THE LION KING Roars Into To San Diego Civic Theatre 10/13-11/8

Disney's THE LION KING has been confirmed for a multiple-week limited return engagement at the SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE beginning OCTOBER 13 and playing through NOVEMBER 8, 2009. This North American National Tour is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris, and Fukuoka. Opening night in San Diego is Thursday, October 15; with preview performances starting Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

By popular demand, THE LION KING will return to San Diego for the first time since its triumphant premiere engagement in December, 2005. This Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, to clear four weeks in the Civic Theatre for this exclusive engagement. It will be presented exclusively as a subscription attraction on the Broadway/San Diego 2009-2010 Season.

Now in its second sold-out decade in New York, THE LION KING is the winner of six Tonyâ Awards including Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, New York Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, the Evening Standard Award for the Theatrical Event of the Year, two Olivier Awards, a Theatre World Award, the Astaire Award for Outstanding Choreography, two Drama League Awards and a Grammyâ Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Director Julie Taymor became the first woman in Broadway history to win the Tony® Award for Best Director of a Musical. Taymor, along with Michael Curry, created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. Choreography is by Garth Fagan, scenic design is by Richard Hudson, costume design is by Julie Taymor and lighting design is by Donald Holder. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated film and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay for THE LION KING. The score features Elton John and Tim Rice's music from the 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.

THE LION KING will begin performances on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Currently, subscribers to the Broadway/San Diego 2009-2010 Season have the only opportunity to purchase tickets to the production in a designated week of the engagement. Ticket on sale date to the general public tbd. Reservations for groups of twenty (20) or more are now being accepted by calling 619 564-3001. Ticket prices range from $20 to $132.50. Additionally, Premium Ticket Packages are available which includes a prime seat location, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item.

For more information visit www.LionKingTour.com.