The Lion King

Holiday Specials - Shopping with BC/EFA... 'Attention All Shoppers!!!'

We wanted to bring your attention to this year's Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Holiday Catalog and web site. (more...)

'THE LION SINGS TONIGHT- CHRISTMAS' One Time Event On 12/15

The talented cast and crew of Disney's THE LION KING will host THE LION SINGS TONIGHT - CHRISTMAS - a cabaret-style show featuring performances of Holiday and Broadway standards. This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, December 15 at the American Cabaret Theatre located at 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets are currently on sale for $30 for general admission and $50, which include VIP Seating and a Post Show Reception with members of the cast of THE LION SINGS TONIGHT - CHRISTMAS and THE LION KING. (more...)

BWW's Holiday CD Roundup Part 2: The Singers

Happy Holidays Everyone! Well ... here it is ... our BIGGEST CD coverage EVER and just in time for some last minute "stocking-stuffer" inspiration ... even though a few of these are better used as coal, if you know what I mean. (more...)

4 Chances to See MARY POPPINS and THE LITTLE MERMAID Performances on TV During Holiday Season

DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, producer of Broadway?s Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, proudly celebrates the 2008 holiday season with four nationally televised performances from two of its three smash hit Broadway shows. Beginning this Saturday, November 22, viewers *nationwide can tune-in to see Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid on the following holiday specials: (more...)

Irons and Allen Headlined IMPRESSIONISM to Run at the Schoenfeld in '09

Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs. The production, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will play the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, reports The New York Times. (more...)

Photo Flash: NYU's 10th Anniversary Production of KING DAVID at the Skirball Center

New York University presented a tenth anniversary production of King David, a modern oratorio by musical theater legends Alan Menken and Tim Rice, at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place (at Washington Square South) on Thursday, Nov. 13 and Fri. Nov. 14 at 8:00 p.m. (more...)

Rosie's KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY Tickets Now on Sale

Rosie O'Donnell, the award-winning comedian; television talk show host; author; and film, television, and stage actress will serve as the KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY National Ambassador for the second year in a row. (more...)

Photo Flash: Rowan Atkinson in OLIVER!

Cameron Mackintosh will present Rowan Atkinson as 'Fagin' in Lionel Bart's musical masterpiece "OLIVER!" at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with performances commencing from 12 December 2008 and a press night on 14 January 2009. (more...)

'A RUBICON FAMILY CHRISTMAS' Opens At Rubicon Theater 12/6

Ventura's new holiday tradition 'A RUBICON FAMILY CHRISTMAS' Conceived and Directed by Brian McDonald With Musical Arrangements by Steven Cahill Opens Saturday, December 6th at the Rubicon Theater in Ventura! Move over Scrooge...here comes Santa Claus! From December 4 through December 28, Rubicon Theatre Company swings and sings its way through the holidays with the delightful musical presentation of A Rubicon Family Christmas. Enjoy complementary warm cider and sweet treats as the stellar cast of Broadway performers and a choir of the region's brightest young stars serenade you with fanciful renditions of traditional Christmas classics and favorite holiday songs. This magical concert, framed in a glorious wintery wonderland is sure to bring a smile to the face and warmth to the heart. (more...)

SISTER ACT: The Musical Opens at London Palladium 6/2

Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced that they will produce the Premiere of SISTER ACT, a divine new musical comedy based on the international hit movie. The show will open at the home of family entertainment, the London Palladium, on Tuesday June 2, 2009, with previews from Wednesday May 6th. (more...)

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/11/2008

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 11/11/2008. (more...)

VANITIES Opens On Broadway at Lyceum 2/26, Previews Begin 2/2

VANITIES, A New Musical by Jack Heifner, with music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by two-time Tony® Award-winner Judith Ivey and musical staging by Dan Knechtges, will open on Broadway Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th Street (preview performances will begin Monday, February 2). (more...)

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/4/2008

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 11/4/2008. (more...)

Photo Flash: Broadway Kids Care Make Halloween Pails for Freedom House

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), hosted its 2nd annual Halloween Festival. (more...)

Wopat, Graff, Arnaz and More Part of LYRICS & LYRICISTS Series

The 92nd Street Y announces casting for the 2009 season of Lyrics & Lyricists™, the Y's legendary American Songbook series. Polly Bergen, Lucie Arnaz, Tom Wopat and Marilyn Maye are among the storied cast members who will sing the songs of Richard Rodgers, Ira Gershwin, Mel Tormé, DeSylva, Brown & Henderson, David Zippel and others. This is the first season curated by new series artistic director DEBORAH GRACE WINER, and her inaugural line-up of guest artistic directors - MARTIN CHARNIN, DAVID ZIPPEL, ROBERT KIMBALL, REX REED, and BILLY STRITCH. (more...)

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 10/28/2008

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 10/28/2008. (more...)

TO BE OR NOT TO BE to Close at Manhattan Theater Club on 11/16

It has been announced that MTC's production of TO BE OR NOT TO BE will play its final performance on November 16th, 2008. November 16th, 2008 is the end of Manhattan Theater Club's subscription run. They had previously been offering tickets through November 23rd, 2008, but will now be canceling that week of performances. Patrons who have purchased tickets for performances through November 23rd, 2008 should return to their point of purchase for a refund. (more...)

PEREZ HILTON DOES BROADWAY! (Yes, THAT Perez Hilton)

The self proclaimed 'Queen of All Media', Perez Hilton sounds off on all things Broadway including his recent trip to New York, his favorite shows and more! (more...)

WAITING FOR GODOT With Lane and Irwin To Open at Roundabout Theatre 4/30

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Tony award winners Bill Irwin as "Vladimir" and Nathan Lane as "Estragon" in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony award winner Anthony Page. (more...)