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Disney’s The Lion King in Concert

Take a trip to the Pride Lands and see this classic film like you never have before

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If you’ve been craving a nostalgia fix that will take you right back to your carefree younger years, you’re in for a treat thanks to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s latest show. The city’s mightiest orchestra is banding together with the legends over at Disney for a performance that will have you reliving the hakuna matata vibes of your childhood all over again. 

Disney’s The Lion King in Concert will make its Australian premiere in February 2024 at the Plenary at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre , just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved blockbuster film. This family-friendly performance will run at 1pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, February 3 2024. 

Bring the whole family along to hear the MSO perform the Oscar winning songs from the film by Elton John and Tim Rice, alongside the score by Hans Zimmer.

You and the fam (or just you, no judgement!) will relive the magic of Simba’s journey through the Pride Lands, watching him learn about himself and make new friends along the way. You’ll feel the full symphonic power of the Oscar-winning score, conducted by Nicholas Buc, as the film plays on a huge screen above the orchestra.

The performance will run for just under two hours, including an intermission. Tickets are on sale now and you can get yours at the MSO website .

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Sunday May 18, 2014 6:30 PM

Capitol Theatre 13 Campbell Street Haymarket, NSW 2000 Australia

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Seen by over 70 million people, Disney’s landmark musical event THE LION KING is a worldwide phenomenon that will redefine your expectations of theatre.

Brilliantly re-imagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney’s beloved film is transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience which has won over 70 major international theatre awards.

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains this breathtaking production explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and unforgettable music including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata and the Academy Award winning Can You Feel The Love Tonight? At it’s heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba, the wide-eyed cub who undertakes an epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands.

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'the lion king' in concert with a live orchestra is coming to australia for the film's 30th anniversary.

Disney's animated stroll through the jungle is the latest film returning to the big screen with a live orchestra, this time playing Hans Zimmer's score and Elton John and Tim Rice's songs.

There are plenty of ways to mark a movie milestone. Whenever one of your favourite flicks notches up five, ten, 20, 30 or more years since first hitting screens, watching it is the easiest way to celebrate, of course. That's definitely in order when the original animated version of The Lion King — not the recent live-action take — hits three decades in 2024. How to truly do justice to the Disney smash that spawned a musical, ample sequels and oh-so-much enduring affection? Seeing it show at an in-concert session with a live orchestra playing its songs and score.

Yes, The Lion King in Concert is coming to Australia, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra doing the honours. The blockbuster movie-and-music performance was announced as part of MSO's just-unveiled 2024 season, and will take over The Plenary at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, February 3. This is an Aussie premiere, too, featuring Hans Zimmer's score and Elton John and Tim Rice's songs performed live as the movie once again graces a silver screen.

As Nicholas Buc conducts, audiences will be feeling the love that night — and day, thanks to both 1pm and 7.30pm sessions — and celebrating the circle of life as well. Just can't wait to commemorate 30 years since the film debuted, instantly becoming an all-ages favourite? Add this chance to revisit Simba's journey to your calendar.

Both John and Rice's tunes, and Zimmer's music, won Oscars. The former were nominated three times in the same field, in fact, with 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' winning out over 'Circle of Life' and 'Hakuna Matata'. So, yes, seeing any film as its score is played live is a rousing experience, but this one will feel particularly powerful.

There's no word yet whether The Lion King in Concert will be a Melbourne exclusive in addition to being an Aussie premiere, or if it'll make the rounds of other city-based symphony orchestras. Some such shows hop around the country, as Star Wars , Harry Potter and Zimmer -focused gigs have. Others have stuck to one place, as seen with past The Princess Bride , Home Alone and Toy Story performances, and the upcoming Black Panther .

Sydneysiders, Brisbanites and folks elsewhere, perhaps cross your fingers while you channel a "hakuna matata" mindset. You can always stream the sing-along version while you wait for local dates.

Check out the trailer for The Lion King below:

The Lion King in Concert will play The Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Head to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra website for further details, and tickets from Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

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The Lion King – Capitol Theatre, Sydney

The Lion King are an experience of utter joy. The familiar opening call, in Zulu, breaks out into the theatre and from there we are transported into the pure magic of Julie Taymor’s stagecraft. Sophisticated puppetry, mask and costume design bring an entire pride land to life at the Capitol and it’s as exciting for those who saw it ten years ago at its Sydney premiere, I’d wager, as it was for those who were new to the show at its opening night last week.

There is a majesty to this production, a gravitas that surpasses the original Disney film’s emotional reach. Taymor, a high-concept director who can occasionally get too lost in her vision ( Across the Universe , Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark ) hits that elusive sweet spot between symbolism and humanity; there is true heart in the graceful shapes and staging of this show, characters imbued with dignity and likability.

Simba  (Nick Aofa as the adult lion) is the next king in line for the throne of Pride Rock when his father Mufasa (Rob Collins), a spiritually aware and just leader, is killed by sneering, scheming brother Scar (Josh Quong Tart). Simba, threatened by Scar, is chased out of house, and Scar assumes the crown

Everyone knows the rest – Simba’s coming of age tale with oddball guardians Timon (Jamie McGregor) and Pumbaa (Russell Dykstra), his reunion with childhood friend and bethrothed Nala (Ayanda Dladla as the outstanding cub, Josslyn Hlenti as an adult), and his internal struggle: live up to his potential, fulfill his birthright, and reclaim the pride lands, or run from his past forever?

The best thing about The Lion King ‘s life as a musical, though, is the character of Rafiki: the old mandrill monkey that acts as prognosticator, spirit guide, and voice of reason through is played in this Sydney season by vocal powerhouse Buyi Zama, who has played the role on Broadway, in South Africa – it’s her voice on the wonderful live South African cast recording – and in London and Taipei, among others. Her range is enough to stop anyone in their tracks and listen and watch mesmerised, and her bilingual melopoetics are staggeringly beautiful.

The rest of the performances are strong on the whole, because the ensemble itself is a force of nature, with choreography by Garth Fagan and music direction by Richard Montgomery; their arrangements, based on a multitude of African traditions and featuring six different languages, are stunning. McGregor, Dladla, and Mthiyane are the standouts amongst the principal and featured cast; Hlenti as Dladla’s adult counterpart was buried under the force of talent around her, rendering Nala’s second act number ‘Shadowland’ timid and strangely flat.

There are some pacing and script problems that are not quite forgivable; three or four static book scenes, clearly scheduled to accommodate moving set pieces and little else almost stop the show cold in their flatness. The staging and aerial work, too, is a little bit dated now, but it still retains appropriate grandeur, and there is something comfortably familiar about it – even while looking great, it feels safe. Shadow puppetry and masks are still used to great effect, enough that it still feels fresh.

Still, the show is full of theatre magic – the menagerie of birds, antelopes, a sleek Cheetah, elephants and all the rest are strong reminders of the power of theatre and design to create something truly evocative through shape, colour, and movement, and all the best songs from the film are there, supplemented with the far more nourishing and exciting songs and chants added for the stage.

Following Dirty Rotten Scoundrels as Sydney’s newest major musical outing, the uptick in quality in not unnoticed, is greatly appreciated, and is, let’s hope, a promise of yet more to come: these are the shows that keep people coming. Check this one out, bring a child, bring friends who look sad. There’s something to be said for the overwhelming sense of warmth this show leaves as the curtain falls; it’s here to lift the audience up, away from their life for a moment, and into something enchanting.

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Cassie is a theatre critic and arts writer in Sydney, and was the deputy editor of AussieTheatre. She has written for The Guardian, Time Out Sydney, Daily Review, and BroadwayWorld Australia. She is a voter for the Sydney Theatre Awards.

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Disney's The Lion King JR.

Welcome to The Lion King JR. !

Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your community. Bring the African savanna to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Young performers will also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills—such as mask-making and puppetry—encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.

PLEASE NOTE: As of June 21, 2023, licenses of The Lion King JR.  will no longer include a physical Lion King Experience binder or djembe drums. A digital version of the Lion King Experience curriculum—including lesson plans and extensive video content—will remain free for all to access online at TheLionKingExperience.com .

Because of the current Broadway production and national tour, The Lion King Experience includes additional guidelines and restrictions not commonly associated with Broadway Junior. Please read your contract and rider thoroughly to ensure your production is properly licensed.

Like with all Broadway Junior shows, you receive a ShowKit with your license. This will also be delivered all digitally to you. This Digital ShowKit includes the following Broadway Junior resources:

• Actors Scripts
• Director's Guide
• Choreography Videos
• Guide Vocal Tracks
• Performance Accompaniment Tracks

Concert Selections for Disney's The Lion King JR.

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing is for individual songs only. 

​ Pricing for O rchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form. 

A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate) 

A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)

The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date. 

Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.  

A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2 nd  and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).

If your order requires immediate processing, a A$44.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable. 

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20 Piano-Conductor Scores, 1 Accordion, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Horns, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Reed I (Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed II (Oboe), 1 Reed III (Clarinet, Optional Flute), 1 Reed IV (Clarinet, Optional Flute), 1 Reed V (Bassoon)

2 Keyboard 1/Conductor, 10 PV, 4 Reed(Clarinet, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Sax)Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar 1(Archtop), Guitar 2(Solid Body Electric), Keyboard 2 (synth.), Keyboard 3(synth.), 2 Percussion, Violin(6), Bass(3)

5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 1 Drum, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 1 Keyboard1,1 Keyboard2, 6 Piano Conductor Scores, 2 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3,1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3

1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Vocal Score, 3 Chorus books

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1 Flute, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet in Bb, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor

1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Clarinet 2(in B), 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1(in Bb), 1 Tuba, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Horn 1(in F), 1 Horn 2(in F), 1 Horn 3(in F), 1 Horn 4(in F), 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Narrator, 1 Fullscore

Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

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Photos: First Look at New Cast Members of THE LION KING North American Tour!

The photos feature Darian Sanders (Simba) and new cast members Peter Hargrave (Scar), Nick LaMedica (Zazu) and Khalifa White (Nala).

All new production photos have been released for Disney's The Lion King North American tour, featuring Darian Sanders (Simba) and new cast members Peter Hargrave (Scar), Nick LaMedica (Zazu) and Khalifa White (Nala). Check out the photos below!

The Lion King is currently in performances through January 14, 2023 at The Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, where the Chicago Tribune proclaimed the show, "still manages to amaze adults and children with its level of spectacle" and the Chicago Sun-Times heralded it as a "must-see musical, packed with once-in-a-lifetime puppet artistry and theater magic."

The Lion King has toured North America for more than 20 years and has been seen by over 21 million theatergoers in more than 90 cities and will next play engagements in Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Des Moines, Toledo and Madison. To view the tour route, currently scheduled to play dates through October 2023, with additional engagements to be announced, visit lionking.com/tour/ .

The production also features Gerald Ramsey as "Mufasa," Gugwana Dlamini as "Rafiki," Nick Cordileone as "Timon," John E. Brady as "Pumbaa," Forest VanDyke as "Banzai," Martina Sykes as "Shenzi" and Robbie Swift as "Ed."

The role of "Young Simba" is alternated between Jaylen Lyndon Hunter and Jordan Pendleton and the role of "Young Nala" is alternated between Scarlett London Diviney and Farrah Wilson.

Rounding out the cast are Derek Adams, Kayla Rose Aimable, William John Austin, Iman Ayana, Isaiah Bailey, Samantha Lauren Barriento, Eric Bean, Jr., Layla Brent, Christin Byrdsong, Sasha Caicedo, Thembelihle Cele, Leroy Church, Daniela Cobb, Lyric Danae, Camille Eanga-Selenge, Marquis Floyd, Tony Freeman, Mukelisiwe Goba, Marquise Hitchcock, Gabisile Manana, Amber Mayberry, Christopher L. McKenzie, Jr., Justin Mensah, Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Aaron Nelson, Jeremy Noel, Sicelo Ntshangase, Sayiga Eugene Peabody, Yael Pineda-Hall, Christopher Sams, Maia Schechter, T. Shyvonne Stewart, Jennifer Theriot, Courtney Thomas, Diamond Essence White, Jordan Nicole Willis and Sherman Wood.

Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy

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Charlotte, NC

The lion king: charlotte, nc: aug. 8 - sep. 8. now on stage x, tickets now on sale, belk theater.

130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC

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Greenville, SC

The lion king: greenville, sc: sep. 11 - sep. 29. now on sale x, peace center.

300 Main St. Greenville, SC

Atlanta, GA

The lion king: atlanta, ga: oct. 2 - oct. 20. now on sale x, fox theatre.

660 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA

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The Lion King: Ottawa, ON: Oct. 24 - Nov. 10. Now on sale! X

National arts centre.

1 Elgin St. Ottawa, ON

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Hartford, CT

The lion king: hartford, ct: nov. 13 - dec. 1. now on sale x, the bushnell.

166 Capitol Ave. Hartford, CT

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Syracuse, NY

The lion king: syracuse, ny: dec. 4 - dec. 15. on sale sep. 4 at 10:00am x, presale begins august 26, landmark theatre.

362 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY

Buffalo, NY

The lion king: buffalo, ny: dec. 18, 2024 - jan. 5, 2025. on sale sep. 4 at 10:00am x.

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Shea's Buffalo Theatre

650 Main St. Buffalo, NY

Appleton, WI

The lion king: appleton, wi: jan. 8, 2025 - jan. 26, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, fox cities performing arts center.

400 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI

Kalamazoo, MI

The lion king: kalamazoo, mi: jan. 29, 2025 - feb. 9, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, miller auditorium.

1341 Theatre Dr. Kalamazoo, MI

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Baltimore, MD

The lion king: baltimore, md: feb. 12, 2025 - mar. 2, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, hippodrome theatre.

12 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, MD

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The lion king: ft. lauderdale, fl: mar. 6, 2025 - mar. 30, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, broward center.

201 SW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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The Lion King: Tampa, FL: Apr. 2, 2025 - Apr. 20, 2025. On sale date to be announced. X

Straz center.

1010 N Macinnes Pl. Tampa, FL

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Orlando, FL

The lion king: orlando, fl: apr. 23, 2025 - may. 18, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, dr. phillips center.

445 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando, FL

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Kansas City, MO

The lion king: kansas city, mo: may. 22, 2025 - jun. 1, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, kansas city music hall.

301 W. 13th St. Kansas City, MO

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The Lion King: Dallas, TX: Jun. 4, 2025 - Jul. 3, 2025. On sale date to be announced. X

Music hall at fair park.

909 1st Ave. Dallas, TX

Edmonton, AB

The lion king: edmonton, ab: jul. 9, 2025 - jul. 27, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, northern alberta jubilee auditorium.

11455 87 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB

Calgary, AB

The lion king: calgary, ab: jul. 30, 2025 - aug. 17, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, southern alberta jubilee auditorium.

1415 14th Ave. NW Calgary, AB

Vancouver, BC

The lion king: vancouver, bc: aug. 20, 2025 - sep. 14, 2025. on sale date to be announced. x, queen elizabeth theatre.

630 Hamilton St. Vancouver, BC

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WHAT IS THE LION KING MUSICAL ABOUT?

A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s classic film transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At the heart of this award-winning musical is the powerful and moving story of Simba – the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney's beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. As the sun rises and the city reawakens, watch in awe as giraffes strut, gazelles leap and birds swoop bringing the Serengeti, and the story of Simba, to life all around you… 

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's landmark musical with ingenious puppetry, stunning effects and the enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M will redefine your expectations of theatre…

‘There is simply nothing else like it’   – New York Times 

LION KING UK TOUR - CAST & CREATIVE

The casting is as follows for The Lion King 2023 UK Tour:

• Simba – Kyle Richardson
• Scar – Richard Hurst 
• Mufasa – Jean-Luc Guizonne 
• Rafiki – Thandazile Soni 
• Zazu – Matthew Forbes 
• Timon – Alan McHale
• Pumbaa – Carl Sanderson 
• Nala – Nokwanda Khuzwayo
• Shenzi – Candida Mosoma
• Banzai – Jorell Coiffuc-Kamall
• Ed – Alex Bloomer
• Young Nala – Lauren Simpe-Asante / Eva-Arianna Baxter / Ayana Fonso / Serenna Raphaella / Riley-Ann Nicholls Murphy / Jasmine Pottinger-Scott
• Young Simba –  Leo Babet / Jayon Eastman / Amari James / Josiah Robertson / Jayden Salami

including  Khanyisani Beato, Melvin Le Blanc, Rushand Chambers, Elisa Chou, Tau-En Chien, Tevin Daniel, Lwandolwethu Dennis Bam, Tim Driesen, Oraine Frater, Adebunmi Gabriel, Brian Gilligan, Daniel Griffith, Alicia Hayward, Zalika Henry, Caleaf Jamaine Henson, Cristiane De Jesus, Olivia Jones, Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy, Zanele Mazibuko, Fallon Mondlane, Zanele Ndlovu, Buhle Nkomo, Craig Pedro, Tara Price, Lukin Simmonds, Mamido Bomboko Souchu, Kyle Richardson, Sherry Tay, Francesca Thompson, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, Maria Yim, Connor Pelé Williams, Bukiwe Zinganto, Tanisha-Mae Brown, Asmara Cammock, Zodwa Mrasi, Felipe Flores, Reece McKenzie, Aphiwe Nyezi, Peace Nzirawa and Ebby Sama.

• Director –  Julie Taymor
• Music – Elton John
• Lyrics –  Tim Rice
• Book – Irene Mecchi
• Choreographer –  Garth Fagan 3

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• Bournemouth
• Derry / Londonderry
• High Wycombe
• Kingston upon Thames
• Milton Keynes
• Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Northampton
• Peterborough
• Southampton
• Southend-on-Sea
• Stockton-on-Tees
• Stoke-on-Trent
• Wolverhampton

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• † Part of venue’s 2022/2023 season
• ^ Rescheduled from the 2019/2020 season
• # Rescheduled from the 2020/2021 season

* Part of venue’s 2017/2018 season ‡ Part of venue’s 2021/2022 season † Part of venue’s 2022/2023 season

• Producer : Buena Vista Theatrical Group
• Executive Producer : Anne Quart
• Director : Julie Taymor
• Songs : Elton John/Tim Rice
• Additional Music : Hans Zimmer/Lebo M/ Mark Mancina/Jay Rifkin
• Book : Irene Mecchi/Roger Allers
• Choreography : Garth Fagan
• Mask and Puppet Design : Michael Curry, who designed the masks
• Sound Design : Steve Canyon Kennedy
• Hair and Makeup Design : Michael Ward
• Associate Director : Anthony Lyn
• Associate Choreographer : Marey Griffith
• Music Supervisor : Clement Ishmael
• Production Supervisor : Lisa Dawn Cave
• General Manager : Thomas Schlenk
• Casting : Mark Brandon, CSA/Binder Casting 

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

Principal Cast: Peter Hargrave as “Scar,” Gerald Ramsey as “Mufasa,” Mukelisiwe Goba as “Rafiki,” Nick Cordileone as “Timon,” Nick LaMedica as “Zazu,” John E. Brady as “Pumbaa,” Darian Sanders as “Simba,” Khalifa White as “Nala,” Forest VanDyke as “Banzai,” Martina Sykes as “Shenzi” and Robbie Swift as “Ed.”

The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Mason Lawson and Julian Villela and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Jaxyn Damasco and Aniya Simone.

Ensemble/Swings: William John Austin, Iman Ayana, Isaiah Bailey, Samantha Lauren Barriento, Eric Bean, Jr., Layla Brent, Vernon Brooks III, Sasha Caicedo, Lauren Carr, Thembelihle Cele, Daniela Cobb, Gabriel Croom, Lyric Danae, Marquis Floyd, Tony Freeman, Aliah James, Jolina Javier, Joel Karie, Samaree Lawson, Gabisile Manana, Amber Mayberry, Justin Mensah, Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Aaron Nelson, Jeremy Noel, Sicelo Ntshangase, Erick D. Patrick, Sayiga Eugene Peabody, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Sadé Simmons, Jennifer Theriot, Courtney Thomas, Denzel Tsopnang, Brinie Wallace and Jordan Nicole Willis.

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‡ Part of venue’s 2021/2022 season † Part of venue’s 2022/2023 season

• Runtime : 2 hours 30 minutes
• Intermissions : 1
• Age Recommendation : 8+
• Download The Lion King Educator Guide

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.

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.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.

Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. 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.

There is simply nothing else like The Lion King .

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• Original Broadway Cast Album
• Sheet Music
• The Lion King: Twenty Years on Broadway and Around the World
• Circle of Life
• The Morning Report
• I Just Can’t Wait To Be King
• They Live In You
• Be Prepared
• Hakuna Matata
• Endless Night
• Can You Feel the Love Tonight
• He Lives In You
• King of Pride Rock

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A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney film, The Lion King is the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands. When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king.

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Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Disney's The Lion King showcases the talents of one of the most acclaimed creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor reimagines the popular story using some of the theater's most extraordinary stagecraft. The Lion King also features the exceptional work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and a glorious score crafted by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Elton John and Tim Rice.

"The breathtakingly staged Broadway adaptation of Disney's king of the cartoon jungle is an instant theater classic." Entertainment Weekly Chris Willman

"Awe-inspiring! Broadway theater is alive again. [Julie] Taymor's imaginative ideas seem limitless. it's a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle. Most important - against all odds - it has innocence. The show appeals to our primal, childlike excitement in the power of theater to make us see things afresh." Time Magazine Richard Zoglin

"Seen purely as a visual tapestry, there is simply nothing else like it. Suddenly, you're 4 years old again, and you've been taken to the circus for the first time. You can only marvel at the exotic procession of animals before you: the giraffes and the elephants and the hippopotamuses and all those birds in balletic flight. Such is the transporting magic wrought by the opening 10 minutes of The Lion King, [director Julie] Taymor has introduced a whole new vocabulary of images to the Broadway blockbuster." The New York Times Ben Brantley

"A jaw-dropping magnificent spectacle. The show and the playhouse are enchanting. The unprecedented production is worth every penny. If this is Disney's idea of a theme park, we are delighted to report that the theme is quality." Newsday Linda Winer

"Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's The Lion King is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains and ingenuity. Leaping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version improves upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated film, from visual artistry and storytelling to Lebo M's score and the newly African-ized pop songs of Elton John and Tim Rice." Variety Greg Evans

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lion King is a full-length Broadway musical running 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

The Lion King is intended for guests 6 and up. All guests require a ticket, regardless of age.

There is no dress code at the theatre. For all performances, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion. The Minskoff theatre is air conditioned throughout the year, so a sweater or light jacket is recommended in the summer.

While there is no direct interaction with audience members, The Lion King opens with performers in the balcony and a procession of characters down the aisles of the orchestra. 

Cast & Creative

Broadway debut! Vincent has performed around the world in multiple companies of  Hamilton  (including in Puerto Rico alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda), playing the roles of Hamilton, Burr, Lafayette/Jefferson, George Washington and King George III. Off-Broadway:  White Girl in Danger . Regional:  Passing Strange,   In the Heights,   The Great Society ,  Hairspray . TV/film: Chicago Med (NBC), Shots Fired (FOX) and American Crime (ABC)

L. Steven Taylor is excited to rejoin the Broadway Company of The Lion King after traveling with the National Tour, during which time he had the honor of performing at The White House. NYC/Regional credits include  Ataria, Cutman, G word, Miss Saigon, Songs For A New World, Godspell and A Chorus Line.  He's been seen on film and television in  The Electric Company (Leo Watson), Last of The Ninth (HBO Pilot), Made For Each Other , Expiration Date and  Game Over .

Tshidi toured Europe and Japan with M. Bongeni Ngema in the hit musical Sarafina . Other stage credits: Rafiki in the Broadway and Toronto productions of The Lion King , Daughter of Nebo by Hillary Bletcher, Mfowethu by Gibson Kente, The Stick by Aubrey Sekhabi. Honored to have performed with legendary artists such as Paul Simon, David Byrne, Hugh Masekela, Jabu Khanyile, Vusi Mahlasela. Album: Sisters of Joy.

Stephen Carlile makes his Broadway debut as Scar in The Lion King . He has West End credits include Trimmingham in  The Go-Between; The  Producers  original London cast;  Phantom of the Opera; Snoopy!  UK Regional: Freddy Eynsford-Hill in  My Fair Lady  (NT/Cameron Mackintosh) , Twelfth Night, By Jeeves, Don Giovanni, Over My Shoulder .   Europe: Magaldi in  Evita .   US Tour: Captain Hook in  Peter  Pan 360 .   Film:  Brideshead  Revisited, Bright Young Things .

Ben is pumped to be making his Broadway debut! Ben holds an MFA (Acting) from Rutgers University, where credits included  Antigone ,  Romeo and Juliet ,  In the Sawtooths  and more. His BFA (Acting/Musical Theatre) is from Abilene Christian University, where credits included  Jane Eyre  and  Seussical . TV: The Good Wife, Louie . Endless thanks to God, his incomparable wife and the family.

Broadway debut. Off-Broadway:  Bury the Dead, Room Service, Shockheaded Peter, The Normal Heart, The Vocal Lords.  Nat’l tour:  The Buddy Holly Story. Regional: North Shore Music Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, O’Neill Theater, Geva Theatre, Huntington Theatre, New Repertory, Cleveland Play House. Film:  Twelve Thirty, A Very Special Episode, Goin’ Down, Redirecting Eddie.  TV: Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Daily Pops, All My Children .  Award-winning narrator of more than 50 audio books. All my love to Kate, Benjamin and Isabella! For Mom and Dad.

Broadway Tour:  The Lion King, War Horse.  Off Broadway:  The Mint . Regional: Denver Center, The Rep St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cleveland Playhouse, Syracuse Stage, TheaterWorks Hartford, City Theatre Company, Barrington Stage Company, Two River Theater. NY: American Globe Theatre. Television: “Chicago Fire.” BFA: Marymount Manhattan College. All my love to Kate and my parents.

Robb is overjoyed to return to  The Lion King , having   previously appeared in the 1st National, North American and Las Vegas companies. Broadway:  Wicked  (Boq),  Shrek  (Pinocchio). Off-Broadway:  Happiness  (Lincoln Center),  Enter Laughing (cast recording), Disaster!, Zanna, Don’t! (cast recording), Johnny   Guitar (cast recording).  Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed, The MUNY, Music Theatre Wichita, Syracuse Stage, Barrington Stage Company, Bristol Riverside, ACT of CT, Ogunquit Playhouse. Other:  Saturday Night Fever  (1st National Tour). Robb holds a BFA from Syracuse University.

James Brown-Orleans originated the role of Banzai on  The Lion King  Gazelle Tour and is thrilled to be part of the Broadway company. James can be seen as Doc Motors in Disney’s  The Princess Diaries . He is also the founder of Protected by Imagination Inc. “media to inspire.” 

A native of Montgomery, AL. Bonita is a proud graduate of Alabama State University and Brandeis University (MFA). She is overjoyed and grateful to be a part of this talented cast. Credits: NYC/ Regional:  Mandela  the Musical  (staged reading),  The Color Purple  (workshop),  Guys  and Dolls ,  The Piano Lesson ,  The Old Settler  and  In the  Blood . TV: The Knick  (HBO). Bonita is a voiceover artist and can be heard on film, podcasts, commercials and animated series. Many Thanks to God, my family, Dr. Tommie (Tonea) Stewart, My husband Neil Caesar and our lovely children Nia and Noah.

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16 July 2024

British Lion announces first ever tour of Australia, New Zealand & the US west coast

British Lion announces new tour dates including first-ever tour stops in Australia and New Zealand starting in Perth on August 31st with dates in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and a stop in Auckland, NZ on September 15th. The band will then return to Japan for the first time in six years with shows in Osaka and Tokyo before returning to the U.S. for their long-awaited live debut on the West Coast with shows at San Diego’s Brick By Brick on October 3rd, the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles on October 7th, and an appearance at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento on October 11th. Tony Moore’s Awake will be the special guest on all dates with the exception of British Lion’s performance at Aftershock.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday, July 18th at 10am local time and can be purchased HERE . Tickets for Aftershock Festival are on sale now and can be purchased HERE .

2024 Tour AUG 31 – Perth, AUS – Magnet House SEP 3 – Adelaide, AUS – Lion Arts Factory SEP 5 – Melbourne, AUS – Croxton Bandroom SEP 9 – Brisbane, AUS – The Triffid SEP 11 – Sydney, AUS – Manning SEP 15 – Auckland, NZ – Paraoa Brewing Co SEP 23 – Osaka, JPN – Big Cat SEP 25 – Tokyo, JPN – O-East OCT 3 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick OCT 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Whisky A Go Go OCT 11 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival

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