In preparation of the holidays, Riley (Nala) and Gumbi (Simba) also joined "The Chew" host Daphne Oz to make thumbprint cookies.
As previously announced, "Inside The Lion King," a free immersive, pop-up exhibit created for the Broadway show, is open through Dec. 16 in celebration of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical's 15th year on Broadway. For more information on the exhibit, click here.
To watch the performance, look below:
Several shows have canceled and/or added performances during the holiday week.
The return of Yasmina Reza's play starring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale, is at the Music Box Theatre.
Scott Rudin's Broadway producing return stars Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock.
The Stephen Schwartz musical stars and is co-produced by Kristin Chenoweth.
Darren Criss, James Monroe Iglehart, and other Broadway stars share their holiday favorites.
Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway, this list is not comprehensive.
Off-Broadway's Public Theater is presenting the new take on the James Joyce work as part of the 2026 Under the Radar Festival.
The new take on the Shakespearean tragedy focuses on a British South Asian family in modern-day London.
Jon Stewart, Gracie Lawrence, and more star in the new Simon Rich compendium at the Nederlander Theatre.
