Bakari King News

Disney's THE LION KING is coming to Toronto. Learn more about where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Catch the story of iconic recording artist Carole King in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, closing the season at Springer Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has been appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles.

Casting has been announced for the DPAC engagement of Disney's The Lion King.

54 Below will present Seth Sikes and Nicolas King in The New Belters Sing MGM on Monday, April 22 at 7:00 PM. Broadway legend Andrea McArdle was just added as special guest.

Based on the “heart-swelling true story” (Courtney Howard, Variety) of friendship and loyalty, ARTHUR THE KING arrives on Premium Video on Demand and on April 23, and on DVD May 28 from Lionsgate. Based on the “heart-swelling true story” (Courtney Howard, Variety) of friendship and loyalty, ARTHUR THE KING arrives on Premium Video on Demand and on April 23, and on DVD May 28 from Lionsgate. Embark on the physical and emotional journey based on the true story of adventure racer Mikael Lindnord and Arthur, the dog that changed Lindnord’s life. See the special features here!

The Lion King is currently playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Watch the cast perform 'Noite Sem Fim (Endless Night)' in this all-new video.

Springer Theatre concludes its 2023-24 season with a grand finale. Patrons and partners are thanked for their support and contribution to the success of the State Theatre of Georgia's season.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble welcomes back Olivier Award-winning Irish trio Fishamble: The New Play Company, writer/performer Pat Kinevane and director Jim Culleton, with the West Coast premiere of “King” for a limited, three-week engagement beginning tonight and running through May 5. Check out the photos, below.

KING HEDLEY II is the eighth and quite possibly bleakest play of August Wilson’s Century Cycle. Pasadena’s A Noise Within is committed to producing the entire cycle, and ANW’s production, under the direction of frequent Wilson helmsman Gregg T. Daniel, wrestles with it valiantly.

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Watching the future of theatre here in Wellington, I see we will be well served in the future.

This weekend, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte will premiere in-house 'Danny, King of the Basement,' a heartwarming and imaginative theatrical journey that captures the essence of childhood resilience and friendship.

Guided By Voices (the ever-evolving act led by Robert Pollard) shares the announcement of their next LP, Strut of Kings (due June 28 via GBV Inc). Building on 40 years of GBV history, the majestic and triumphant Strut of Kings is the 41st album by the indie rock royalty. Alongside the album announcement, the band also shares the record's first single, 'Serene King'. Listen to the song here!

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 film, Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event will see the return of several cast members associated with the original animated film, the live-action remake, and the Broadway version. Songs from all versions of the story will be sung, the report suggests. A full orchestra and choir, conducted by Sarah Hicks, will be performing Hans Zimmer's score. 

Get a first look Baltimore Center Stage's regional premiere production of the Pulitzer-Prize winning comedy-drama The Hot Wing King, written by P-Valley’s Katori Hall and directed by Christopher D. Betts. This co-production with Hartford Stage runs for a strictly limited engagement, April 11-28, 2024.

Thirty years ago I saw my very first professional musical. I was just a kid, and I was in awe of the performance at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. That very same show, The King and I, is on stage now and the magic is still there. It may be tinged with nostalgia for me, but the talent on stage is undeniable.

54 BELOW will present Seth Sikes and Nicolas King in The New Belters Sing MGM. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.

According to a new report, Anthony Hopkins has just finished filming his role as King Herod in the upcoming film based on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the film, described as a 'biblical thriller', newcomer Noa Cohen will play the significant role of Mary, as she and her husband Joseph are on the lam in an attempt to protect their baby, Jesus.