 1994 animated film and the 2019 remake.

Video: New Clip of MUFASA: THE LION KING Song by Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 6, 2024

Disney has shared a sneak peek clip from I Always Wanted A Brother, one of the original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the new film Mufasa: The Lion King. Watch the clip now!

MUFASA: EL REY LE�"N llega a los cines el próximo 20 de diciembre
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 4, 2024

Las entradas para esta nueva película Disney ya están a la venta.

MUFASA Soundtrack With New Songs From Lin-Manuel Miranda Release Date Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024

Walt Disney Records has announced a release date for the soundtrack to Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King. The Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Tony-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Barry Jenkins Discuss MUFASA: THE LION KING Music
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2024

Discover the music of Mufasa: The Lion King in a new video featuring a discussion between Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Barry Jenkins. Watch the video now!

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases MUFASA: THE LION KING Songs
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2024

Multi-hyphenate Lin-Manuel Miranda visited Good Morning America on Monday to discuss the new songs he has written for Mufasa: The Lion King, the forthcoming Disney prequel. Watch the interview and a clip from the film!

Video: MUFASA: THE LION KING Promo Spotlights Scar
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

Disney has debuted a new promo video for Mufasa: The Lion King, the prequel to the 2019 live-action remake. In the video, viewers bear witness to the early days of lions Mufasa and Scar, two brothers who would grow up to become adversaries. 

Video: MUFASA: THE LION KING Featurette; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024

Disney has unveiled a new behind-the-scenes featurette for Mufasa: The Lion King, the upcoming prequel to Disney's live-action remake of the animated classic. Additionally, tickets are available for the film, which is premiering in theaters on Friday, December 20. Watch the behind-the-scenes video now!

Video: MUFASA: THE LION KING Final Trailer and Poster
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

Disney has debuted the final trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King, the prequel to the 2019 live-action remake. The movie is directed by Barry Jenkins with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch the new trailer and take a look at the new poster now!

Video: New MUFASA: THE LION KING Trailer Premieres at D23
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Watch a new trailer for MUFASA: THE LION KING, in theatres on December 20, 2024!

Photos: Celebrities on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Pasadena Playhouse is now presenting a new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Video: MUFASA: THE LION KING, Featuring Music From Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

An all new film in Disney's The Lion King series is coming this December! 'Mufasa: The Lion King' will feature new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also serves as producer alongside Mark Mancina. Watch an all new trailer in the video here!

Brittney Johnson, Ashley De La Rosa and More Join BLACK GIRL MAGIC Live Event
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2021

Salisha Thomas (Beautiful) and the Broadway Podcast Network will host a special live event in association with Thomas' podcast Black Hair in the Big Leagues called Black Girl Magic.

BLACK HAIR IN THE BIG LEAGUES, New BIPOC Broadway Podcast Hosted by Salisha Thomas Released Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2020

Black Hair in the Big Leagues, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network has announced a new Broadway podcast which features black voices and experiences. Black Hair in the Big Leagues is hosted by Beautiful on Broadway's Salisha Thomas and will be available for weekly downloads beginning today, Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Caroline Bowman, Mary Kate Morrissey, Christiani Pitts & More Join BROADWAY SINGS RIHANNA: UNPLUGGED
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2019

The starry all-female lineup is set for the next concert in the year-long Broadway Sings spinoff series, Broadway Sings: Unplugged. On May 20 at 7pm and 9:30pm, The Green Room 42 will present Rihanna: Unplugged, featuring original "unplugged" arrangements of the pop star's hits, orchestrated for an acoustic band.

54 Celebrates The Muppets, Salutes Frank Sinatra And More This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.