The Lion 2014

Run Time:
One hour and 10 minutes
Opened: June 26, 2014
Closing: July 13, 2014

The Lion - 2014 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Manhattan Theatre Club Stage II
131 West 55th Street New York, NY 10036

A true story of love, loss, family loyalty, and the redemptive power of music. Following an award-winning run at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, writer/performer Benjamin Scheuer shares his gripping coming-of-age tale. Directed by Sean Daniels, The Lion is a candid, poignant, and charming new solo musical from a next-generation troubadour.

The Lion - 2014 - Off-Broadway Cast

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STAGE TUBE: THE LION's Benjamin Scheuer Releases Music Video for 'Cookie-tin Banjo'
by Tyler Peterson - July 7, 2014


Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer, currently appearing in his one-man musical theater piece THE LION at Manhattan Theatre Club's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street), announces the release of the animated music video "Cookie-tin Banjo," which is featured in THE LION. Check it out below!

In Performance Video: THE LION's Benjamin Scheuer Performs 'Cookie-Tin Banjo'
by Caryn Robbins - July 1, 2014


Composer and musician Benjamin Scheuer is featured in this week's New York Times In Performance video, singing "Cookie-tin Banjo" from Manhattan Theater Club's THE LION

BWW Reviews: THE LION Roars with Irresistible Charm
by Michael Dale - June 30, 2014


Benjamin Scheuer's one-man musical is engaging, heartwarming and thoroughly enjoyable.

MTC's American Premiere of Benjamin Scheuer's THE LION Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of The Lion, the new musical written and performed by 2013 ASCAP Cole Porter Songwriting Award winner Benjamin Scheuer, and directed by Sean Daniels, runs at The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The five-week limited engagement for The Lion will open tonight, June 26.

Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's American Premiere of Benjamin Scheuer's THE LION
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of The Lion, the new musical written and performed by 2013 ASCAP Cole Porter Songwriting Award winner Benjamin Scheuer, and directed by Sean Daniels is now in previews at The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The five-week limited engagement for The Lion will open Thursday, June 26. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production!

MTC's American Premiere of Benjamin Scheuer's THE LION Begins Performances Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - June 10, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of THE LION, the new musical written and performed by 2013 ASCAP Cole Porter Songwriting Award winner Benjamin Scheuer, and directed by Sean Daniels, begins performances tonight, June 10 at The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The five-week limited engagement for THE LION will open Thursday, June 26.

MTC's THE LION Begins Rehearsals
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of THE LION, the new musical written and performed by 2013 ASCAP Cole Porter Songwriting Award winner Benjamin Scheuer, and directed by Sean Daniels is now in rehearsal. The five-week limited engagement for THE LION will begin previews on Tuesday, June 10 and open Thursday, June 26 as the second production of MTC's 2013-2014 season of The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).

The Lion FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Lion have there been?
The Lion has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2014 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2015.
What awards has The Lion been nominated for?
The Lion has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Benjamin Scheuer, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Benjamin Scheuer, the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Benjamin Scheuer, and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Benjamin Scheuer.
What awards has The Lion won?
The Lion has won several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Benjamin Scheuer. It also won the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and another Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, both for Benjamin Scheuer.

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