Whoopi Goldberg Joins THE LION KING Cast for One Night Only, 1/14

Disney Theatrical Productionswelcomes Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg (moderator of ABC's "The View") to the cast of Broadway's landmark musical event, THE LION KING - for one night only - on Thursday, January 14 at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street, NYC). Goldberg will appear in a series of surprise cameos throughout the 8pm performance. The announcement was made live this morning on "The View." The appearance marks a return for Goldberg to the legit stage and her Lion King roots, having originated the voice of Shenzi the Hyena more than 15 years ago in the 1994 Disney animated feature.

Goldberg's rehearsals and the performance itself will be captured by "The View's" own cameras for a feature airing the week of January 18.