Tsidii Le Loka
Latest News on Tsidii Le Loka:
THE LION KING on Broadway- A Complete Guide (Aug 11, 2023)
Theater Stories: THE LION KING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, the JOSEPH Revival & More About The Minskoff Theatre (Feb 21, 2021)
Tsidii Le Loka participará en el festival de jazz 'Ciudad de Toledo' (Sep 1, 2019)
THE LION KING on Broadway- A Complete Guide (Aug 11, 2023)
Theater Stories: THE LION KING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, the JOSEPH Revival & More About The Minskoff Theatre (Feb 21, 2021)
Tsidii Le Loka participará en el festival de jazz 'Ciudad de Toledo' (Sep 1, 2019)
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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Tsidii Le Loka, The Lion King
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actress - Musical
Tsidii Le Loka, The Lion King
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Tsidii Le Loka, The Lion King
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Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Tsidii Le Loka, The Lion King
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THE LION KING on Broadway- A Complete Guide
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Lion King on Broadway. Check out all the details below!
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Lion King on Broadway. Check out all the details below!
Theater Stories: THE LION KING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, the JOSEPH Revival & More About The Minskoff Theatre
This week's Theater Stories features The Minskoff Theatre! Learn about the stars to have graced the Minskoff stage, including Debbie Reynolds, Debbie Allen, Bette Midler, Glenn Close & more; the theater's longest-running show, The Lion King, and much more!
This week's Theater Stories features The Minskoff Theatre! Learn about the stars to have graced the Minskoff stage, including Debbie Reynolds, Debbie Allen, Bette Midler, Glenn Close & more; the theater's longest-running show, The Lion King, and much more!
Tsidii Le Loka participará en el festival de jazz 'Ciudad de Toledo'
La actriz sudafricana, miembro del reparto original de EL REY LEON en Broadway, ha elegido Toledo para el estreno de su concierto tributo a la cantante y activista Miriam Makeba.
La actriz sudafricana, miembro del reparto original de EL REY LEON en Broadway, ha elegido Toledo para el estreno de su concierto tributo a la cantante y activista Miriam Makeba.
DIRTY DANCING â€" THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE North American Tour Launches Tonight
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage officially opens a new production and North American tour at the Harris Center in Folsom, CA, tonight, October 5.
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage officially opens a new production and North American tour at the Harris Center in Folsom, CA, tonight, October 5.
Cast Set for DIRTY DANCING North American Tour, Coming to State Theatre Next June
After three successful years on tour boasting numerous sold out engagements, this new adaptation of the worldwide smash-hit film, currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary, will continue to dazzle in more than 50 markets in North America, including the Lehigh Valley at The State Theatre on June 21 and June 22, 2018.
After three successful years on tour boasting numerous sold out engagements, this new adaptation of the worldwide smash-hit film, currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary, will continue to dazzle in more than 50 markets in North America, including the Lehigh Valley at The State Theatre on June 21 and June 22, 2018.
DIRTY DANCING â€" THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE North American Tour Finds Its 'Johnny' and 'Baby'; Cast, Dates Set!
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will officially open a new production and North American tour at the Harris Center in Folsom, CA, October 5 - 7.
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will officially open a new production and North American tour at the Harris Center in Folsom, CA, October 5 - 7.
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY MR. BELAFONTE: A Loving Celebration and Concert for a Living Legend
Get ready for an inspiring, joyful, heartfelt evening from the music stage of one of the most beloved legends of our time. The performing family of Harry Belafonte is coming together to celebrate this pivotal birthday and to reflect on life on the road with Harry. Join us for a special and rare evening of a loving celebration concert in appreciation of what it is to be an artist, a humanitarian, an activist for human dignity and justice.
Get ready for an inspiring, joyful, heartfelt evening from the music stage of one of the most beloved legends of our time. The performing family of Harry Belafonte is coming together to celebrate this pivotal birthday and to reflect on life on the road with Harry. Join us for a special and rare evening of a loving celebration concert in appreciation of what it is to be an artist, a humanitarian, an activist for human dignity and justice.
Garth Drabinsky Sets MADAME SOUSATZKA Musical For Broadway Return
Deadline has reported that producer Garth Drabinsky's musical adaptation of the novel that inspired the 1988 Shirley MacLaine film, Madame Sousatzka, will arrive on Broadway next fall following an out-of-town tryout in Toronto this spring.Â
Deadline has reported that producer Garth Drabinsky's musical adaptation of the novel that inspired the 1988 Shirley MacLaine film, Madame Sousatzka, will arrive on Broadway next fall following an out-of-town tryout in Toronto this spring.Â
Creative Team Revealed for Garth Drabinksy's SOUSATZKA
The Globe and Mail stated, 'Craig Lucas (also a Tony winner for The Light in the Piazza) wrote the adaptation - which moves part of the action to South Africa, while the songs were by the composer/lyricist team David Shire and Richard Maltby Jr., whose Broadway outings are 1983's Baby and 1996's Big. Two designers who just won Tony awards for Hamilton were also involved - Paul Tazewell (costumes) and Howell Binkley (lighting).'
The Globe and Mail stated, 'Craig Lucas (also a Tony winner for The Light in the Piazza) wrote the adaptation - which moves part of the action to South Africa, while the songs were by the composer/lyricist team David Shire and Richard Maltby Jr., whose Broadway outings are 1983's Baby and 1996's Big. Two designers who just won Tony awards for Hamilton were also involved - Paul Tazewell (costumes) and Howell Binkley (lighting).'
Victoria Clark, Montego Glover and Tsidii Le Loka Take Part in Convicted Producer Garth Drabinsky's MADAME SOUSATZKA Workshop
The New York Post writes that convicted forger and producer Garth Drabinsky is planning his next stage project. Rumor is Drabinsky, producing via entertainment company StageVentures, has booked Toronto's Elgin Theatre for a new musical based on the 1988 film MADAME SOUSATZKA, which he produced, starring Shirley MacLaine.
The New York Post writes that convicted forger and producer Garth Drabinsky is planning his next stage project. Rumor is Drabinsky, producing via entertainment company StageVentures, has booked Toronto's Elgin Theatre for a new musical based on the 1988 film MADAME SOUSATZKA, which he produced, starring Shirley MacLaine.
Broadway AM Report, 7/15/2016 - Will Swenson in 'PIRATES', THE BODYGUARD and More!
This weekend's big news: Will Swenson stars in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, beginning tonight at Barrington, THE BODYGUARD returns to London with Beverley Knight, and more!
This weekend's big news: Will Swenson stars in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, beginning tonight at Barrington, THE BODYGUARD returns to London with Beverley Knight, and more!
Hits from RENT, WICKED & More to be Featured on First NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL BROADWAY! Album
NOW That's What I Call Music!, the world's best-selling multi-artist album series, has announced that they are set to release their first ever NOW That's What I Call Broadway! on Friday, April 29, 2016. The album will feature 18 music tracks from the original cast recordings of some of the Great White Way's most legendary shows. The album features liner notes by David Cote, theater editor for Time Out New York as well as a playwright and librettist/lyricist.
NOW That's What I Call Music!, the world's best-selling multi-artist album series, has announced that they are set to release their first ever NOW That's What I Call Broadway! on Friday, April 29, 2016. The album will feature 18 music tracks from the original cast recordings of some of the Great White Way's most legendary shows. The album features liner notes by David Cote, theater editor for Time Out New York as well as a playwright and librettist/lyricist.
Helen Mirren to Attend Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2015 Gala Honoring Julie Taymor
At its 2015 Harman Center for the Arts Gala, the Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) will present renowned theatre, film and opera director Julie Taymor with the 2015 William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (Will Award), which recognizes artists who have made significant contributions to classical theatre in America. JM Zell Partners, Ltd. will receive the Sidney Harman Award for Philanthropy in the Arts. Dame Helen Mirren (Academy Award winner and star of Taymor's film The Tempest) will be a special guest at the black-tie event, themed "Imagine: Shakespeare."
At its 2015 Harman Center for the Arts Gala, the Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) will present renowned theatre, film and opera director Julie Taymor with the 2015 William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (Will Award), which recognizes artists who have made significant contributions to classical theatre in America. JM Zell Partners, Ltd. will receive the Sidney Harman Award for Philanthropy in the Arts. Dame Helen Mirren (Academy Award winner and star of Taymor's film The Tempest) will be a special guest at the black-tie event, themed "Imagine: Shakespeare."
Beware the Ides of March with 15 Shakespeare Showtunes
'If music be the food of love, play on.' Even before the invention of the musical comedy (more on that later), William Shakespeare knew the importance of music in telling stories on stage. For our March feature, my colleague Jeff Walker and I thought that instead of marking the Ides of March with songs about murder, betrayal, and fate, we would focus on the synergy between showtunes and Shakespeare.
'If music be the food of love, play on.' Even before the invention of the musical comedy (more on that later), William Shakespeare knew the importance of music in telling stories on stage. For our March feature, my colleague Jeff Walker and I thought that instead of marking the Ides of March with songs about murder, betrayal, and fate, we would focus on the synergy between showtunes and Shakespeare.
Sunday Special: From the Pride Lands to Notre Dame - Disney's Animated Musicals on Stage
To celebrate HUNCHBACK's run, we've gone in-depth on Disney's animated films that have brought their music, magic, comedy and romance to the stage. Scroll down to learn more, and be sure to tell us which Disney film you'd like to see adapted next!
To celebrate HUNCHBACK's run, we've gone in-depth on Disney's animated films that have brought their music, magic, comedy and romance to the stage. Scroll down to learn more, and be sure to tell us which Disney film you'd like to see adapted next!
Photo Coverage: New Federal Theatre Honors Voza Rivers - Part Two
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre's 44th anniversary culminated with a special Gala at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (199 Chambers Street) last night, March 16th. This special event saluting NFT, for over 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, was hosted by Danny Glover and Debbi Morgan. BroadwayWorld brings you more photos from inside the big event below!
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre's 44th anniversary culminated with a special Gala at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (199 Chambers Street) last night, March 16th. This special event saluting NFT, for over 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, was hosted by Danny Glover and Debbi Morgan. BroadwayWorld brings you more photos from inside the big event below!
Tsidii Le Loka to Perform 'GraceNOTES' at Kirov Recital Studio, 12/8
Come enjoy an afternoon of great music and lively dialogue with Tsidii Le Loka, acclaimed actress, composer, and vocalist best known for her work originating the role of 'Rafiki' in Disney's 'The Lion King' on Broadway. Don't miss this unique opportunity to spend time with Tsidii and discuss the music amongst an intimate crowd as she welcomes the Holidays with her favorite tunes!
Come enjoy an afternoon of great music and lively dialogue with Tsidii Le Loka, acclaimed actress, composer, and vocalist best known for her work originating the role of 'Rafiki' in Disney's 'The Lion King' on Broadway. Don't miss this unique opportunity to spend time with Tsidii and discuss the music amongst an intimate crowd as she welcomes the Holidays with her favorite tunes!
Photo Flash: Chita Rivera et al. at Queens Theatre HEAT WAVE Opening Night Gala
The stars were shining, including Chita Rivera, Marge Champion, Stephen Schwartz and more, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Wednesday evening when Queens Theatre hosted its 2012 Gala Fundraiser, a star-studded celebration of the world premiere of HEAT WAVE: THE Jack Cole PROJECT, a new musical homage to legendary stage and screen choreographer Jack Cole. The event raised more than $150,000 for the theatre and its programs, including its educational and outreach programs that bring theatre and the arts to public school students. See photos from the gala below!
The stars were shining, including Chita Rivera, Marge Champion, Stephen Schwartz and more, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Wednesday evening when Queens Theatre hosted its 2012 Gala Fundraiser, a star-studded celebration of the world premiere of HEAT WAVE: THE Jack Cole PROJECT, a new musical homage to legendary stage and screen choreographer Jack Cole. The event raised more than $150,000 for the theatre and its programs, including its educational and outreach programs that bring theatre and the arts to public school students. See photos from the gala below!
TV: Resumen del Encuentro de Tsidii Le Loka con el público
El pasado viernes 25 de Noviembre tuvo lugar en el Café National Geographic de la Gran VÃa de Madrid el encuentro de Tsidii Le Loka con los lectores de BroadwayWorld Spain. La actriz, nominada a un Premio Tony por el papel de Rafiki en la producción original de Broadway de El Rey León, compartió con el público español su historia y su visión sobre la música y el teatro. ¡Echa un vistazo a este gran vÃdeo!
El pasado viernes 25 de Noviembre tuvo lugar en el Café National Geographic de la Gran VÃa de Madrid el encuentro de Tsidii Le Loka con los lectores de BroadwayWorld Spain. La actriz, nominada a un Premio Tony por el papel de Rafiki en la producción original de Broadway de El Rey León, compartió con el público español su historia y su visión sobre la música y el teatro. ¡Echa un vistazo a este gran vÃdeo!
ESPECIAL BWW - THE ROAD TO PRIDE ROCK - Richard Hudson
Retomamos el camino a Pride Rock con una entrevista al escenógrafo de la producción original de Broadway, Richard Hudson, que se alzó con el Premio Tony a la Mejor EscenografÃa en 1998 por El Rey León. BroadwayWorld pudo charlar con este artista sobre su trabajo en este espectáculo, a pocos metros del Lyceum Theatre de Londres, donde el musical se representa desde hace casi 12 años.
Retomamos el camino a Pride Rock con una entrevista al escenógrafo de la producción original de Broadway, Richard Hudson, que se alzó con el Premio Tony a la Mejor EscenografÃa en 1998 por El Rey León. BroadwayWorld pudo charlar con este artista sobre su trabajo en este espectáculo, a pocos metros del Lyceum Theatre de Londres, donde el musical se representa desde hace casi 12 años.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Tsidii Le Loka been in?
Tsidii Le Loka has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Tsidii Le Loka been in?
Tsidii Le Loka has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Tsidii Le Loka been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Best Featured Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Lion King and Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King.
What awards has Tsidii Le Loka won?
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King.
How many shows has Tsidii Le Loka written?
Tsidii Le Loka has written 1 shows including The Lion King (Lyricist).
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