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Hans Zimmer received the Oscar®, Golden Globe® and two Grammy® awards for his original film score for the film version of The Lion King. He started his film scoring career with My Beautiful Laundrette in 1985, and his other credits include six Oscar-nominated film scores, among them Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets and Rain Man. Additional credits include the Grammy-winning score for Crimson Tide, Driving Miss Daisy, Thelma and Louise, Black Hawk Down and The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. Mr. Zimmer also heads the film music division for DreamWorks SKG studios.

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The Lion KingThe Lion King
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Composer (Additional music)
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The Lion King
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season Revealed - THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-A-Long, ABBA Tri Photo
Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season Revealed - THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-A-Long, ABBA Tribute and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.
THE LION KING Will Welcome Mduduzi Madela as Simba Beginning February 24 Photo
THE LION KING Will Welcome Mduduzi Madela as Simba Beginning February 24
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

The Lion King has announced that longtime cast member Mduduzi Madela will assume the role of Simba beginning Tuesday, February 24. Learn more about him here!
Oregon Symphony Reveals 2026/27 Season Celebrating 130 Years Photo
Oregon Symphony Reveals 2026/27 Season Celebrating 130 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

Celebrating its 130th anniversary, the Oregon Symphony revealed its 2026/27 season, offering audiences a lineup that blends legendary classical works, innovative contemporary music, and performances by notable guest artists.
Matteo Bocelli Returning to Australia with 'Falling In Love' World Tour Photo
Matteo Bocelli Returning to Australia with 'Falling In Love' World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026

Following sold-out performances around the world, Matteo Bocelli will perform five Australian shows, opening the tour in Perth, before making his debut performance in Adelaide, and continuing to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
THE LION KING, JR to be Presented at Cumberland County Playhouse Photo
THE LION KING, JR to be Presented at Cumberland County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

The Cumberland County Playhouse will present The Lion King, Jr, with music and lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John, with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Hans Zimmer; book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi.
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Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers To Compose New Score for HARRY POTTER Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026

Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers will compose a new score for the HBO Original Harry Potter series, debuting in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max. As a group, they will be the fifth group of songwriters to score the Harry Potter stories onscreen.
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Ciara Murphy Will Make Conducting Debut at Irish Youth Orchestras Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

Ciara Murphy will debut as a conductor at the upcoming Irish Association of Youth Orchestras Festival, showcasing young musical talent. Learn more about the performance here!
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Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Jean Smart, Michelle Williams, Timothée Chalamet, and more took home awards at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday. Take a look at the full list here!
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Zama Magudulela Will Join THE LION KING Tour as Rafiki
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Zama Magudulela as Rafiki. Magudulela will begin performances on Tuesday, January 13 in Sacramento at the Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center.
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Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!
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by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025

The 30th Festival of Youth Orchestras, presented by the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO) will feature a landmark collaboration, and live premiere, by The Atlantic Tri-Orchestra.
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by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2025

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by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025

The Scott Dunn Orchestra will present Those Fabulous Films of the Seventies at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The concert features music from iconic 1970s films by composers including John Williams, Ennio Morricone, and Jerry Goldsmith. The performance is part of the orchestra’s inaugural season at the Wallis.
Stephen Schwartz Set for ASCAP Experience 2026 Keynote Conversation Photo
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by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025

ASCAP Experience, the conference for music creators from ASCAP, has revealed the initial talent lineup for its 2026 live summit, which includes composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz.
30TH FESTIVAL OF YOUTH ORCHESTRAS Comes to the National Concert Hall, Dublin Photo
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by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

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by Josh Sharpe - Dec 8, 2025

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by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025

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EPICAL llega al Capitol de la Gran Vía el 9 de diciembre Photo
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by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 5, 2025

Un proyecto sinfónico multidisciplinar encabezado por Pepe Herrero llega al Capitol.
Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24 Photo
Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
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by Konstantin Georgiou - Nov 21, 2025

Klassik Radio live in Concert – Die Nacht der Filmmusik war für mich ein Abend, der weit mehr als nur ein Orchestererlebnis bot. Ich bin mit Filmmusik aufgewachsen, eigentlich seit ich denken kann.
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How many shows has Hans Zimmer written?

Hans Zimmer has written 1 shows including The Lion King (Composer).

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and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Lion King.

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