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Disney's The Lion King finished its record-breaking tour of the UK & Ireland on Saturday 11 November at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin. More than 1,700,000 people have experienced the show during its seasons in Bristol, Edinburgh, Bradford, Manchester, Southampton, Sunderland, Cardiff, Birmingham and Dublin. The London production continues to thrill audiences at the Lyceum Theatre. To learn more and to book tickets, visit The Lion King London .

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WHAT IS THE LION KING MUSICAL ABOUT?

A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s classic film transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At the heart of this award-winning musical is the powerful and moving story of Simba – the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney's beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. As the sun rises and the city reawakens, watch in awe as giraffes strut, gazelles leap and birds swoop bringing the Serengeti, and the story of Simba, to life all around you… 

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's landmark musical with ingenious puppetry, stunning effects and the enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M will redefine your expectations of theatre…

‘There is simply nothing else like it’   – New York Times 

LION KING UK TOUR - CAST & CREATIVE

The casting is as follows for The Lion King 2023 UK Tour:

• Simba – Kyle Richardson
• Scar – Richard Hurst 
• Mufasa – Jean-Luc Guizonne 
• Rafiki – Thandazile Soni 
• Zazu – Matthew Forbes 
• Timon – Alan McHale
• Pumbaa – Carl Sanderson 
• Nala – Nokwanda Khuzwayo
• Shenzi – Candida Mosoma
• Banzai – Jorell Coiffuc-Kamall
• Ed – Alex Bloomer
• Young Nala – Lauren Simpe-Asante / Eva-Arianna Baxter / Ayana Fonso / Serenna Raphaella / Riley-Ann Nicholls Murphy / Jasmine Pottinger-Scott
• Young Simba –  Leo Babet / Jayon Eastman / Amari James / Josiah Robertson / Jayden Salami

including  Khanyisani Beato, Melvin Le Blanc, Rushand Chambers, Elisa Chou, Tau-En Chien, Tevin Daniel, Lwandolwethu Dennis Bam, Tim Driesen, Oraine Frater, Adebunmi Gabriel, Brian Gilligan, Daniel Griffith, Alicia Hayward, Zalika Henry, Caleaf Jamaine Henson, Cristiane De Jesus, Olivia Jones, Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy, Zanele Mazibuko, Fallon Mondlane, Zanele Ndlovu, Buhle Nkomo, Craig Pedro, Tara Price, Lukin Simmonds, Mamido Bomboko Souchu, Kyle Richardson, Sherry Tay, Francesca Thompson, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, Maria Yim, Connor Pelé Williams, Bukiwe Zinganto, Tanisha-Mae Brown, Asmara Cammock, Zodwa Mrasi, Felipe Flores, Reece McKenzie, Aphiwe Nyezi, Peace Nzirawa and Ebby Sama.

• Director –  Julie Taymor
• Music – Elton John
• Lyrics –  Tim Rice
• Book – Irene Mecchi
• Choreographer –  Garth Fagan 3

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Disney’s The Lion King has revealed the full cast for its UK and Ireland tour, with Stephenson Ardern-Sodje to play the role of Simba.

The company will also include Nokwanda Khuzwayo as Nala, who previously played the role in Germany and Brazil, Alan Mchale as Timon and Owain Rhys Davies as Ed.

They join returning principals Matthew Forbes as Zazu, Jean-Luc Guizonne as Mufasa, Richard Hurst as Scar, Rebecca Omogbehin as Shenzi, Thandazile Soni as Rafiki, Carl Sanderson as Pumbaa and Simon Trinder as Banzai.

The tour opens at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin, where it runs from December 23 to February 4, 2022.

It will then visit Bristol, Bradford, Cardiff, Southampton and Manchester, with further locations to be announced.

Other performers in the company include Lwando Bam, Mamido Bomboko Souchu, Khanyisani Beato, Jorell Coiffic-Kamall, Rushand Chambers, Tau-En Chien, Elisa Chou, Tevin Daniel, Tim Driesen, Oraine Frater, Adebunmi Gabriel, Brian Gilligan, Daniel Griffith, Alicia Hayward, Zalika Henry, Caleaf Henson, Olivia Jones, Melvin Le Blanc, Jochebel Maccarthy and Zanele Mazibuko.

The cast is completed by Fallon Mondlane, Zanele Ndlovu, Buhle Nkomo, Craig Pedro, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, Connor Pelé Williams, Tara Price, Kyle Richardson, Cristiane Santos De Jesus, Lukin Simmonds, Sherry Tay, Francesca Thompson, Maria Yim and Bukiwe Zinganto.

The Lion King is directed by Julie Taymor, with choreography by Garth Fagan. It is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.

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Disney’s the Lion King Reveal Full Cast for UK & Ireland Tour With Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as ‘Simba’

The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland has today announced the full cast for the UK and Ireland tour of the landmark musical THE LION KING, including a first look at their new Simba played by Stephenson Ardern-Sodje.

After having a career behind the scenes at ITV’s Coronation Street's story room and with Idris Elba’s production company Green Door Pictures, Stephenson Ardern-Sodje made his stage debut in the very first West End cast of Hamilton and is currently part of the Globe Theatre 2021 tour.

THE LION KING touring company will also be welcoming Nokwanda Khuzwayo as Nala, who previously played the role in Germany and Brazil. Ireland’s Alan Mchale will be returning in a new role as Timon with Cardiff born newcomer Owain Rhys Davies taking the role of Ed. They will join returning principals Matthew Forbes as Zazu , Jean-Luc Guizonne as Mufasa , Richard Hurst as Scar , Rebecca Omogbehin as Shenzi, Thandazile Soni as Rafiki , Carl Sanderson as Pumbaaand Simon Trinder as Banzai .

The tour will re-open in Dublin this December before moving on to Bristol, Bradford, Cardiff, Southampton and Manchester . Further cities to be announced in due course. 

The story of THE LION KING roars into life using spectacular masks, puppets, and costumes to tell the story of Simba's epic adventures, as he struggles with the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.

Having played in more than 100 cities in 20 countries on every continent except Antarctica, THE LION KING’s worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history. The landmark musical has now been seen by over 110 million people worldwide.

The UK & Ireland tour cast also includes: Lwando Bam, Mamido Bomboko Souchu, Khanyisani Beato, Jorell Coiffic-Kamall, Rushand Chambers, Tau-En Chien, Elisa Chou, Tevin Daniel, Tim Driesen, Oraine Frater, Adebunmi Gabriel, Brian Gilligan, Daniel Griffith, Alicia Hayward, Zalika Henry, Caleaf Henson, Olivia Jones, Melvin Le Blanc, Jochebel Maccarthy, Zanele Mazibuko, Fallon Mondlane, Zanele Ndlovu, Buhle Nkomo, Craig Pedro, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, Connor Pelé Williams, Tara Price, Kyle Richardson, Cristiane Santos De Jesus, Lukin Simmonds, Sherry Tay, Francesca Thompson, Maria Yim and Bukiwe Zinganto. 

Julie Taymor’s internationally celebrated stage adaptation of THE LION KING opened on Broadway in 1997 and 25 global productions in nine different languages have been created since then (English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese). THE LION KING is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher. 

The previous tour of THE LION KING broke attendance records across the nation. Since the UK premiere in 1999, THE LION KING London has entertained more than 16 million theatregoers and is the sixth longest-running West End musical of all time.   

The stunning artistry of the production is the work of a team of designers which drew on diverse cultural influences to recreate the rich colours and vast expanses of the African savanna in this daring and inspiring reinvention of one of the most successful animated feature films of all time. 

Julie Taymor, one of the world’s most innovative directors, brought a vast array of disciplines to THE LION KING, including extensive experience staging epic theatre and opera productions, exploring classic myths through ritualised puppetry, mask, and movement. The Lion King was the first musical Taymor directed in the commercial theatre and she made Broadway history by becoming the first woman to win the Tony Award® for Best Director of a Musical.   

The Broadway show’s full creative team, which won five Tony Awards® for its work on THE LION KING, reunited in 1999 to recreate the show in London. Julie Taymor and Michael Curry created hundreds of masks and puppets.

Scenic design is by British designer Richard Hudson and lighting is by Donald Holder. Costume design is by Julie Taymor, and choreography by Garth Fagan. The book was adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay. 

The original score from the animated film was expanded for the stage and now features 15 musical numbers.  As well as writing completely new songs, South African composer Lebo M created an evocative blend of African rhythms and chorales, with additional material by Julie Taymor and Mark Mancina. Elton John and Tim Rice have added three new numbers to the five that they wrote for the award-winning score of the animated film.  The resulting sound of THE LION KING is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, including the Academy Award®-winning Can You Feel The Love Tonight and the haunting Shadowland. 

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Disney’s The Lion King UK Tour is back on the road in 2023 as the worldwide musical phenomena celebrates 23 years in the West End.

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The Lion King UK Tour has now been rescheduled post-pandemic and Disney’s epic stage musical is once again on safari to a theatre near you.

The tour coincides with the West End production of The Lion King celebrating 23 years at the Lyceum Theatre . The show remains the sixth longest-running musical of all time.

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The stunning simplicity of The Lion King musical is the work of a team of designers which drew on diverse cultural influences to recreate the rich colours and vast expanses of the African savanna in this daring and inspiring reinvention of one of the most successful animated films of all time.

Julie Taymor’s internationally-celebrated stage adaptation opened on Broadway in 1997 and 25 global productions have now been seen by more than 95 million people.

The show’s full creative team, which won five Tony Awards® for its work on The Lion King, reunited in 1999 to recreate the show in London. Julie Taymor and Michael Curry created hundreds of masks and puppets. Scenic design is by leading British designer Richard Hudson and lighting is by Donald Holder. Costume design is by Julie Taymor, and choreography by Garth Fagan. The book was adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature, and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay.

As well as writing completely new songs, South African composer Lebo M created an evocative blend of African rhythms and chorales, with additional material by Julie Taymor and Mark Mancina. Elton John and Tim Rice have added three new numbers to the five that they wrote for the award-winning score of the animated film.

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Disney’s The Lion King tour reveals new cast members

The UK & Ireland tour of Disney’s iconic musical The Lion King will welcome new cast members.

Starting from 5 September 2023, the new additions to the principal cast include Aphiwe Nyezi as Simba, Brian Gilligan as Scar and Andre Jewson as Zazu. They will join a diverse international company representing 17 countries during the shows run in Birmingham and Dublin.

Aphiwe Nyezi is from Cape Town, South Africa and is currently part of The Lion King company in London’s West End. Brian Gilligan hails from Dublin, Ireland and has appeared in various stage productions, including Romeo & Juliet at Mill Theatre Dublin and Jimmys Hall at Abbey Theatre Dublin. Andre Jewson from Australia has previously played Zazu in The Lion King across the International and Australian Tours.

The newcomers will join existing principal cast members, including Thandazile Soni as Rafiki, Jean-Luc Guizonne as Mufasa, Janique Charles as Nala until 16 September and Nokwanda Khuzwayo as Nala from 28 September.

The cast also features Alan McHale as Timon and Carl Sanderson as Pumbaa, along with new ensemble members Aleasha Grace, Francessca Daniella-Baker, Phumelele Jili, Joshua Lloyd, Abon Saliljan, Keorapetse Sebokolodi and Karlene Wray .

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The Lion King is currently playing at Birmingham Hippodrome until 16 September 2023 and will then return to Dublins Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 28 September – 11 November 2023.

The musical, based on the beloved animated film, brings Simba’s epic adventures to life through stunning masks, puppets and costumes as he navigates the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.

Julie Taymor’s internationally celebrated stage adaptation of The Lion King premiered on Broadway in 1997 and has since been produced in 25 global productions in nine different languages. The show has been a massive success, entertaining millions of theatregoers worldwide.

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New Cast Announced for Disney’s The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour

July 27, 2023 Last updated: July 27, 2023 3:30 pm By Admin

The UK & Ireland Tour of Disney’s award-winning musical, THE LION KING, will welcome new cast members including Aphiwe Nyezi as ‘Simba’, Brian Gilligan as ‘Scar’ and Andre Jewson as ‘Zazu’, beginning on Tuesday 5 September 2023.

The newcomers join a talented international company who represent 17 countries around the world whilst the show plays its season in Birmingham, before moving on to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Aphiwe Nyezi was born in Cape Town, South Africa and is currently a member of THE LION KING company in London’s West End. Brian Gilligan, from Dublin, Ireland, is currently covering the role of ‘Scar’ in UK & Ireland Tour cast and has featured in numerous stage productions including Romeo & Juliet at Mill Theatre Dublin and Jimmy’s Hall at Abbey Theatre Dublin. Australia’s Andre Jewson has played ‘Zazu’ across the globe in the International Tour and Australian Tour of THE LION KING.

They are joined by existing principal cast members Thandazile Soni as ‘Rafiki’, Jean-Luc Guizonne as ‘Mufasa’, Janique Charles as ‘Nala’ (until 16 Sep), Nokwanda Khuzwayo as ‘Nala’ (from 28 Sep), Alan McHale as ‘Timon’ and Carl Sanderson as ‘Pumba’.

Also joining the cast are Aleasha Grace, Francessca Daniella-Baker, Phumelele Jili, Joshua Lloyd, Abon Saliljan, Keorapetse Sebokolodi and Karlene Wray.

THE LION KING is currently playing a limited season at Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday 16 September with some good seats still remaining for midweek performances in August and September. The production will then return to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from Thursday 28 September – Saturday 11 November 2023 where it completes its UK and Ireland Tour.

The story of THE LION KING leaps into life using spectacular masks, puppets and costumes to tell the story of Simba’s epic adventures, as he struggles with the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.

Julie Taymor’s internationally celebrated stage adaptation of THE LION KING opened on Broadway in 1997 and 25 global productions in nine different languages have been created since then (English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese). THE LION KING is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher.

Since the UK premiere in 1999, THE LION KING London has entertained more than 18 million theatregoers and is the sixth longest-running West End musical of all time.

The stunning artistry of the production is the work of a team of designers which drew on diverse cultural influences to recreate the rich colours and vast expanses of the African savanna in this daring and inspiring reinvention of one of the most successful animated feature films of all time.

Julie Taymor, one of the world’s most innovative directors, brought a vast array of disciplines to THE LION KING, including extensive experience staging epic theatre and opera productions, exploring classic myths through ritualised puppetry, mask, and movement. The Lion King was the first musical Taymor directed in the commercial theatre and she made Broadway history by becoming the first woman to win the Tony Award® for Best Director of a Musical.

The Broadway show’s full creative team, which won five Tony Awards® for its work on THE LION KING, reunited in 1999 to recreate the show in London. Julie Taymor and Michael Curry created hundreds of masks and puppets.

Scenic design is by British designer Richard Hudson and lighting is by Donald Holder. Costume design is by Julie Taymor, and choreography by Garth Fagan. The book was adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay.

The original score from the animated film was expanded for the stage and now features 15 musical numbers. As well as writing completely new songs, South African composer Lebo M created an evocative blend of African rhythms and chorales, with additional material by Julie Taymor and Mark Mancina.

Elton John and Tim Rice have added three new numbers to the five that they wrote for the award-winning score of the animated film. The resulting sound of THE LION KING is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, including the Academy Award®-winning Can You Feel The Love Tonight and the haunting Shadowland.

THE LION KING runs at Birmingham Hippodrome until 16 September 2023.

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New cast members announced for UK and Ireland tour of The Lion King

The production is currently at the Birmingham Hippodrome

New cast members have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s The Lion King .

The newcomers will join an international company for the show’s current season in Birmingham, before moving on to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

New cast members include Aphiwe Nyezi as Simba, Brian Gilligan as Scar and Andre Jewson as Zazu, who will join the production on 5 September 2023.

Nyezi was born in Cape Town, and is currently a member of The Lion King in the West End. Gilligan, from Dublin, is currently covering the role of Scar in the UK and Ireland tour cast, while Australia’s Jewson has played Zazu across the globe in the international and Australian tour of The Lion King .

They are joined by existing principal cast members Thandazile Soni as Rafiki, Jean-Luc Guizonne as Mufasa, Janique Charles as Nala (until 16 September), Nokwanda Khuzwayo as Nala (from 28 September), Alan McHale as Timon and Carl Sanderson as Pumba.

Also joining the cast are Aleasha Grace, Francessca Daniella-Baker, Phumelele Jili, Joshua Lloyd, Abon Saliljan, Keorapetse Sebokolodi and Karlene Wray.

The Lion King continues at the Birmingham Hippodrome until 16 September before returning to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 28 September to 11 November, where it completes its UK and Ireland tour.

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The full cast for the UK and Ireland tour of the landmark musical The Lion King has been announced.

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will star as Simba. He made his stage debut in the very first West End cast of Hamilton and is currently part of the Globe Theatre 2021 tour.

The Lion King touring company will also be welcoming Nokwanda Khuzwayo as Nala, who previously played the role in Germany and Brazil. Ireland’s Alan Mchale will be returning in a new role as Timon with Cardiff born newcomer Owain Rhys Davies taking the role of Ed.

They will join returning principals Matthew Forbes as Zazu, Jean-Luc Guizonne as Mufasa, Richard Hurst as Scar, Rebecca Omogbehin as Shenzi, Thandazile Soni as Rafiki, Carl Sanderson as Pumbaa and Simon Trinder as Banzai.

The UK & Ireland tour cast also includes Lwando Bam, Mamido Bomboko Souchu, Khanyisani Beato, Jorell Coiffic-Kamall, Rushand Chambers, Tau-En Chien, Elisa Chou, Tevin Daniel, Tim Driesen, Oraine Frater, Adebunmi Gabriel, Brian Gilligan, Daniel Griffith, Alicia Hayward, Zalika Henry, Caleaf Henson, Olivia Jones, Melvin Le Blanc, Jochebel Maccarthy, Zanele Mazibuko, Fallon Mondlane, Zanele Ndlovu, Buhle Nkomo, Craig Pedro, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, Connor Pelé Williams, Tara Price, Kyle Richardson, Cristiane Santos De Jesus, Lukin Simmonds, Sherry Tay, Francesca Thompson, Maria Yim and Bukiwe Zinganto.

The tour will re-open in Dublin this December before moving on to Bristol, Bradford, Cardiff, Southampton and Manchester. Further cities to be announced in due course.

The story of The Lion King roars into life using spectacular masks, puppets, and costumes to tell the story of Simba’s epic adventures, as he struggles with the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.

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Disney’s The Lion King welcomes new cast members to UK Tour!

By Yasmin Elkilany First Published 1 December 2022, Last Updated 21 April 2023

Disney’s The Lion King , is going on tour across the UK, so it’s the perfect time to gift the Disney lover in your life one of our Lion King gift cards – available to buy here . The story of The Lion King roars into life using spectacular masks, puppets and costumes to tell the story of Simba’s epic adventures, as he struggles with the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.

The UK Tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome 12 new members to its cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers this winter. The award winning landmark musical is currently playing a season at Manchester Palace until 11 March, where over 300,000 people will experience the show during the only North West dates.

The newcomers join a talented international company from 17 countries around the world. Kyle Richardson will be stepping into the role of Simba. From St Kitts in the Caribbean, Kyle has previously performed in the show as part of the ensemble in Madrid and is in the current UK & Ireland production.

The Lion King also welcomes Alex Bloomer as Ed and Candida Mosoma as Shenzi and current ensemble cast member Jorell Coiffic-Kamall will be taking on the role of Banzai. The ensemble cast will be joined by Tanisha-Mae Brown , Asmara Cammock , Zodwa Mrasi , Felipe Flores , Reece McKenzie , Aphiwe Nyezi , Peace Nzirawa and Ebby Sama . The new cast will join the production from Sunday 11 December. The newly announced cast members join principals Matthew Forbes as Zazu, Jean-Luc Guizonne as Mufasa, Richard Hurst as Scar, Nokwanda Khuzwayo as Nala, Alan McHale as Timon, Thandazile Soni as Rafiki and Carl Sanderson as Pumbaa.

The story of The Lion King roars into life using spectacular masks, puppets and costumes to tell the story of Simba’s epic adventures, as he struggles with the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.

Disney's The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre, London. Photo by Catherine Ashmore

The previous tour of The Lion King broke attendance records across the nation, including at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. Since the UK premiere in 1999, The Lion King London has entertained more than 18 million theatregoers and is the sixth longest-running West End musical of all time.

The stunning artistry of the production is the work of a team of designers which drew on diverse cultural influences to recreate the rich colours and vast expanses of the African savanna in this daring and inspiring reinvention of one of the most successful animated feature films of all time.

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Manchester Palace Theatre

Currently playing until Saturday 11 March

Sunderland Empire Theatre

16 March – 6 May 2023

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre

18 May – 1 July 2023

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The ticket sources shown here are the only official ticket sources for THE LION KING in each city. Guests who choose to purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that those tickets may be fraudulent and may not grant admission to the show. In addition, the venue will be unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets purchased from a third party and will be unable to contact guests with updates regarding the performance.

Minneapolis, MN

The lion king: minneapolis, mn: mar. 27 - apr. 28. now on stage through sunday only x, tickets now on sale, orpheum theatre.

910 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN

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The Lion King: Dayton, OH: May. 1 - May. 12. Now on sale! X

Benjamin & marian schuster pac.

1 W. 2nd St. Dayton, OH

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The Lion King: Durham, NC: May. 15 - Jun. 9. Now on sale! X

123 Vivian St. Durham, NC

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Columbus, OH

The lion king: columbus, oh: jun. 12 - jul. 7. now on sale x, ohio theatre.

39 E. State St. Columbus, OH

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Houston, TX

The lion king: houston, tx: jul. 11 - aug. 4. now on sale x, the hobby center.

800 Bagby St. Houston, TX

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Charlotte, NC

The lion king: charlotte, nc: aug. 8 - sep. 8. now on sale x, belk theater.

130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC

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Greenville, SC

The lion king: greenville, sc: sep. 11 - sep. 29. on sale date to be announced. x, peace center.

300 Main St. Greenville, SC

Atlanta, GA

The lion king: atlanta, ga: oct. 2 - oct. 20. on sale date to be announced. x, fox theatre.

660 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA

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The Lion King: Ottawa, ON: Oct. 24 - Nov. 10. On sale date to be announced. X

National arts centre.

1 Elgin St. Ottawa, ON

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Hartford, CT

The lion king: hartford, ct: nov. 13 - dec. 1. on sale date to be announced. x, the bushnell.

166 Capitol Ave. Hartford, CT

VISIT: Click Here Call: 860-987-5959

Syracuse, NY

The lion king: syracuse, ny: dec. 4 - dec. 15. on sale date to be announced. x, landmark theatre.

362 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY

Buffalo, NY

The lion king: buffalo, ny: dec. 18, 2024 - jan. 5, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, shea's buffalo theatre.

650 Main St. Buffalo, NY

Appleton, WI

The lion king: appleton, wi: jan. 8, 2025 - jan. 26, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, fox cities performing arts center.

400 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI

Kalamazoo, MI

The lion king: kalamazoo, mi: jan. 29, 2025 - feb. 9, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, miller auditorium.

1341 Theatre Dr. Kalamazoo, MI

VISIT: Click Here Call: 269-387-2253

Baltimore, MD

The lion king: baltimore, md: feb. 12, 2025 - mar. 2, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, hippodrome theatre.

12 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, MD

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The lion king: ft. lauderdale, fl: mar. 6, 2025 - mar. 30, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, broward center.

201 SW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL

VISIT: Click Here Call: 954-660-6307

The Lion King: Tampa, FL: Apr. 2, 2025 - Apr. 20, 2025. On sale date to be announced. X

Straz center.

1010 N Macinnes Pl. Tampa, FL

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Orlando, FL

The lion king: orlando, fl: apr. 23, 2025 - may. 18, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, dr. phillips center.

445 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando, FL

VISIT: Click Here Call: 407-455-5550

Kansas City, MO

The lion king: kansas city, mo: may. 22, 2025 - jun. 1, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, kansas city music hall.

301 W. 13th St. Kansas City, MO

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The Lion King: Dallas, TX: Jun. 4, 2025 - Jul. 3, 2025. On sale date to be announced. X

Music hall at fair park.

909 1st Ave. Dallas, TX

Edmonton, AB

The lion king: edmonton, ab: jul. 9, 2025 - jul. 27, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, northern alberta jubilee auditorium.

11455 87 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB

Calgary, AB

The lion king: calgary, ab: jul. 30, 2025 - aug. 17, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, southern alberta jubilee auditorium.

1415 14th Ave. NW Calgary, AB

Vancouver, BC

The lion king: vancouver, bc: aug. 20, 2025 - sep. 14, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, queen elizabeth theatre.

630 Hamilton St. Vancouver, BC

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Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'

Performances are on now at Teatro Renault.

The Lion King is currently playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Watch the cast perform 'Noite Sem Fim (Endless Night)' in this all-new video.

The Brazilian adaptation of the Broadway musical brings the very special contribution of Gilberto Gil as a versionist of the lyrics for the songs and Bianca Tadini and Luciano Andrey in the translation and adaptation of the script.

Bringing the characters to life are 51 actors, 11 of them foreigners, who contribute to the perfect introduction of the 6 native African languages ​​(Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Congolese) in the dialogues and songs presented during the show. The multi-talented group has the consecrated Drayson Menezzes (Mufasa, Simba's father) and Nokwanda Khuzwayo (Nala) in excellent company of Zama Magudulela (Rafiki), Marcel Octavio (Scar), and the protagonist Thales Cesar (Simba) together with a great cast.

Performances are on now at Teatro Renault. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Directed by Julie Taymor , produced by Thomas Schumacher , President of Disney Theatrical Productions , THE LION KING , Broadway's greatest show, has reigned supreme since its opening 25 years ago. The visionary adaptation of the Walt Disney Studios animation redefined our expectations about theatrical productions and became a record audience (one hundred million people around the world, with more than 850 thousand in Brazil).

Produced by Time for Fun, Disney's award-winning musical, THE LION KING erupts with glorious color, stunning effects and enchanting music. The show tells the powerful story of Simba on his journey from a tiny cub eager to become king to meeting his majestic destiny in the Pride Lands. The daring and innovative artistic conception is one of the highlights of the production, such as the creativity with which costumes, masks and manipulable objects come together to allow the cast to perform performances that represent each animal instead of imitating it. The performance of songs in 6 native African languages ​​(Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Congolese) also marks the extraordinary spirit that characterizes the show.

Onstage, director Julie Taymor , along with designer Michael Curry , created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. The text was adapted by Roger Allers , who co-directed Disney Studios' 1994 animated film The Lion King, and Irene Mecchi , who co-wrote the screenplay for the same film. Other members of the creative team include: Anthony Lyn (Associate Director), Marey Griffith (Associate Choreographer) and Clement Ishmael (Music Supervisor).The show features songs by Elton John and Tim Rice made for the movie The Lion King (1994 animation), and three songs created for the musical. Adaptation of the film's soundtrack for the musical is by Lebo M, who is also responsible for directing the chorus.  Hans Zimmer , Julie Taymor , Mark Mancina and Jay Rifkin also collaborated to produce complementary music, lyrics and soundtrack. The sound of THE LION KING is a fusion of Western popular music and the different sounds of Africa, ranging from the Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” to the ballad “Shadowland”.

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Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary: A Live-to-Film Concert Event

Billy eichner bradley gibson ernie sabella jason weaver jeremy irons nathan lane special guest jennifer hudson, sat / may 25, 2024 - 8:00pm.

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About this Performance

Brought to the stage from the Producers of Disney’s Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl and Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium , Disney Concerts, Fulwell 73 Productions, AMP Worldwide and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva. Disney celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the animated “The Lion King” with an immersive live-to-film concert event featuring the original 1994 film roaring from the Bowl screens, live orchestra, fireworks, showstopping vocal performances of award-winning songs from the film, special celebrity guests, including cast members from both the classic 1994 animated and 2019 films: Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, plus special guest Jennifer Hudson…and more to be announced! And for the first time ever at the Hollywood Bowl, select performances from the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical!

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