There have been The Lion King productions in Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Toronto, Sydney, Shanghai, Paris, Las Vegas, Singapore, Madrid, and Mexico City, just to name a few. This number doesn’t even include the numerous other productions of the show that were shown off Broadway. The Lion King also holds Broadway’s record for the highest grossing production of all time, grossing over $1 billion. The Lion King is Broadway’s third longest running show, only behind The Phantom of the Opera and Chicago. In 2006 the show moved residency to the Minskoff Theatre where it has been playing ever since. The official opening night was on November 13 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Previews on the Broadway stage began shortly after on October 15, 1997. Opening night was on Jat the Orpheum Theatre. The musical originally debuted in Minneapolis before hitting the Broadway stage. The book for the show is by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi and the show is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. The music for the show is by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and musical score created by Hans Zimmer. Based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name, the theatre adaptation has won the hearts of kids and adults across the world. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.The Lion King musical is one of the most successful shows to ever hit the Broadway stage. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.
Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Center for Performing Arts!
And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before.
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