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Disney Theatrical Productions and the Providence Performing Arts Center are pleased to announce that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Saturday, November 6 at 10A at the PPAC Box Office, located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, online at www.ppacri.org or by phone at (401) 421 - ARTS (2787). THE LION KING, which Channing Gray from The Providence Journal heralded as 'a thrilling spectacle,' will triumphantly return to the PPAC stage on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 for a limited three-week engagement through Sunday, February 20, 2011. The press opening night is Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 7:30P.

Casting has been announced for the Salt Lake City engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Salt Lake City's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Capitol Theatre stage from Wednesday, August 11 to Sunday, September 26, 2010. The press opening night is Friday, August 13 at 8:00 pm.

Disney's THE LION KING has been confirmed for an exclusive four-week premiere engagement at the Benjamin and Marion Schuster Performing Arts Center beginning Tuesday, June 14, with performances playing through Sunday, July 10, 2011.

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago announced the casting today for the Chicago engagement of Disney's THE LION KING.

The Actors Fund, a national human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, is pleased to announce that the producer, cast, and management of Disney's The LION KING have added a special performance to benefit The Fund on Wednesday, August 25 at 2:00pm in Salt Lake City.

The Salt Lake City premiere of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Friday, August 13 at 8:00pm at the Capitol Theatre for a limited engagement of seven weeks through Sunday, September 26.

Casting has been announced for the Salt Lake City engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Salt Lake City's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Capitol Theatre stage from Wednesday, August 11 to Sunday, September 26, 2010. The press opening night is Friday, August 13 at 8:00 pm.

The Lion King set a new record for the single highest box office gross in Canadian theatrical history in its final week at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver last week. The record-smashing gross of $1.9 Canadian ($1.87 US) occurred in a week when all five of Disney Theatrical Productions' North American productions topped $1 million in gross, with the cumulative total exceeding $7 million.

Disney's THE LION KING in Paris, presented by Stage Entertainment Ltd, Disney's presenting partner in Europe, plays its final performance on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the Mogador Theatre. It made theatre history as Paris' longest-running musical, winning the hearts of the French for three seasons.

Disney's THE LION KING in Paris, presented by Stage Entertainment Ltd, Disney's presenting partner in Europe, plays its final performance on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the Mogador Theatre. It made theatre history as Paris' longest-running musical, winning the hearts of the French for three seasons.

The Vancouver premiere of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, July 15 at 7:30pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, August 8. In Vancouver, THE LION KING plays Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, Sunday evening 6:30pm, Saturday matinees at 2pm, Sunday matinees at 1pm with an additional matinee performance on Wednesday, August 4 at 2pm. There will be no 6:30pm performance on Sunday, August 8.

Casting has been announced for the Salt Lake City engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Salt Lake City's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Capitol Theatre stage from Wednesday, August 11 to Sunday, September 26, 2010. The press opening night is Friday, August 13 at 8:00 pm.

The North American touring production of Disney's THE LION KING is pleased to welcome to the company beginning Tuesday, July 13

Disney's The LION KING has announced a date change for The Actors Fund performance to Wednesday, August 18 at 2:00 PM. The performance accommodates back-to-school schedules and provides an end of summer matinee for families.

Cast members from Disney's THE LION KING (at Mandalay Bay) will be performing in Los Angeles at The Grove outdoor shopping and entertainment district during a free event on Friday, July 9 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Actors Fund, a national human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, is pleased to announce that the producer, cast, and management of Disney's The LION KING have added a special performance to benefit The Fund on Wednesday, August 25 at 2:00pm in Salt Lake City.

BroadwayWorld.com has independently confirmed recent online rumors that changes have been made to the Broadway production of THE LION KING when the show recently welcomed new cast members in mid-June. The show now runs 8-10 minutes shorter and incorporated small cuts that were made first for the show's Las Vegas production. Also no longer in the show is 'Morning Report.' A production spokesperson declined comment or confirmation on any changes to the show, but BroadwayWorld.com's scooper did say that audiences are responding to the show just as wildly enthusiastically as they have for years, and those following the numbers know that the production continues to sell out.

Cast members from Disney's THE LION KING (at Mandalay Bay) will be performing in Los Angeles at The Grove outdoor shopping and entertainment district during a free event on Friday, July 9 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Disney Theatrical Productions and DPAC announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public at the DPAC Ticket Center on Saturday, October 2nd at 8am. The Triangle's most eagerly awaited stage production will begin performances at DPAC on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through Sunday, January 30, 2011. The opening night is Thursday, January 6 at 7:30pm.

The North American touring production of Disney's THE LION KING is pleased to welcome to the company beginning Tuesday, July 13