THE LION KING Holds Children's Open Casting Call For African Lion Cubs 10/24

Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING will hold a children's open casting call for the roles of African lion cubs "Young Simba" and "Young Nala" on Saturday, October 24 beginning at 9AM at The National Black Theatre in Harlem (2031-33 Fifth Avenue @ 125th Street, NYC). Casting search is for the Broadway and Las Vegas productions and the North American touring company.

Performers ages 9-12 of all cultural backgrounds (with a maximum height of 58") who can sing, dance and act are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian (professional experience not required). At the audition, children will be taught the last verse of the song "I Just Can't Wait to be King." Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

AUDITION DETAILS - SATURDAY OCTOBER 24:

-SIGN-IN: 9:00AM

-AUDITION BEGINS 10:00AM

-END of SIGN-IN 11:00AM

Where: THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE, 2031-33 Fifth Avenue @ 125th Street, Harlem, New York 10035.

If unable to attend the open casting call, please send a headshot/photo, resume and contact information to: Binder Casting, Attn: The Lion King Kids, 321 West 44th Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10036.

For more information visit online, www.LionKingCasting.com or call the audition hotline at 212-827-5450.

ABOUT THE LION KING:

Based on the 1994 Disney animated film, THE LION KING continues to reign as one of the most popular shows on Broadway and around the world. Now in its 12th year, the global phenomenon is the winner of more than 70 major awards worldwide, including the 1998 Tony Award® and NY Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. The show has been seen by over 50 million people in 13 different countries (US, Canada, UK, Japan, Germany, Holland, France, Mexico, Australia, China, Taiwan, South Africa and Korea). In addition to Broadway and a North American tour, THE LION KING can also be seen on stage in London, Hamburg, Paris and Tokyo. On May 2009, a sit-down production of THE LION KING opened at Mandalay Bay Theatre - the first ever Disney Theatrical Production to be launched in Las Vegas.