Disney's THE LION KING will close at the Benjamin and Marion Schuster Performing Arts Center Sunday, July 10, 2011.
The North American touring production of THE LION KING has been seen by over 12.7 million theatergoers and grossed over $834 million to date. The tour is one of six productions running worldwide, along with New York City, London, Hamburg, Tokyo and Las Vegas. Having already played 60 cities across North America, THE LION KING continues to entertain audiences in new cities. The current schedule is listed below. For more information and dates, please visit LionKing.com.
Premium Ticket Packages are available which include a prime seat location, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item. Reservations for groups of twenty (20) or more are now being accepted by calling Group Sales Manager, Barrie Denmark at (937) 228-7591 ext. 3074. For additional information concerning ticketing, please call 937/228-3630 or visit online,
www.ticketcenterstage.com.
ABOUT THE LION KING
THE LION KING continues to reign as one of the most popular shows on Broadway and around the world. The global phenomenon can also be seen on stage across North America and in Las Vegas, London, Hamburg and Tokyo. Now in its 13th year, THE LION KING is the eighth longest-running musical in Broadway history and one of only five musical productions in theatre history to play for ten years or more on both Broadway and the West End.
THE LION KING has been seen by more than 50 million people in 13 different countries and translated into five different languages (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch).
THE LION KING has won more than 70 major awards worldwide, including the 1998 Tony Award® and NY Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, and the 1999
Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
Julie Taymor was the first woman in theatrical history to win the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. She is also the winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Costume Design.
Taymor, along with designer
Michael Curry, has created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. Scenic design is by
Richard Hudson; costume design is by
Julie Taymor; lighting design is by
Donald Holder. Choreography is by
Garth Fagan. The book has been adapted by
Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and
Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the film's screenplay.
The Broadway score features
Elton John and
Tim Rice's music from The Lion King animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African
Lebo M,
Mark Mancina,
Jay Rifkin,
Julie Taymor and
Hans Zimmer; and music from "Rhythm of the Pride Lands," an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by
Lebo M,
Mark Mancina and
Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, ranging from the Academy® Award-winning song "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" to the haunting ballad "Shadowlands."
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SCHEDULE THROUGH JULY 2011:
Salt Lake City - Capitol Theatre
Aug 11 - Sept 26, 2010
Chicago - Cadillac Palace Theatre
Sept 29 - Nov 27, 2010
Norfolk - Chrysler Hall
Nov 30 - Jan 2, 2011
Durham - Durham Performing Arts Center
Jan 4 - 30, 2011
Providence -
Providence Performing Arts CenterFeb 1 - Feb 20, 2011
Rochester - Auditorium Theatre
March 22 - April 17, 2011
Toronto - Princess of Wales Theatre
April 19 - May 22, 2011
Dayton - Schuster Center
June 14 - July 10, 2011
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