James Brown-Orleans News

The Lion King will welcome Annika Franklin and Nia Thompson as “Young Nala” and Ezekiel Kekuna and Albert Rhodes Jr. as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, December 5.

Get a first look at Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in THE LION KING on Broadway. Check out these behind-the-scenes photos and discover the magic of his performance in this iconic role. Don't miss this sneak peek at the talented actor's portrayal of Simba.

The Lion King will welcome Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba beginning Tuesday, September 26. This marks his Broadway debut. Learn more about Hooper and The Lion King here!

The Lion King will welcome Donovan Louis Bazemore and Davis Matthews alternating as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, June 6. Learn how to purchase tickets to The Lion King!

The alluring, electric track comes after Micky's latest 'New York Minute,' a gleeful ode to New York City. Micky has found success on the road over the last couple of years, supporting acts like The Struts, The Regrettes, Cherry Pools, and playing festivals such as Firefly Music Festival, Pleasantville Music Festival, the KISS Cruise and more. 

A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong will premiere in New Orleans and Chicago this fall, with Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart starring as Armstrong. See additional details, and how to purchase tickets!

Vineyard Theatre and Second Stage Theater have announced the complete cast for Michael R. Jackson’s new musical, WHITE GIRL IN DANGER.

BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with Cast Members of The Lion King as they laid down their vocal track of “Christmas Time”.  This is a new Christmas Song written and arranged by James Brown-Orleans with vocals by James Brown-Orleans and Shacura Wade. Check out exclusive photos from The Lion King's sessions here!

The National touring production of Remembering James - The Life and Music of James Brown will not reopen and continue its theatrical tour as a result of the National and industry wide inflation. The production's final performance was Saturday evening May 14th In Atlanta, GA following 6 previews and 68 regular performances. Guests holding tickets for Remembering James who purchased via Ticketmaster will be refunded automatically within 30 days. Those guests who purchased through other channels should return to their original point of purchase for more information on refunds.

The series is directed by Deborah Riley Draper and executive produced by Mick Jagger, Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, Peter Afterman, David Blackman, Victoria Pearman, Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter, Shawn Gee, Zarah Zohlman and Charlie Cohen. Co-Executive Producers for Polygram are Madeline Post and Robert Komadina.

Two weeks before live entertainment venues were shuttered due to Covid-19, an ensemble of artists came together to perform the music of Thomas Hodges at New York City's historic Duplex Cabaret Theater.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

The musical Remembering James is continuing its own history: From being commissioned by San Francisco's Boxcar Theatre, to having a national tour from 2019 to retiring from the stage after the Mass Gathering Ban, result of the National Pandemic against COVID-19 Virus.

Weathersby Productions and SuperBad Theater Company are concluding their 2021 Tour Season, in Cincinnati, Ohio at The Aronoff Center for the Arts. The new musical REMEMBERING JAMES- The Life and Music of James Brown will perform October 9th, One Show Only.

One of Bay Area's favorite Actors , finds himself re-living a reality while bringing others along on the ride to mass exposure. Dedrick Weathersby, continues his National Tour of Remembering James- The Life and Music of James Brown.

The Lion King is back on Broadway! Simba himself, Brandon A. McCall, took over our Instagram for the big day on September 14. He gave our followers a behind the scenes look at the show's performance on Good Morning America, their return to Broadway, and most importantly, his Broadway debut!

The Broadway cast of The Lion King began rehearsals this week for the company’s reopening next month. As previously announced, The Lion King will resume performances on Tuesday, September 14 at the Minskoff Theatre.

The Lion King begins performances on Tuesday, September 14 at the Minskoff Theatre. Aladdin resumes performances on Tuesday, September 28 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Learn more about both productions here!