THE LION KING (Broadway & Tour) Open Call - Dancers - Disney Theatrical Productions Auditions

THE LION KING (Broadway & Tour) - Chicago OPEN CALL Dancers

Disney Theatrical Productions | New York, NY

LOCATION

Ballet Chicago
17 N State St, 19th Fl
Chicago, IL 60602

PERSONNEL

Producer: Disney Theatrical Productions
Director: Julie Taymor
Choreographer: Garth Fagan
Songs by: Elton John/Tim Rice
Additional Music: Hans Zimmer/Lebo M/Mark Mancina/Jay Rifkin
Book: Irene Mecchi/Roger Allers
Casting Directors: ARC/ Mark Brandon, CSA and Jarrett Reiche
Casting Assistant: Jaron Cole
Kid’s Casting Assistant: Devi Peot

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Mark Brandon, CSA (ARC/ Casting Director)
Jarrett Reiche (ARC/ Casting Director)
Devi Peot (ARC/ Casting Assistant)

OTHER DATES

Currently Running (on Broadway and Touring)

OTHER

https://disneyonbroadway.com/casting

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Notice: Audition Call Type: Open Call

AUDITION DATE

Sunday, October 12, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (C)

Female Dancers Audition start at 10am and complete by 1:30pm - Male Dancers Audition starts at 2pm and will be complete by 5:30pm

APPOINTMENTS

Female Dancers - Sign-in begins at 9am on the morning of the audition. Sign-in ends at 10am. You must be signed in by 10am to audition. We will only see folks who signed up during the designated sign-in hour (9 AM - 10 AM).

Male Dancers - Sign-in begins at 1pm on the day of the audition. Sign-in ends at 2pm. You must be signed in by 2pm to audition. We will only see folks who signed up during the designated sign-in hour (1 PM - 2 PM).

CONTRACT

Production (Disney) / Touring Agreement
$2638 weekly minimum - Broadway
$2599 weekly minimum (level 1) - Tour

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for the Broadway and national touring productions of THE LION KING.

ENSEMBLE DANCERS: Seeking strong male-identifying and female-identifying dancers with a modern/ballet dance background. Late teens to early 30s. Some male dancers require strong acrobatic skills.

PREPARATION

You must be warmed up and ready by the start time. Bring dance clothes plus flat jazz shoes or bare feet. You may be asked to sing, so please bring a contemporary song that shows off your voice and range. Bring sheet music. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. A pianist will be provided.