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‘The Lion King’ reigns over Madison
Long-running Broadway musical based on beloved Disney film heading to Overture Center, Madison WI.
Upon its release in 1994, “The Lion King” was an instant success, captivating audiences worldwide with its stirring story and award-winning music on the way to becoming the highest grossing traditionally animated film of all time — a title the film still holds. Three years later, “The Lion King” extended its kingdom to Broadway where it went on to win six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. More than 5,000 shows later (and counting), the eighth longest-running show in Broadway history will continue its reign in Madison, where the musical will rule the Overture Center for nearly a month starting from Tue Apr 27, 2010. Click here for the complete Lion King Tour Dates.
For those worried the Overture Center production won’t live up to such high expectations: Two words, “Hakuna Matata.” Although this is the first time “The Lion King” has come to Madison, audiences can rest assured the national tour not only stays true from city to city, but also matches up to the Broadway production.
“I’ve been on several national tours, and this production looks remarkably like its Broadway counterpart. Often, tours pall in resemblance to what’s showing on Broadway by the very nature of travelling. But they’ve figured out stuff for this show that I’m really proud of. It’s going into its eighth year and it still looks remarkably like the Broadway show,” said Klaisner, who has worked the past five “Lion King” national tours in addition to stints with popular musicals like “Show Boat,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Hair.”
Although the national tour looks the same onstage, it does have some differences behind the scenes from the Broadway production. The most noticeable change is the musical’s iconic Pride Rock, a colossal set piece with a life of its own.
“On Broadway and in the Las Vegas production, the rock is on an elevator and comes up through the stage floor. We obviously can’t do that as we go from venue to venue,” Klaisner said. “So what we have is a rock that is like a big wireless toy with a massive amount of computer technology that weighs about 5,000 pounds. It’s quite an incredible piece of work.”
“The Lion King” opens Tuesday, April 27 at the Overture Center and runs through Sunday, May 23. Buy Lion King Overture Center Madison Tickets now and save $20 on your next order over $250.
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Lion King Coming to OCPAC, Costa Mesa, CA 5/26 – 6/13
Disney’s The Lion King will be coming to Costa Mesa, CA in May 26 to June 13, 2010.
Casting has been announced for the Orange County Performing Arts Center engagement of Disney’s The Lion King. This engagement is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Las Vegas.
The Lion King continues to reign as one of the most popular shows on Broadway and around the world. Now in its 13th year, The Lion King is the eighth longest-running musical in Broadway history and the first American musical to welcome 50 million guests worldwide. The global phenomenon is the winner of more than 70 major awards worldwide, including the 1998 Tony Award® and NY Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
The cast includes some previous Broadway cast members. Tony Freeman who will reprise the role of “Zazu,” Ben Lipitz reprising the role of Pumbaa,” and Jerome Stephens, Jr. who reprises the role of “Young Simba” which he alternates.
The rest of the cast are Brent Harris as “Scar,” Dionne Randolph as “Mufasa,” Phindile Mkhize as “Rafiki,” Tyler Murree as “Timon,” Marja Harmon as “Nala,” André Jackson as “Simba,” Omari Tau as “Banzai,” Andrea Jones as “Shenzi,” Ben Rosenberry as “Ed,” Elijah Johnson who alternates “Young Simba” with Stephens, and Jamariana Tribble and Madai Monica Williams who will alternate “Young Nala.”
The Lion King will play Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, Sunday evenings at 6:30 PM, Saturday matinees at 2 PM and Sunday matinees at 1 PM and a Thursday matinee on May 27 at 2 PM.
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The wondrous Broadway show, Lion King, Playing at Mandalay Bay Theatre in Las Vegas, NV till August 31, 2010. The critically-acclaimed show made its debut in Minneapolis in 1997 and moved to Broadway the same year where it is Broadway’s ninth longest-running show.
The musical is full of amazing spectacles including beautiful costumes, puppets, amazing actors and actresses and music by Elton John. Lion King is the story of Simba, the young lion prince whose father is the great King Mufasa. As Simba grows, he is introduced to “The Circle of Life” and the importance of keeping that balance. However, the curious Simba and friend goes to the forbidden elephant graveyard where they run into hyenas looking to eat the young cub. While Simba adventures, his uncle kills Mufasa and convinces the young Simba it was his fault and he should leave. Scar takes over as king. After many battles, Simba returns to his pride to take his rightful place as king. This emotionally driven story is one of Broadways best.
The show has taken home several Tonys including “Best Musical”, “Best Scenic Design”, “Best Costume Design”, “Best Choreography” and “Best Direction of a Musical”. It is also the recipient of several Drama Desk Awards, A Theatre World Award, and three Molière Award for “Le Roi Lion”. Don’t miss your chance to catch one of the hottest Broadway shows.
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