Tag: The Lion King
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‘Disney Create 100’ Auction Boasts Exclusive Items, Benefits Make-A-Wish®
Through Monday, October 30, 2023, collectors of rare artwork, apparel, and experiences can bid on 100 exclusive items inspired by the unique storytelling of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and 20th Century Studios. Each item for the Disney Create 100 auction was donated by a notable creator or visionary in the fields of fashion, film, music, and…
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Disney’s Animated Classic “The Lion King” Returning to Theaters For Disney100 Celebration
Disney’s animated classic The Lion King is returning to theaters for a limited run starting this weekend. The film is returning to theaters as The Walt Disney Company celebrate its 100th anniversary. As part of the Disney100 celebration, some favorite Disney films are being shown in theaters. The Lion King will be in theaters once again…
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“Animazement – The Musical” – 25 Years Later
25 years ago today Animazement – The Musical debuted in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This magical musical began with a new theme song written for the show itself called It Starts with a Sketch and then went on a musical adventure through several different Disney stories. This included The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast,…
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See Tom Cruise in ‘The Lion King’ Tonight on ‘The Last Last Late Late Show with James Corden Carpool Karaoke Special’
New York, NY – Disney’s The Lion King will be featured in “The Last Last Late Late Show with James Corden Carpool Karaoke Special,” a primetime special celebrating the final night of James Corden’s groundbreaking late-night series, airing on CBS tonight, Thursday, April 27 at 10pm (EST). The multiple Emmy Award-winning late-night host reunites with global superstar Tom Cruise for an epic…
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THE LION KING “Generations” Nominated for Webby Award
he Lion King “Generations” Nominated for Best Video: Branded Entertainment, Media & Entertainment In the 27th Annual Webby Awards Fans Can Vote Online to Help The Lion King “Generations” Win Internet’s Top Honor: vote.webbyawards.com Disney Theatrical Group & ArtClass announced today that The Lion King “Generations” has been nominated for Best Video: Branded Entertainment, Media & Entertainment in the 27th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest…
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Tom Cruise Makes Broadway Musical Debut at Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’
Last night Tom Cruise made his Broadway musical debut at the Hollywood Pantages Theater. He joined James Corden for a very special one-night-only cameo at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Disney’s The Lion King. The performance was made for The Last Last Late Late Show primetime special, which will air ahead of his final showing of the…
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Garth Fagan
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture recently celebrated celebrated the award winning-choreographer Garth Fagan during a very special event. This night was all about the man who choreographed The Lion King for Broadway and so many other things throughout his career. Below is a look at this very special celebration. PRESS…
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The Power of the Mufasa Moment
There are many different nighttime spectaculars that have been presented in the Disney Parks through the years. They bring magic to the nights, and often the nights’ sky, as guests watch Disney moments come to life in a way that really can’t be seen anywhere else. Disneyland Resort just unveiled two new nighttime spectaculars for…
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Celebrating ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway’s 25-Year Legacy
On November 13, Disney Theatrical’s The Lion King joined the rarified ranks only two other Broadway productions have previously achieved: Entertaining audiences for a full 25 years. Featuring songs by Disney Legends Sir Elton John and Sir Tim Rice, the show opened in 1997 at the New Amsterdam Theatre and has since moved to the Minskoff Theatre—where…
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“The Lion King” to be Among Broadway Performances for 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The cast of The Lion King will be among the Broadway performances that will be shown on November 24th for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Today the lineup of Broadway acts were announced for the annual parade. Along with The Lion King cast, there will be other Broadway musicals being showcased during the parade. Lea…
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Tale of the Lion King Arrives at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre
Over the weekend, a new show arrived at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre. Tale of the Lion King is a story-theatre adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King is staged in a completely new presentation. The show includes lots of inspiration from its cultural roots. This includes scenery, costume designs, new original arrangements, and new choreography. A version of…
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The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth Returning to Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris has announced the return of The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth. This popular show will be returning to Disneyland Paris on October 23, 2021. The show tells the story of The Lion King with representations of Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaa through the help of percussionists, dancers, acrobats, and singers…
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Disney Announces Dates for Return of The Lion King and Aladdin to Broadway
Broadway is reopening this September in New York City. Today it was announced on Good Morning America that on September 14th the lights will again be up for Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked. Both Disney’s The Lion King and Disney’s Aladdin will be returning to the stage in September. The Lion King will be…
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A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King to Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 15
Live entertainment is coming back to Walt Disney World Resort. The first show to return to Walt Disney World is A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King. Disney has announced that the show will be arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 15, 2021. The show musical tells the story of The Lion King.…
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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Reveals What’s in the Works!
This week during the Disney Investor Day, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures revealed what it has in production that will be released in the next couple of years. So say there are a lot of things coming would be an understatement. It should be noted that a lot of these titles will end up on…
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Parks, Productions, and Pink Slips – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1052 (#523)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of different stories to cover throughout the course of the show. This includes Disney laying off 28,000 cast members as California legislators urge the governor to reopen theme parks. Over at Tokyo Disneyland, the largest land expansion opened for the Tokyo Disney…
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The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth and the Rhythm of the Jungle Arrive at Disneyland Paris in August
Two shows are returning to Disneyland Paris after the success that was seen with them last year. The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth and the Rhythm of the Jungle will be returning on August 15th and August 22nd respectively. This comes as Disneyland Paris continues to move forward with its phased reopening. The…
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Black is King Visual Album From Beyonce Coming to Disney+ on July 31st!
BEYONCÉ WRITES, DIRECTS AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCES VISUAL ALBUM “BLACK IS KING” New film is based on the music of “The Lion King: The Gift” Teaser for the visual album is now available Disney+ to Premiere the Visual Album Globally on July 31, 2020 BURBANK, Calif. (June 27, 2020) – Parkwood Entertainment, in association with Disney+, announced and debuted…
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Disney’s “The Lion King” Releases New Instagram Filter
Disney continues to spread fun during this time, and now it’s bringing some of the magic from Disney Theatrical to one of its digital platforms. Inspired by the Tony Award®-winning Best Musical Disney’s “The Lion King,” Instagram and Disney Theatrical Productions have released a free new special filter for fans to enjoy and share. You…
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Disney Theatrical Productions Offers Free Home Access to The Lion King Experience
Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that it has released a free virtually accessible version of The Lion King Experience. This educational program shows how theater is made through the Broadway production of The Lion King. The Lion King Experience is being offered for free by Disney Theatrical Productions. This program was launched in 2015 and targets…
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Disney Suspends Broadway Performances
Disney on Broadway has suspended performances starting on March 12th through April 12th. The announcement was made on the Disney on Broadway website. Along with the closure of these shows, tickets will be refunded from the place where they were purchased. These suspensions effect three Disney shows: Frozen, The Lion King, and Aladdin. The closure…
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Disney Shows Featured in Next Broadway In Hollywood Season!
Broadway In Hollywood has announced its 2020-2021 Season. Seven blockbuster shows in two iconic theatres will be a part of the season. Included in this announcement are two Disney shows. After eight years, Disney’s “The Lion King” is making its triumphant return to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre! This engagement will mark the show’s fourth time…