‘In the Heights’ star was 47
Clifton Oliver, an actor who appeared on Broadway in “The Lion King,” “In The Heights” and “Wicked,” has died. He was 47. The prolific performer passed away Wednesday following a lengthy illness, … Read More
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How I survived passing on ‘Lion King’
Justin Guarini surprisingly passed up an opportunity to star in the huge Broadway hit “The Lion King” while competing on “American Idol” in 2002 — but he now feels hakuna … Read More
‘Lion King’ sign-language interpreter Keith Wann says he was fired for being white
It’s not the Great White Way. A white sign-language interpreter says he was booted from “The Lion King” on Broadway because of his skin color. Keith Wann, 53, was one … Read More
Mystery grows over Meghan Markle’s wild Mandela comparison
Meghan Markle’s wild claim that her royal wedding was compared to the release of late anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is being challenged by the only people it appears she could … Read More
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and ‘Lion King’ producer Steve Fickinger dead at 62
Steve Fickinger, a Broadway producer on shows including “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Newsies” and “The Lion King,” has died. The 62-year-old passed away suddenly on June 17 in Laguna Beach, California, … Read More
