The Lion King US Tour

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Ages: 6+
Opened: April 17, 2002

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Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. This is THE LION KING. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney's much-loved film transports you to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba, and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.

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Review Roundup: THE LION KING Tour Roars Back to the Stage; What Are The Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2021

The cast includes Spencer Plachy as 'Scar,' Gerald Ramsey as 'Mufasa,' Gugwana Dlamini as 'Rafiki,' Nick Cordileone as 'Timon,' Jürgen Hooper as 'Zazu,' Ben Lipitz as 'Pumbaa,' Darian Sanders as 'Simba,' Kayla Cyphers as 'Nala,' Keith Bennett as 'Banzai,' Martina Sykes as 'Shenzi' and Robbie Swift as 'Ed.' Jaylen Lyndon Hunter alternates the role of 'Young Simba', along with Charlie Kahler.

Tickets to Go on Sale Tomorrow for THE LION KING at Detroit Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2021

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Detroit announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Friday, October 22, 2021.

Photos & Video: See THE LION KING North American Tour's First Day Back After the Shutdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2021

The Lion King North American touring company reunited in Cleveland on September 7, for the first time since the shutdown, to begin rehearsals for the tour’s relaunch. The tour is resuming performances at the KeyBank State Theatre for a two-week return engagement beginning Friday, October 1 and playing through Friday, October 15, 2021

The Majestic Theatre Has Announced Line-Up of Shows for the 2020-2021 North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 25, 2020

The Majestic Theatre announced its line-up of shows for the 2020-2021 North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio Season, and the line-up features a mix of revivals, Broadway Blockbusters, a dramatic adaptation of a classic novel and pop culture favorites for a season that offers diversity and broad appeal.

BWW TV: THE LION KING Tour Castmates Get Engaged On Stage!
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2019

South African Lion King performer Nhlanhla Ndlovu surprised the entire cast of Disney's The Lion King and his girlfriend, fellow cast member Daniela Cobb, by proposing on stage last night at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY.

Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates Record Breaking Engagement In North Charleston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2019

Disney's The Lion King is celebrating a record breaking engagement which ended on Sunday, December 15.  The triumphant two-week premiere engagement grossed more than $2.4 million at the box office and entertained more than 32,000 theatergoers.  The production, which played 16 performances at North Charleston Performing Arts Center from December 4 through December 15, broke the box office record for the highest gross and most attended show ever in North Charleston Performing Arts Center's history.

BWW Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Broadway Grand Rapids Will Have You Feeling The Love, On The Path Unwinding In The Circle of Life!
by Brian Hilbrand - November 24, 2019

Disney's The Lion King, currently playing through Sunday, December 1st at DeVos Hall. Making its Grand Rapids debut, after playing Detroit, Kalamazoo, and East Lansing in the past, Disney's The Lion King finally comes to Grand Rapids! Taking 17 full semi trailers to travel into town, It's full of the Lion King classic musical numbers and characters you know and love from the movie, and some new Musical numbers as well. They include the opening musical number a?oeCircle of Life', a?oeJust Can't Wait to Be Kinga??, to the always funny and humorous 'Hakuna Matataa?? and the moving a?oeCan You Feel the Love Tonighta??. These songs will be sure to have you singing along, having some goosebumps, and possibly some tears.

Disney's THE LION KING is Coming to Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2019

Casting for Disney's The Lion King has been announced for the long-awaited return engagement in Rochester. The Lion King will leap onto RBTL's Auditorium Theatre stage on Thursday, December 19 for a three-week engagement through Sunday, January 5.

Photo Flash: Be Prepared for THE LION KING National Tour with New Photos
by Julie Musbach - January 11, 2019

The North American Tour of Disney's The Lion King has released new production photos of the current cast, check them out below! 

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING In Las Vegas
by Julie Musbach - October 9, 2018

Casting has been announced for the Las Vegas engagement of Disney's THE LION KING, which will leap onto The Smith Center stage on Nov. 7 for a limited three-week engagement through Nov. 25.

Disney's THE LION KING Returns To Playhouse Square In 2019
by Julie Musbach - September 17, 2018

Disney's The Lion King will return to Cleveland for a four-week engagement at Playhouse Square, from Wednesday, August 7 through Sunday, September 1, 2019. Season ticket packages including The Lion King will go on sale Monday, October 8, 2018 by calling 216-640-8800. The Lion King appears at Playhouse Square as a Huntington Featured Performance. 

BWW Interview: THE LION KING Becomes a Servant King
by The Marriage Matinee - September 8, 2018

We had the honor to speak recently with one of the stars of the upcoming production of THE LION KING that is coming through Indianapolis shortly for Broadway Across America. Gerald Ramsey is portraying the iconic character of Mufasa and has done so for a few years now.

Disney's THE LION KING Comes To Grand Rapids
by Julie Musbach - August 9, 2018

Disney's The Lion King will play in Grand Rapids for the first time ever as part of the 2019-20 subscription series at Broadway Grand Rapids, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. The best way to secure tickets to The Lion King is to purchase a season subscription for 2018-19, thereby guaranteeing seats when the subscription is renewed. Broadway Grand Rapids previously announced that the national tour of the Broadway musical Hamilton will also play at DeVos Performance Hall as part of the 2019-20 season.

THE LION KING Opens Tonight at Wharton Center
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2018

Disney's The Lion King opens tonight, Wednesday, July 11, at Wharton Center for a limited three-week engagement through Sunday, July 29.

THE LION KING Tour Celebrates Sold-Out Engagement In Dallas
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2018

Disney's The Lion King grossed over $7.7 million at the box office and entertained more than 100,000 theatergoers during its four week return engagement. Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals and Broadway Across America, The Lion King played The Music Hall at Fair Park for 32 performances from Wednesday, June 13 through Saturday, July 7. 

Disney's THE LION KING Opens Tonight At Dallas Summer Musicals
by Julie Musbach - June 13, 2018

Disney's The Lion King opens tonight, Wednesday, June 13, at the Music Hall at Fair Park for a limited four-week engagement through Saturday, July 7, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals and Broadway Across America (BAA).

Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates Record-Breaking Sold-Out Engagement In Kalamazoo, MI
by Julie Musbach - April 17, 2018

Disney's The Lion King continues to reign across North America with a record-breaking, sold-out, two-week premiere engagement at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, where the tour grossed over $3.4 million at the box office and entertained more than 52,000 theatergoers during 16 performances. The production, which played Miller Auditorium April 4 - 15, broke the box office record for any touring Broadway engagement in Kalamazoo.

BWW Interview: Hometown 'Princess Warrior' Nia Holloway Talks Returning to Atlanta in THE LION KING Tour
by Sally Henry - January 6, 2018

The Atlanta native is bringing her performance back home to our own historic Fox Theatre January 10-28, with what she describes as a 'brand new Nala.' And she couldn't be more excited.

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