VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at THE LION KING Bringing Its Giraffe To Life
by Linnae Medeiros
- Aug 9, 2019
The smash hit musical The Lion King has been showing audiences the circle of life for a remarkable twenty-one years on Broadway, and now the show is giving us a look backstage at the productions' intricate giraffe puppet from the show's iconic opening number, Circle of Life. Head to the Pridelands with this video!
VIDEO: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at THE LION KING
by Linnae Medeiros
- Jul 23, 2019
The smash hit musical The Lion King has been showing audiences the circle of life for a remarkable twenty-one years on Broadway, and now the show is giving Business Insider a look backstage at the productions' intricate puppets and set design. Head to the Pridelands with the full video!
FROZEN KIDS, MOANA JR., NEWSIES JR., and FINDING NEMO JR. Will Soon Be Available For Licensing Through MTI and Disney
by Stephi Wild
- Jul 15, 2019
In partnership with Disney Theatrical Group, Music Theatre International plans to release an expanded library of new licensed titles. Frozen KIDS (September 2019), Moana JR. (January 2020), Newsies JR. (September 2020), and Finding Nemo JR. (January 2021), based on Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar films, will soon be available for licensing in the United States.
THE LION KING Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Release on July 11th
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jun 24, 2019
Tickets are on sale today for 'The Lion King,' the Jon Favreau-helmed feature film that brings treasured characters to the big screen in a whole new way. The film-like the original 1994 version-features unforgettable music by an award-winning team, including Oscar® and GRAMMY®-winning superstar Elton John and Oscar and GRAMMY-winning lyricist Tim Rice, who've written an uplifting new song, 'Never Too Late,' performed by John, that features an African choir and will appear in the film's end credits and also on the Walt Disney Records original motion picture soundtrack. The digital soundtrack is set for release at 8 a.m. PDT on July 11, and the physical album is now available for pre-order and set for release on July 19, the same day 'The Lion King' opens in U.S. theaters.
Photo Flash: Tony Hale Attends Toronto Opening of THE LION KING
by Julie Musbach
- Jun 17, 2019
While in Toronto for Toy Story 4's Canadian premiere, Tony Hale took in a performance of Disney's The Lion King at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto on June 14 and met Gerald Ramsey (Mufasa), Nia Holloway (Nala) and Jared Dixon (Simba).
THE LION KING Celebrates its 9000th Broadway Performance Today!
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 5, 2019
On the heels of reaching 100 million guests worldwide, The Lion King celebrates its 9,000th Broadway performance at tomorrow's 7p.m. performance, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street). This historic milestone has been achieved by only two other shows in Broadway history.
Disney's THE LION KING Announces Casting For UK And Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 3, 2019
The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland has today announced the principal company for the UK and Ireland tour of the landmark musical THE LION KING which will open in Bristol in September 2019 before moving on to Edinburgh in December 2019. Further cities will be announced in due course.
Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates Sold-Out Engagement In West Palm Beach
by Julie Musbach
- May 9, 2019
Disney's THE LION KING is celebrating a sold-out engagement, which concluded on Sunday, May 5 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The triumphant two-week premiere engagement, which played 16 performances from April 24 through May 5, grossed more than $2.5 million at the box office and entertained more than 32,000 theatergoers.
The World's #1 Musical Disney's THE LION KING Makes Final Stop In Korea
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 12, 2019
THE LION KING will open tonight in Busan at the Dream Theatre following record-breaking seasons in Seoul and Daegu. The excitement has been building for audiences from Busan and the surrounding cities for the landmark musical's arrival. For the very first time in this region of Korea, people can see a production of this scale and ticket sales have been unprecedented. The Busan season has already been extended to accommodate the huge demand, now closing on 26th May, which will be the final chance for Koreans to see the original Broadway production on home soil.
Kravis Center Announces Cast For Disney's THE LION KING
by Julie Musbach
- Apr 4, 2019
Casting has been announced for the premiere engagement of Disney's THE LION KING in West Palm Beach. THE LION KING will leap onto The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts' Bernard and Chris Marden stage on Wednesday, April 24 for a 2-week engagement through Sunday, May 5.
Playhouse Square Presents Sensory-Friendly Performance of THE LION KING
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 22, 2019
Playhouse Square will present a special performance of Disney's THE LION KING for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorders and other sensory, social and cognitive challenges or issues and their families on Saturday, August 31 at 1:30 p.m. This marks the first-ever sensory-friendly performance of a touring Broadway show in Cleveland. Playhouse Square has previously presented sensory-friendly performances as part of the Children's Theater Series presented by University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's.
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