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Watch <em>The Lion King</em> cast and London Gay Men's Choir sing "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"

Watch The Lion King cast and London Gay Men's Choir sing "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"

Understudies are the biggest stars at this year's West End Live

Understudies are the biggest stars at this year's West End Live

A tale of two cities – which Broadway shows are London-bound?

A tale of two cities – which Broadway shows are London-bound?

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals more details about tomorrow's Buckingham Palace musicals performance

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals more details about tomorrow's Buckingham Palace musicals performance

<em>Platinum Party At The Palace</em> – musicals line-up, performers and more

Platinum Party At The Palace – musicals line-up, performers and more

BBC's Platinum Party At The Palace line-up: <em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Six</em>, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more to appear

BBC's Platinum Party At The Palace line-up: Hamilton, Six, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more to appear

London Theatre Week returns with exclusive prices for over 40 shows

London Theatre Week returns with exclusive prices for over 40 shows

The BBC broadcast a big night for modern musicals – and the future of theatre

The BBC broadcast a big night for modern musicals – and the future of theatre

<em>Big Night of Musicals</em> on the BBC: which shows are involved and first look

Big Night of Musicals on the BBC: which shows are involved and first look

<em>Big Night of Musicals</em> line-up and numbers announced

Big Night of Musicals line-up and numbers announced

Behind-the-scenes at <em>The Lion King</em> as the West End show looks back on reopening

Behind-the-scenes at The Lion King as the West End show looks back on reopening

<em>The Inheritance</em>'s Andrew Burnap joins Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot in live-action <em>Snow White</em> musical

The Inheritance's Andrew Burnap joins Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot in live-action Snow White musical

<em>The Wiz</em> revival to be streamed this month

The Wiz revival to be streamed this month

Hope Mill Theatre executive director cues <em>The Wiz</em> revival after an afternoon's preparation

Hope Mill Theatre executive director cues The Wiz revival after an afternoon's preparation

<em>Big Night of Musicals</em> to be broadcast on the BBC

Big Night of Musicals to be broadcast on the BBC

National Lottery <em>Big Night of Musicals</em> stadium event announced

National Lottery Big Night of Musicals stadium event announced

Watch footage from <em>The Wiz</em> revival

Watch footage from The Wiz revival

Meet <em>The Wiz</em> cast behind-the-scenes at their photoshoot

Meet The Wiz cast behind-the-scenes at their photoshoot

<em>Vanara</em> at Hackney Empire – review

Vanara at Hackney Empire – review

Complete cast for <em>The Lion King</em> tour revealed

Complete cast for The Lion King tour revealed

<em>The Lion King</em> announces Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will lead tour cast

The Lion King announces Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will lead tour cast

<em>The Wiz</em> revival releases new trailer ahead of opening next month

The Wiz revival releases new trailer ahead of opening next month

<em>The Wiz</em> revival at the Hope Mill Theatre full casting revealed

The Wiz revival at the Hope Mill Theatre full casting revealed

Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga to star in <em>Macbeth</em> on Broadway

Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga to star in Macbeth on Broadway

Disney's Royal Albert Hall musical concert added to Disney Plus

Disney's Royal Albert Hall musical concert added to Disney Plus

Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele to join <em>The Lion King</em> as Rafiki next week

Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele to join The Lion King as Rafiki next week

<em>Magic at the Musicals</em> concert at the Royal Albert Hall line-up revealed

Magic at the Musicals concert at the Royal Albert Hall line-up revealed

Tickets for West End shows made available from £15 as part of London Theatre Week

Tickets for West End shows made available from £15 as part of London Theatre Week

<em>Annie</em> broadcast unveils its lead star

Annie broadcast unveils its lead star

Watch <em>The Lion King</em> cast sing "Circle of Life" together on first day of rehearsals

Watch The Lion King cast sing "Circle of Life" together on first day of rehearsals

Disney's free pop-up space in the West End: first look

Disney's free pop-up space in the West End: first look

Coming full "Circle" – former young Nalas and Simbas discuss returning to <em>The Lion King</em> as adults

Coming full "Circle" – former young Nalas and Simbas discuss returning to The Lion King as adults

Disney reveals rush scheme for West End shows and tours including <em>Frozen</em> and <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>

Disney reveals rush scheme for West End shows and tours including Frozen and Beauty and the Beast

<em>Lucy McCormick's Life: Live!</em> at Battersea Arts Centre – review

Lucy McCormick's Life: Live! at Battersea Arts Centre – review

<em>The Lion King</em> in the West End: Kayi Ushe gets into his costume

The Lion King in the West End: Kayi Ushe gets into his costume

<em>The Show Must Go On Live!</em> West End concert to be broadcast on Sky Arts Freeview channel

The Show Must Go On Live! West End concert to be broadcast on Sky Arts Freeview channel

Disney to open free pop-up space in Covent Garden

Disney to open free pop-up space in Covent Garden

Disney announces <em>Snow White</em> live-action film starring Rachel Zegler with music by Pasek and Paul

Disney announces Snow White live-action film starring Rachel Zegler with music by Pasek and Paul

First look: <em>The Show Must Go On!</em> concert in the West End

First look: The Show Must Go On! concert in the West End

WhatsOnStage to broadcast live from the red carpet ahead of <em>The Show Must Go On!</em> concert stream on Sunday

WhatsOnStage to broadcast live from the red carpet ahead of The Show Must Go On! concert stream on Sunday

Tributes paid to Samuel E. Wright, star of <em>The Lion King</em> and <em>Little Mermaid</em>

Tributes paid to Samuel E. Wright, star of The Lion King and Little Mermaid

<em>The Show Must Go On!</em> concert to stream live from Palace Theatre

The Show Must Go On! concert to stream live from Palace Theatre

Disneyland Paris to reopen in June

Disneyland Paris to reopen in June

<em>The Lion King</em> announces full casting for West End return

The Lion King announces full casting for West End return

Kayi Ushe to play Simba in <em>The Lion King</em> when the show returns in July

Kayi Ushe to play Simba in The Lion King when the show returns in July

Denise van Outen to release charity single to celebrate theatres reopening

Denise van Outen to release charity single to celebrate theatres reopening

<em>West Side Story</em> 2021 film: everything you need to know

West Side Story 2021 film: everything you need to know

<em>The Show Must Go On Live!</em> announces cast for West End concerts

The Show Must Go On Live! announces cast for West End concerts

Award winning musicals that haven't been seen in the UK (yet)

Award winning musicals that haven't been seen in the UK (yet)

<em>The Lion King</em> announces West End reopening date

The Lion King announces West End reopening date

"The Show Must Go On!" creators to release children's t-shirts, sports bags and phone cases

"The Show Must Go On!" creators to release children's t-shirts, sports bags and phone cases

Longest running shows and musicals in West End history: the top 20

Longest running shows and musicals in West End history: the top 20

BBC Radio 2 launches search for nation's favourite musical track – with the shortlist available now

BBC Radio 2 launches search for nation's favourite musical track – with the shortlist available now

The Show Must Go On! series to release new merchandise for festive season

The Show Must Go On! series to release new merchandise for festive season

<em>The Show Must Go On! Live</em> West End concerts unveil initial cast and extra dates

The Show Must Go On! Live West End concerts unveil initial cast and extra dates

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Shakespeare's Globe to present open-air film screenings and comedy nights with plans to reopen in spring 2021

Shakespeare's Globe to present open-air film screenings and comedy nights with plans to reopen in spring 2021

Plans for new INXS musical revealed, with hopes to run in the West End

Plans for new INXS musical revealed, with hopes to run in the West End

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe announce DVD release details for arena tour show

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe announce DVD release details for arena tour show

New dance-musical <em>Wait for Me</em> to be released digitally next week

New dance-musical Wait for Me to be released digitally next week

<em>The Lion King</em> sequel in the works with Barry Jenkins directing

The Lion King sequel in the works with Barry Jenkins directing

Gerald Caesar joins <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> musical film

Gerald Caesar joins Dear Evan Hansen musical film

<em>Magic at the Musicals</em> show to be recorded at The London Palladium

Magic at the Musicals show to be recorded at The London Palladium

Overheard at the theatre – even more of the funniest comments by audience members

Overheard at the theatre – even more of the funniest comments by audience members

Top 10 musical opening numbers of all time – as voted for by you

Top 10 musical opening numbers of all time – as voted for by you

New Alan Menken musical movie <em>Spellbound</em> to be released in 2022

New Alan Menken musical movie Spellbound to be released in 2022

"The Show Must Go On" charity face masks featuring 16 West End shows announced

"The Show Must Go On" charity face masks featuring 16 West End shows announced

Stage shows, musicals and more to buy or rent on YouTube movies

Stage shows, musicals and more to buy or rent on YouTube movies

Beyoncé to release new visual album inspired by <em>The Lion King</em>

Beyoncé to release new visual album inspired by The Lion King

Musicals appearing in virtual West End Live announced

Musicals appearing in virtual West End Live announced

"The Show Must Go On!" T-shirts project has raised more than £125,000 for charities

"The Show Must Go On!" T-shirts project has raised more than £125,000 for charities

Quarantine Quiz: <em>The Lion King</em>'s Shaun Escoffery gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Quarantine Quiz: The Lion King's Shaun Escoffery gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Lyceum Theatre, home of <em>The Lion King</em> in London, has been flooded

Lyceum Theatre, home of The Lion King in London, has been flooded

T-shirts featuring 16 West End shows created to raise money for charity

T-shirts featuring 16 West End shows created to raise money for charity

Seven Disney films that belong on stage

Seven Disney films that belong on stage

John Owen-Jones, Ashford Campbell, Alistair Brammer and Janique Charles to perform online concerts

John Owen-Jones, Ashford Campbell, Alistair Brammer and Janique Charles to perform online concerts

<em>Disney on Broadway</em> anniversary charity concert to be streamed for free on YouTube

Disney on Broadway anniversary charity concert to be streamed for free on YouTube

Overheard at the box office: the best questions and oddest comments from audience members

Overheard at the box office: the best questions and oddest comments from audience members

Try our 2020 Olivier Awards playlist

Try our 2020 Olivier Awards playlist

Quiz: Can you work out these theatre anagrams?

Quiz: Can you work out these theatre anagrams?

Disney releases free education packs for schools and home learning

Disney releases free education packs for schools and home learning

New round of West End stars performing live stream concerts includes Alice Fearn, Jodie Steele and more

New round of West End stars performing live stream concerts includes Alice Fearn, Jodie Steele and more

Olivier Awards winners likely to be announced this autumn, with new special broadcast announced

Olivier Awards winners likely to be announced this autumn, with new special broadcast announced

Cynthia Erivo, Sam Mendes and more nominated for Oscars

Cynthia Erivo, Sam Mendes and more nominated for Oscars

Elton John, Floella Benjamin, Sam Mendes, Olivia Newton-John and more make the New Year's Honours List

Elton John, Floella Benjamin, Sam Mendes, Olivia Newton-John and more make the New Year's Honours List

WhatsOnStage Awards winners – from past to present

WhatsOnStage Awards winners – from past to present

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: Let's hear it for the front of house team

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: Let's hear it for the front of house team

<em>The Lion King</em> turns 20 in the West End – exclusive interview with composer Lebo M

The Lion King turns 20 in the West End – exclusive interview with composer Lebo M

<em>The Lion King</em> turns 20 in the West End – four Rafikis look back on their times in the show

The Lion King turns 20 in the West End – four Rafikis look back on their times in the show

<em>The Lion King</em> UK and Ireland tour: first look photos

The Lion King UK and Ireland tour: first look photos

Disney West End pop-up store to feature <em>Frozen</em>, <em>The Lion King</em>, <em>Mary Poppins</em> and <em>Aladdin</em>

Disney West End pop-up store to feature Frozen, The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Aladdin

<em>The Lion King</em> announces UK and Ireland tour casting

The Lion King announces UK and Ireland tour casting

<em>Six</em>, <em>Waitress</em>, Louise Dearman and John Owen-Jones join <em>Magic at the Musicals</em> Royal Albert Hall concert

Six, Waitress, Louise Dearman and John Owen-Jones join Magic at the Musicals Royal Albert Hall concert

Olivier Awards 2019: Red carpet photos including Tom Hiddleston, Gillian Anderson and more

Olivier Awards 2019: Red carpet photos including Tom Hiddleston, Gillian Anderson and more

Family theatre to see this half term

Family theatre to see this half term

<em>The Lion King</em> announces UK and Ireland tour to coincide with 20th anniversary in London

The Lion King announces UK and Ireland tour to coincide with 20th anniversary in London

<em>The Lion King</em> in the West End: meet the new Rafiki, Gugwana Dlamini

The Lion King in the West End: meet the new Rafiki, Gugwana Dlamini

<em>The Lion King</em> film releases full-length trailer ahead of release

The Lion King film releases full-length trailer ahead of release

Rachel Tucker to star in <em>Come From Away</em> in the West End

Rachel Tucker to star in Come From Away in the West End

Disney announces new pop-up <em>Lion King</em> and <em>Aladdin</em> experience

Disney announces new pop-up Lion King and Aladdin experience

West End Live 2018 running order announced

West End Live 2018 running order announced

West End Live 2018 lineup announced

West End Live 2018 lineup announced

The week in pictures: 30 September – 6 October

The week in pictures: 30 September – 6 October

West End Live: The best pictures form the weekend

West End Live: The best pictures form the weekend

Sharon D Clarke: 'We need more British musicals with multi-racial casts'

Sharon D Clarke: 'We need more British musicals with multi-racial casts'

Theatre is the worst place for a first date

Theatre is the worst place for a first date

10 showtunes you should (or shouldn't) be listening to this Valentine's

10 showtunes you should (or shouldn't) be listening to this Valentine's

The week in pictures: 22 – 28 October

The week in pictures: 22 – 28 October

Review: Disney's Broadway Hits (Royal Albert Hall)

Review: Disney's Broadway Hits (Royal Albert Hall)

Where to find London's theatre ticket lotteries

Where to find London's theatre ticket lotteries

The 10 bestselling shows in June

The 10 bestselling shows in June

Disney's musical hits to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall

Disney's musical hits to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall

Kids Week line up announced

Kids Week line up announced

Meet <em>The Lion King</em>'s new Simba

Meet The Lion King's new Simba

New cast announced for <em>The Lion King</em>

New cast announced for The Lion King

My Top 5 Showtunes: Sandra Marvin

My Top 5 Showtunes: Sandra Marvin

Regional theatres enjoy a rise in ticket sales

Regional theatres enjoy a rise in ticket sales

<em>The Lion King</em> to hold open auditions

The Lion King to hold open auditions

Kids Week 2015 reports bumper sales

Kids Week 2015 reports bumper sales

Elton John and Scissor Sisters to team up for new musical

Elton John and Scissor Sisters to team up for new musical

Sneak peek at <em>Kinky Boots</em> rehearsal

Sneak peek at Kinky Boots rehearsal

<em>Fight Club</em> rock opera in the works?

Fight Club rock opera in the works?

Matt Trueman: What on earth is Rufus Norris thinking?

Matt Trueman: What on earth is Rufus Norris thinking?

Line-up revealed for <em>West End Live</em> 2015

Line-up revealed for West End Live 2015

Voting now open in Olivier This Morning Audience Award

Voting now open in Olivier This Morning Audience Award

Our top 20 stories of 2014, from <em>Bugsy Malone</em> and <em>Into the Woods</em> to Menzel and Cumberbatch

Our top 20 stories of 2014, from Bugsy Malone and Into the Woods to Menzel and Cumberbatch

<em>The Lion King</em> returns to Manchester's Palace Theatre 17 Jan, on sale today

The Lion King returns to Manchester's Palace Theatre 17 Jan, on sale today

25 shows to keep your family happy during the summer holidays

25 shows to keep your family happy during the summer holidays

10 of the funniest lines from a musical

10 of the funniest lines from a musical

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What show should I see this weekend?

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Our top 10 theatrical lovers

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