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

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

This week, Drama Desk and OBIE Award winner Mandy Gonzalez made her first guest star appearance as ‘Norma Desmond’ in Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. See photos from Gonzalez's opening night here! 

I had the privilege to speak with Darnell Abraham about his background and his role as Mufasa in the upcoming Broadway Across Canada presentation of Disney’s The Lion King, including some insight into the preparation that goes into such a physical role, favourite scenes, and the timelessness of the musical's themes.

Tonight, Drama Desk and OBIE Award winner Mandy Gonzalez will guest star as ‘Norma Desmond’ in Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. Get a first look at Gonzalez on stage!

Get a first look at Mandy Gonzalez in the role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd on Broadway! Gonzalez is the alternate for the role, which she shares with Nicole Scherzinger. Check out the photo here!

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will present FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS at La MaMa from November 21 to December 8, exploring themes of unity and transformation through puppetry.

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!

Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.

Ein schöner Erfolg! Mit 250.000 verkauften Tickets hat Disneys HERCULES einen Meilenstein erreicht. Das Publikum ist begeistert vom spektakulären Bühnendesign, der mitreißenden Musik und den atemberaubenden Kostümen. Aufgrund der positiven Resonanz wird die Spielzeit des neusten Disney Musicals in Hamburg bis September 2025 verlängert.

The Broadway run of TAMMY FAYE is now in previews and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at the Palace Theater. Meet the cast of TAMMY FAYE here!

Greater Boston Stage Company will opens its 25th anniversary season with the New England premiere of Dinner for One, running from November 1 to November 17, 2024.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a special evening with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor Reeve Carney, in a one-man concert version of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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!

Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.

The crown jewel of Broadway roars into upstate South Carolina

Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.

Broadway in Atlanta announced Student Rush and Lucky Seat lottery opportunities for THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre, running from Oct. 2 to 20.

Don’t miss The Lion King in Greenville.

Stories include the opening of nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards and the donation from Ken Ludwig to save Hall’s Croft. Financial difficulties are impacting institutions like the University of the Arts and Seattle’s theater scene, prompting a rethinking of models and operations.