Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disneys THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Chicago!More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadways most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket
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| 1998 | Best Musical | Winner |
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Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31) | |
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Greenhouse Theater (12/18 - 12/21) | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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Elton Rohn
Raue Center For The Arts (12/27 - 12/27) | |
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Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) | |
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Ruth Page's The Nutcracker
College of Lake County’s (CLC) James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (12/20 - 12/21) | |
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Mondo Burlesco
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Private Lives
Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College (4/10 - 4/26) | |
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The Wiz at James M. Nederlander Theatre
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts (3/31 - 3/5) | |
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Bob Seger Tribute Band
Raue Center For The Arts (1/31 - 1/31) | |
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