The series features Broadway artists performing their favorite songs outside of the showtune genre.
Ms. Smith played Young Nala in the long-running production.
Francesca Zambello is directing the classic musical at the Shakespeare Theatre Company with choreography by Joshua Bergasse.
The 2000s has been a great time for musical theatre.
Previews will begin at London's King's Head Theatre in January.
Broadway shows are a hot gift this year, with 30 productions enjoying 90% or higher capacity.
New cast members have joined the cult hit musical, currently running at Off-Broadway's New World Stages.
“Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas” is a mashup of the holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and Alicia Keys’ “The Gospel.”
The company is presenting a new take on the James Joyce work at Off-Broadway's Public Theater.