Mark Mancina News

Casting is announced today for the Seattle engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Seattle's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Paramount Theatre stage from Wednesday, February 11 through Sunday, March 15. The media opening night is Friday, February 13 at 8 pm. This Seattle engagement is one of seven current productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Fukuoka.

Casting is announced today for the Seattle engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Seattle's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Paramount Theatre stage from Wednesday, February 11 through Sunday, March 15. The media opening night is Friday, February 13 at 8 pm. This Seattle engagement is one of seven current productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Fukuoka.

Disney's THE LION KING celebrates its 10th Anniversary in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, December 20, 2008 with a gala performance and celebration at the Theatre Haru. The Tokyo production of The Lion King was the first to be mounted after the show's award-winning New York City debut and is the second longest-running staging of the show, after Broadway.

The talented cast and crew of Disney's THE LION KING will host THE LION SINGS TONIGHT - CHRISTMAS - a cabaret-style show featuring performances of Holiday and Broadway standards. This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, December 15 at the American Cabaret Theatre located at 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets are currently on sale for $30 for general admission and $50, which include VIP Seating and a Post Show Reception with members of the cast of THE LION SINGS TONIGHT - CHRISTMAS and THE LION KING.

The talented cast and crew of Disney's THE LION KING will host THE LION SINGS TONIGHT - CHRISTMAS - a cabaret-style show featuring performances of Holiday and Broadway standards. This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, December 15 at the American Cabaret Theatre located at 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets are currently on sale for $30 for general admission and $50, which include VIP Seating and a Post Show Reception with members of the cast of THE LION SINGS TONIGHT - CHRISTMAS and THE LION KING.

Disney's THE LION KING will play its 4,500th performance today Sunday, August 24. The groundbreaking musical is currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary on Broadway and continued success around the world.

Disney's THE LION KING will play its 4,500th performance on Sunday, August 24. The groundbreaking musical is currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary on Broadway and continued success around the world.

The cast of Disney's THE LION KING will perform on NBC's Today Show this Thursday, June 12 between 8:30am and 9:00am Eastern.

The cast of Disney's THE LION KING will perform on NBC's Today Show this Thursday, June 12 between 8:30am and 9:00am Eastern.

The cast of Disney's The Lion King will open the 2008 Tony Awards telecast with a performance of 'Circle of Life' to commemorate the Tony Award-winning landmark musical's 10th Anniversary.

THE LION KING'S Michelle Aguilar Camaya, a member of the show's ensemble, will compete on Bravo's new reality series, 'Step It Up & Dance,' premiering tonight, Thursday, April 3.

An exhibit that explores the inspiration and evolution of the groundbreaking production of Disney's THE LION KING will be on display at The Shops at Columbus Circle - Time Warner Center from April 7 through April 27.

Listen to cast members Wallace Smith (Simba) and Kissy Simmons (Nala) as they talk with BBC Radio correspondent Alex Belfield about celebrating 10 years of THE LION KING on Broadway.

Disney's The Lion King will be featured on ABC's 'The View' this Friday, December 21.

Marc Shaiman, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz are among the composers whose songs are eligible for Best Song Academy Award.

The distinctive theatrical achievements of The Lion King are the handiwork of dozens of talented artists, creators and musicians, including co-songwriter and music producer, Mark Mancina. Mancina shares the joys and inspiration in creating the unique music for The Lion King and how the musical has touched his life professional and personally...

Disney's The Lion King, which would have celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway Sunday, November 11 with a gala performance at the Minskoff Theatre, is back on Pride Rock! Since its Broadway opening on November 13, 1997, The Lion King has been seen by 45 million people worldwide.

In celebration of 10 years on Broadway, Disney's The Lion King will be featured on ABC's 'Good Morning America.' Award winning director, Julie Taymor and Producer Thomas Schumacher recently sat down to speak about the production's 10th Anniversary and the worldwide success. To watch, tune in Monday, November 12 during the 8 AM hour. 'Good Morning America' airs locally on WABC-TV (Channel 7).

This weekend, Disney's The Lion King, the world's most spectacular musical, will receive another honor as the legendary Empire State Building will be lit in 'Lion King Yellow' in recognition of the landmark production's 10th anniversary on Broadway.

The Lion King's Thsidi Manye, will unveil 'Rafiki,' the newest caricature to hang on the walls of world famous Sardi's Restaurant on Friday, November 9.