Hans Zimmer News

Disney's THE LION KING returns to San Francisco for the first time since its triumphant 43 week run at the SHN Orpheum Theatre in 2004. THE LION KING will play an 11 week engagement at the SHN Orpheum Theatre beginning tonight, November 1 through January 13, 2013.

Disney's THE LION KING returns to San Francisco for the first time since its triumphant 43 week run at the SHN Orpheum Theatre in 2004. THE LION KING will play an 11 week engagement at the SHN Orpheum Theatre beginning tonight, November 1 through January 13, 2013.

At a launch event for the Irish premiere season of THE LION KING, held today in Dublin, Disney Theatrical Group President and Producer Thomas Schumacher gave those in attendance an exclusive look at Disney's award-winning musical, and explained how the legendary production was created.

Multiple Grammy Award-winning Producer and Entertainer will.i.am is set to re-orchestrate the iconic theme song from CBS Television Distribution's ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT which he will debut on ET on Thursday, October 25.

Disney's THE LION KING will make its South American premiere in São Paulo, Brazil. T4F (Time For Fun), will present the production with its opening night on March 7th, 2013 at the Teatro Abril. THE LION KING in São Paulo will mark two firsts: as the largest stage musical ever presented in Brazil and the first time the show has been performed in Portuguese. When the South American production opens, it will mark the sixth continent in which THE LION KING will have played and will become the 21st production, worldwide.

Masterfully performed by the London Music Works and City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra this unique compilation brings together the best score cues from Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises.

Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out, record-breaking engagement in Wichita, which concluded on Sunday, September 30 at the Century II Concert Hall. The premiere four-week engagement grossed over $4.3 million at the box office and entertained more than 60,000 patrons, making it the highest-grossing theatrical production in Wichita history.

Masterfully performed by the London Music Works and City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra this unique compilation brings together the best score cues from Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises.

In celebration of today's holiday, International Speak Like a Pirate Day, the Houston Symphony is excited to announce a performance of "Disney Live in Concert: Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl" on May 30, 2013. The concert will feature a live performance of the exhilarating film score, while the audience watches the full length film on a screen above the orchestra. Tickets go on sale today, September 19. To avoid being a scallywag, mark your calendars and purchase your tickets soon before they are pillaged by your fellow musical-minded mateys! For tickets, please visit www.houstonsymphony.org or call 713-224-7575.

Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING, which recently became the fifth longest-running show in Broadway history, is pleased to welcome ANDILE GUMBI as Simba, beginning performances tonight.

Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING, will play its 6138th performance this Wednesday, August 15th at 2:00pm, becoming the fifth longest-running show in Broadway history. THE LION KING will surpass the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line (with 6137 performances).

For one night only, tonight, August 5 at 8:30p.m., East Lynne Theater Company, in partnership with The Cape May Film Festival, presents the silent film classic, THE MARK OF ZORRO with live organ accompaniment provided by Wayne Zimmerman.

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer announced on his Facebook page that he has recorded an 8-minute 'elegiacal tone poem' entitled 'Aurora' to honor the victims of the recent mass shootings at a Colorado movie theater.

For one night only, Sunday, August 5 at 8:30p.m., East Lynne Theater Company, in partnership with The Cape May Film Festival, presents the silent film classic, THE MARK OF ZORRO with live organ accompaniment provided by Wayne Zimmerman.

On July 17, 2012, WaterTower Music will release THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack at all physical and digital retailers. Get a first listen to two of the tracks, 'A Storm Is Coming' and 'On Thin Ice' below!

Celebrate the summer with Bronx Terminal Market and Rooftop Films every other Tuesday this July and August. Mark your calendars and bring your beach chairs or towels for a FREE, family-friendly film series under the stars on Bronx Terminal Market's Level 6 garage roof deck. Come early to save your spot and check out special pre-film festivities with community groups starting at 7:30pm. Movies begin promptly at sunset (around 8:30pm).

Disney Theatrical Productions and Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center previously announced the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING to Houston. The show leaps onto the Hobby Center stage tonight, July 10 for a limited engagement of five weeks through Sunday, August 12. THE LION KING's sold-out eight-week Houston premiere engagement in 2002 at Jones Hall was followed by a sold-out six-week return engagement in 2006 at the Hobby Center.

The Pacific Symphony's 24th Summer Festival, presented by Hoag Hospital, offers an exciting variety of music, beginning with a celebratory July 4th extravaganza, featuring the iconic music of The Eagles and culminating in a dazzling fireworks display. Enjoy an evening of Broadway magic that combines the cachet of "The Phantom of the Opera" with three extraordinary performers, and a night of Ludwig van Beethoven's greatest hits. Then, get a bang out of summer at the annual, all-new program for "Tchaikovsky Spectacular," with cannons and fireworks! The series concludes with Disney Live in Concert, featuring the Symphony performing the soundtrack to "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"-as it is shown on the big screen.

Celebrate the summer with Bronx Terminal Market and Rooftop Films every other Tuesday this July and August. Mark your calendars and bring your beach chairs or towels for a FREE, family-friendly film series under the stars on Bronx Terminal Market's Level 6 garage roof deck. Come early to save your spot and check out special pre-film festivities with community groups starting at 7:30pm. Movies begin promptly at sunset (around 8:30pm).

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.