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On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. To chronicle this milestone, CBS Mornings dedicated a segment to their preparation, from practicing the music and lyrics with a vocal coach to learning the official choreography for the show. Watch the footage from rehearsals and the performance here! Gavin Lee recently joined the company of The Lion King as Scar, beginning performances Tuesday, July 22. Lee replaces former cast member Stephen Carlile, who departed the production earlier this year to star as Hades in Disney’s new production of Hercules in the West End. In addition to Lee as Scar, The Lion King principal company currently includes Tshidi Manye (Rafiki), <a...

Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as "Scar." Fresh off his run in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on Broadway, Lee replaces former cast member Stephen Carlile, who departed the production earlier this year to star as Hades in Disney’s new production of Hercules in the West End. In addition to Hollick as Scar, The Lion King principal company currently includes Tshidi Manye (Rafiki), L. Steven Taylor (Mufasa), Blakely Slaybaugh (Zazu), Ben Jeffrey (Pumbaa), Fred Berman (Timon), Vincent Jamal Hooper (Simba), Pearl Khwezi (Nala), James Brown-Orleans (Banzai), Bonita J. Hamilton (Shenzi), Robb Sapp (Ed), Leela Chopra (Young Nala at certain performances), Juliana Martinez (Young Nala at certain performances), Jacob Pham (Young Simba at certain performances) and Albert Rhodes (Young Simba at certain performances). <blockquote class="instagram-media"...

The Lion King will welcome two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee to the company as Scar, beginning performances Tuesday, July 22. Lee replaces former cast member Stephen Carlile, who departed the production earlier this year to star as Hades in Disney’s new production of Hercules in the West End. Michael Hollick will continue playing the role in the interim. In addition to Hollick as Scar, The Lion King principal company currently includes Tshidi Manye (Rafiki), L. Steven Taylor (Mufasa), Blakely Slaybaugh (Zazu), Ben Jeffrey (Pumbaa), Fred Berman (Timon), Vincent Jamal Hooper (Simba), Pearl Khwezi (Nala), James Brown-Orleans (Banzai), Bonita J. Hamilton (Shenzi), Robb Sapp (Ed), Leela Chopra (Young Nala at certain performances), Juliana Martinez (Young Nala at certain performances), Jacob Pham (Young Simba at certain performances) and Albert Rhodes (Young Simba at certain performances). About Gavin Lee This is Gavin’s third Disney production. He originated the role of...

“That’s the gospel truth!” After years in development and several stagings across the globe, Disney’s Hercules has crashed like a lightning bolt into the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The show, with a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, is an adaptation of the 1997 Disney film of the same name, an animated musical that follows the son of Zeus and Hera, Hercules (Luke Brady), as he must earn his rightful place on Mount Olympus and face off against his evil uncle, Hades (Stephen Carlile). We are introduced to the world of gods and men through an energetic opening number, with...

Bless my soul! Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out reviews of the show below! With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, Casey Nicholaw’s production of Hercules, co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott, is inspired by the 1997 animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Studios. The feature film, directed by The Little Mermaid filmmakers John Musker and Ron Clements, and written by Clements, Musker, Donald McEnery, Bob Shaw and Irene Mecchi, won Best Animation Feature at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards and was nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Original Song for Go the Distance. The cast is Luke Brady (Hercules), as the Muses, Candace Furbert (Thalia), Sharlene Hector (Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (Melpomene), Malinda Parris (Calliope), Robyn Rose-Li (Terpsichore), and Kimmy...

Performances of Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all new photos from the show below! With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, Casey Nicholaw’s production of Hercules, co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott, is inspired by the 1997 animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Studios. The feature film, directed by The Little Mermaid filmmakers John Musker and Ron Clements, and written by Clements, Musker, Donald McEnery, Bob Shaw and Irene Mecchi, won Best Animation Feature at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards and was nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Original Song for Go the Distance. The cast is Luke Brady (Hercules), as the Muses, Candace Furbert (Thalia), Sharlene Hector (Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (Melpomene), Malinda Parris (Calliope), Robyn Rose-Li (Terpsichore), and Kimmy Edwards and...

This review might be best read after seeing the movie, as it will cover major plot twists.Perfectly Good Moment is a psychological thriller that stars Stephen Carlile and Amanda Jane Stern (who also wrote the screenplay) as Ruby and David, the couple at the center of the film's story. The prologue, the only point in the movie besides the very end that features more than just the two actors, depicts how they met at Business Students Alumni Mixer. The rest of the movie is then spent examining their relationship, diving deeper and deeper into its toxicity and danger.

Act I & II

Act I of the film takes place eight years after Ruby and David have broken up. Despite their reconciliation, there are several signs that this idyllic restart has resulted in a less-than-healthy relationship. The most blatant one might be David making Ruby repeatedly say, "I need you."

Besides that,...

Broadway has officially been experiencing the circle of life for 22 years because today is the anniversary of the Disney hit musical The Lion King To celebrate, we'retaking you backstage to see what it takes to transform into one of Broadway's nastiest villains.Head to the Pridelands withthe video below for a look at Broadway'sScar,Stephen Carlile,getting into characterat the Minskoff Theatre...