Gayle King and Adam Glassman Brave "The Lion King" Stage

Oprah’s Shocking Behavior at Gayle King’s Broadway Debut

Oprah couldn’t be there in person when Gayle King made her Broadway debut Thursday night, but that didn’t stop her from enjoying the show. King, 70, made a guest appearance in the ensemble of The Lion King, but it was her famous best friend’s antics that truly grabbed the audience’s attention. Winfrey, 71, was not physically present for King’s debut. Instead, she had a savvy workaround: employing an assistant to sit in the audience and hold up a…

Gayle King and Adam Glassman brave "The Lion King" stage

"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman appeared in the opening number of the hit Broadway musical.

Gayle King Makes Broadway Debut in THE LION KING

On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. To chronicle this milestone, CBS Mornings dedicated a segment to their preparation, from practicing the music and lyrics with a vocal coach to learning the official choreography for the show. Watch the footage from rehearsals and the performance here!…