Sunday, September 14, 2025

In ‘The Lion King,’ 3 cheers for the villain by Jason Vondersmith

Preview: Peter Hargrave revels in the role he's played in the musical's Broadway tour more than 1,000 times: "I like to think Scar is the fan favorite. It is an iconic Disney villain.”

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 12:00PM
Thursday, September 11, 2025

LONDON REPORT: “THE PRODUCERS” IS BACK — JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT! by Ron Fassler

LONDON REPORT: “THE PRODUCERS” IS BACK — JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT! Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom in “The Producers” (2025).September 11, 2025: Thea…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 03:14PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Listen: Broadway’s Housso Sémon Drops Debut Single 'Lover'

Housso Sémon, most recently seen on Broadway in Suffs and The Lion King, has released her debut single Lover across all major streaming platforms. Produced by Noah Evan Wilson, Lover is Sé…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Hear from Louis McCartney, Cody Jamison Strand and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:02PM

Disney's The Lion King by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Oct 23 – Nov 16, 2025 Buell Theatre Official tickets at https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/lion-king/ Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings to…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:22AM
Sunday, September 7, 2025

Video: Broadway Celebrates NYC's 400th Birthday in Times Square

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Tourism + Conventions (NYC Tourism), and The Broadway League today presented “Founded By Broadway,” a free live concert to celebrate the 400th anniver…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24PM
Friday, September 5, 2025

Odds & Ends: Guest Conduct Broadway’s Wicked, Rachel Zegler's Evita Cast Album Drops and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. A Chance to Conduct Wicked and More at the Broadway Flea Market and Great Auction Ever wanted to conduct the music at Wicked? Here…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM
Thursday, September 4, 2025

Disney’s longtime Broadway chief Thomas Schumacher steps down by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Thomas Schumacher, the long-serving executive who was key to Walt Disney Co.’s success on Broadway, is stepping down this month, the company said Wednesday. The producer jo…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:15AM
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Video: JJ Neimann in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre

Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Video: See Tshidi Manye Take Her Final Bow as Rafiki in The Lion King After 9,000 Performances by Diep Tran, Andrew Gans

The Broadway veteran's final performance took place August 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Video: THE LION KING's Tshidi Manye Takes Her Historic Final Bow as 'Rafiki'

Tshidi Manye, who played Rafiki in Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway for over 9,000 performances, played her final performance on Sunday after being a part of the production for 25 years. W…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Thomas Schumacher, Chief Creative Officer of Disney Theatrical Group, to Step Down by Darryn King

Thomas Schumacher, the chief creative officer of Disney Theatrical Group, Disney’s theatrical division, is stepping down after decades with the company. The move was announced in a memo se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

THE LION KING's Tshidi Manye Takes Her Historic Final Bow as Rafiki on Broadway by Disney On Broadway

On Sunday Aug. 31, 2025, Tshidi Manye, who portrayed the role of Rafiki in Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway, played her final performance after being a part of the production for 25 years …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:18PM

Disney Theatrical’s Thomas Schumacher Set to Depart Company by Caitlin Huston

Schumacher helped create Disney's theatrical division, ushering in hits such as 'The Lion King,' 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:21AM

Hear From Vincent Jamal Hooper, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:06AM
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Is The Lion King's New Rafiki Starting September 2 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Disney musical continues on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Returns to THE LION KING as Rafiki

The Lion King is welcoming Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi back as Rafiki beginning tonight, Tuesday, September 2. Pitjeng-Molebatsi stepped into the role temporarily earlier this year and is now t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi will take over as Rafiki in ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Pitjeng-Molebatsi will succeed longstanding cast member Tshidi Manye.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Sunday, August 31, 2025

Tshidi Manye’s final bow as Rafiki in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway by bwaySHO

Tshidi Manye performed for 25 years and 9,000 performances as Rafiki in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway. The beloved actor took her final bow as Rafiki on Sunday, August 29th at the Mi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:35PM

Tshidi Manye Ends Record-Breaking Run in Broadway's The Lion King August 31 by Andrew Gans

With more than 9,000 performances, Manye is the world's longest-running Rafiki.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Tshidi Manye, longstanding Rafiki of ‘The Lion King,’ sets final bow by Michael Abourizk

Manye first played the role in the Toronto production, before joining the Broadway company.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:04PM

THE LION KING's Longest-Running Rafiki, Tshidi Manye, to Depart the Show

After 9,000 performances as Rafiki in The Lion King, Tshidi Manye is set to depart the Broadway production. Manye first performed with the show's Toronto company in 2000, and most of her 9,0…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Record-Breaking Tshidi Manye Sets Final Performance in Broadway's The Lion King by Andrew Gans

With more than 9,000 performances, Manye is the world's longest-running Rafiki.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Longest-Running Rafiki Says Goodbye to ‘The Lion King’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

After more than 9,000 performances as the shaman in the Broadway show, Tshidi Manye prepares to hang up her baboon costume.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

At This Theatre: The Ambassador by JK

There are a few Broadway theaters that have had shows run so long in them, that those shows are the only ones that have played there during many theater-goers' lifetime. Until recently, ther…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:54AM
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The Lion King Tour Gets a New Mufasa and Simba by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

David D'Lancy Wilson and Gilbert Domally are now leading the long-running Disney musical on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

THE LION KING Tour Welcomes New Mufasa and Simba

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa and Gilbert Domally as Simba. Wilson and Domally will begin performances on Tuesday, Septemb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Monday, August 25, 2025

Broadway’s Housso Sémon Sets Release of Debut Single 'Lover'

Housso Sémon, most recently seen on Broadway in Suffs and The Lion King, will release her debut single Lover on September 5 across all major streaming platforms. Produced by Noah Evan Wilso…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies THE LION KING With 'He Just Can't Wait to Be King'

Randy Rainbow has released a parody of "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," from the Lion King with his latest Donald Trump diss track. The new music video, titled "He Just Can't Wait to Be King,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

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