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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.

Hans Zimmer Productions

 
[US Tour, 2002]
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Composer
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Hans Zimmer Awards and Nominations

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

Hans Zimmer, The Lion King

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Imagine Dragons to Unveil New Album 'Loom' on June 28


Entering a fearlessly bold era, Imagine Dragons will unveil their anxiously awaited sixth full-length album, LOOM (KIDinaKORNER/Interscope), on June 28, 2024. In tandem with the record, the band will embark on their biggest North American headline tour to date. Descending upon legendary venues across the country, it kicks off on July 30, 2024 in Camden, NJ at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion and concludes on October 22, 2024 at Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood Bowl. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.

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


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

Lauri Porra Releases New Album 'Matter and Time' Featuring Stephen Fry


Revered Finnish composer and musician Lauri Porra has released his spectacular new album Matter And Time. Scored for narrator, large orchestra, choir, electric ensemble and vocal soloist, Matter And Time finds Porra bringing together an array of musical influences to create a hugely ambitious work, in both scope and sound. It features broadcasting legend Stephen Fry as the narrator. Listen to the album here!

Barbra Streisand to Release New Single for Peacock Series THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ


Babs is back! It has been announced that Emmy, Grammy, Oscar® and Tony Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, writer, and director, Barbra Streisand has recorded a brand-new song “Love Will Survive,” which will be the end title of the upcoming Peacock and Sky Original series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. This will be Streisand’s first ever recording for a TV series and will be released globally by Columbia Records on April 25th, ahead of the series global launch on May 2nd. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 16, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

THE LION KING to Receive Hollywood Bowl Concert with Nathan Lane, Billy Eichner, and More


In honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 film, Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event will see the return of several cast members associated with the original animated film, the live-action remake, and the Broadway version. Songs from all versions of the story will be sung, the report suggests. A full orchestra and choir, conducted by Sarah Hicks, will be performing Hans Zimmer's score. 

DUNE: PART 2 to Receive Digital Release on April 16


Get your popcorn buckets ready! The critically acclaimed Dune: Part Two will soon be available to watch at home. On April 16, the film will be released to digital platforms and will include over an hour of bonus features. On May 14, the digital release will be followed up with a Blu-ray, featuring Dolby Atmos audio.

Review: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall


What did our critic think of SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS PRESENTS DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall?

South Bay Music Association Presents BEETHOVEN ODE TO JOY AT 200


Join the South Bay Wind Ensemble for a special performance of BEETHOVEN ODE TO JOY AT 200, celebrating 200 years of the greatest symphony of all time. The concert also features works by Richard Wagner, Gustav Holst, and Alan Menken.

Nashville Symphony Announces 2024/25 Season


Featuring more than 100 performances covering a range of genres and styles, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2024/25 season.

Composer Hans Zimmer Brings One-Night-Only Performance To Resorts World Theatre This September


Experience a unique evening with award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. Don't miss this one-night-only performance on September 29.

Maggie Lindemann Unleashes New 'HEADSPLIT' EP


Explore the latest EP 'HEADSPLIT' by Maggie Lindemann, now available. Discover the unique sound and music style of this rising star in the entertainment industry. The accompanying video for “taking over me” pays homage to the 2003 coming-of-age classic Thirteen, as it follows Lindemann and her friends on an adrenaline-filled girls' night out.

Allison Loggins-Hull Tours DIAMETRICALLY COMPOSED To College Park, Boston and Philadelphia


Join Allison Loggins-Hull on her tour Diametrically Composed, exploring themes of motherhood and artistry. This unique program, featuring works from fellow composers Alicia Hall Moran, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Jessica Meyer, and Paola Prestini, is set to visit College Park, Boston, and Philadelphia in April 2024.

Circus Arts Conservatory's WONDERBALL Will Feature World-famous EDM DJ and Producer Alan Walker


The Circus Arts Conservatory has announced the return of WONDERBALL, a high-energy event that will feature a world-famous electronic dance music (EDM) star; the proceeds will benefit its youth education programs.

New Jersey Symphony Announces Its 2024-25 Season


NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY, led by Music Director Xian Zhang, has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season.

The Studio Orchestra Performs STAR WARS Music on May the 4th


The Studio Orchestra will return to Cheltenham on International Star Wars Day to celebrate the iconic music of Star Wars. For one night only, the acclaimed orchestra will perform at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Saturday 4th May in a special concert like no other.

Tickets for THE LION KING at the the Ohio Theatre on Sale Now


Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024/25 Season Featuring New Works, Guest Artists & More


The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has revealed the details of its 2024/25 concert season. Learn about its programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Peacock & Sky Release THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ Trailer with Melanie Lynskey, Harvey Keitel, & Jonah Hauer-King


This teaser trailer shows an older Lali (Harvey Keitel) retelling his experiences of Auschwitz to Heather Morris (Melanie Lynskey) as we journey with him through his memories of that time. In the teaser trailer, we also see younger Lali (Jonah Hauer-King) as he meets and falls in love with Gita (Anna Próchniak). Watch the video trailer now!

HK Phil Easter Performances Set For March and April


The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its lineup of programmes for Easter, set to take place in March and April. Learn more about the lineup here!

Hans Zimmer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Hans Zimmer written?

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

What awards has Hans Zimmer been nominated for?

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

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