Minskoff Theatre

09/06/2023

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NYC Broadway week runs from September 4 to 17th.

08/06/2023

Clifton Oliver, who starred in Broadway productions of The Lion King and In the Heights, died Aug. 2 at the age of 47, his sister announced.

07/28/2023

Kids’ Night on Broadway will return this summer to New York City on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, marking the program’s very first summer schedule since its inception in 1996.

07/19/2023

Young Simba was a role 10-year-old Davis Matthews was born to play. Now, he is on the biggest stage of his life.

07/06/2023

More people recognize songs from The Lion King than those from any Indiana Jones movie,...

05/09/2023

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced the recipients of the 2023 Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, which acknowledge individuals and organizations who, while not eligible in established Tony Awards categories, have made significant contributions to the theater industry.

The trio of winners includes production stage manager Lisa Dawn Cave...

Currently, Cave is the production supervisor for “The Lion King” and “Frozen” worldwide.

Established in 1990, the honors recognize individuals who aren’t eligible for Tonys but have made significant contributions to Broadway.

05/09/2023

The Lion King will play its 10,000th performance on Broadway this Saturday evening, May 6th.

05/09/2023

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/08/mbube-the-lion-sleeps-tonight-lion-king

Mbube – the vocal harmony song that ended up on The Lion King soundtrack – made its writer $2. But beyond the exploitation and legal battles lies a more inspiring story

03/13/2023

03/12/2023

Spring in-theatre fundraising for Broadway Cares begins March 10.

01/30/2023

Who knew this Disney villain had such a big heart?

12/05/2022

By Dwight Casimere Garth Fagan is a legendary figure in the world of American Dance. The master choreographer, who created the Fagan Technique, is best known for his work with the Tony Award-winning The Lion King, which continues its success on Broadway and is currently in a Broadway in Chicago prod...

11/23/2022

The long running musical recently celebrated 25 years on Broadway.

11/16/2022

A surprising collaboration between an entertainment giant (Disney) and an avant-garde artist (Julie Taymor) birthed the most successful musical in history.

09/03/2022

Playbill gets ready with Khwezi as she prepares for her entrance as Broadway's Nala.

08/24/2022

It's been almost 25 years since Disney brought the story of The Lion King to the Broadway stage, and it continues to be a …

07/02/2022

A special performance ahead of London's Pride weekend!

06/17/2022

Cast members from The Lion King delight the audience at the 2021 Juneteenth event in Times Square as part of the Black on Broadway initiative. An MPTF grant will support

09/17/2021

Thank you, 😁Eric Ripert. Welcome back to you, too.

09/15/2021

Shout-out to all of our sister productions on Broadway who have re-opened. We are back! Live theatre lives in you.

09/15/2021

09/15/2021

Welcome back.

09/13/2021

Determined to reopen, crews are dusting off spotlights, dancers are relearning steps, and everyone is testing, testing, testing as theater seeks to rebound from the devastating pandemic.

09/13/2021

After a long, unbelievable delay, the cast of “The Lion King” is ready to reopen the musical on Broadway.

08/23/2021

08/08/2021

Customers can get a special price when buying tickets for "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" at the same time.

08/08/2021

"Showstoppers! Spectacular Costumes from Stage & Screen" is a New York City exhibit that showcases iconic looks from Broadway and Hollywood movies.

08/07/2021

The magic of Disney on Broadway only exists when you can join us inside the theatre. We can’t wait to bring this magic back to you, our guests, for you’re the reason we do what we do. The health and safety of our theatre employees, production staff, cast, and guests is our top priority. We all m...

07/30/2021

“Broadway’s theater owners and operators, citing the ongoing dangers of the coronavirus pandemic, said Friday that they have decided to require that theatergoers be vaccinated against Covid-19 and wear masks in order to attend a performance.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/theater/broadway-audiences-vaccine-requirement.html?referringSource=articleShare

Children under 12, who cannot be vaccinated, can show a negative test to attend. But the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall plan to bar them for now.

07/28/2021

We're coming back...

Rehearsals have started again for The Lion King and videographers were on hand to capture the emotional moment when the cast was reunited and sang Circle of ...

05/12/2021

Disney's official site for tickets to the landmark Broadway musical THE LION KING in New York City and on tour across North America. Get information, photos and videos.

05/12/2021

This morning on Good Morning America, Alexandra Billings, Madame Morrible from Wicked; Krystal Joy Brown, Eliza from Hamilton; and L. Steven Taylor, Mufasa from The Lion King announced that Broadway’s three biggest shows will reopen Broadway on September 14, 2021, with other shows expected to foll...

03/10/2021

Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about Broadway Cast of ‘The Lion King’ to Reunite for Live Discussion Hosted by Center for the Performing Arts and more from the State College, PA region

03/08/2021

With NBA games back in Madison Square Garden and certain movie theaters reopening at the end of the week, New York could soon celebrate the resumpt...

02/22/2021

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!

02/03/2021

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Join recording artist and Broadway star ("The Lion King," "Hamilton") Syndee Winters for music and conversation as she discusses her life and career.

12/03/2020

Led by Caroline Bowman and Aisha Jackson, the Frozen anthem was filmed at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre.

10/17/2020

The Great White Way’s most unexpected blockbuster almost didn’t get made. This is the little-known origin story of how the Magic Kingdom came to 42nd Street.

10/10/2020

The Broadway adaptation of Lion King is in many ways the best version of the story due to its inventive mixture of spectacle and creative risks.

10/10/2020

The Broadway League announces the continued suspension of all ticket sales for Broadway performances in NYC through May 30, 2021. Theatregoers holding tickets for dates through May 30, 2021 should contact their point of purchase for details about exchanges and refunds. https://www.broadwayleague.com/press/press-releases/broadway-update-on-performance-cancellations/