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The Lion King 2003

Ages: 6+
Opened: May 3, 2003
Closing: November 23, 2003

The Lion King - 2003 Chicago History , Info & More

Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601
Run Type Limited Run
Market Chicago
Previews April 23, 2003
When the young lion prince Simba is born his evil uncle Scar is pushed back to second in line to the throne. Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, King Mufasa, and proclaim himself king. Simba survives but is led to believe that his father died because of him and he decides to flee the kingdom.

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The Lion King History

Other Productions of The Lion King

1997   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2002   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2021   West End London Production
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