Archive for May, 2010
Lion King Breaks Box Office Records In Madison
Disney’s Lion King set new box office records in Madison during each week of its four-week premiere engagement which concluded on Sunday, May 23. The Lion King is the highest grossing theatrical production to ever play Overture Center for the Arts where it grossed over $4.8 million and entertained more than 68,000 people.
Making a major economic impact on the city, The Lion King drew thousands of first-time theatergoers and many travelers from more than 100 miles away to see the show. The Tony(r)-Award Winning Musical generated a $15 million economic benefit to the Capital City from travel, hotels, restaurants, parking and other businesses patronized by both theatergoers and production staff.
“Lion King was everything we hoped for, and more,” said Overture Center president and CEO Tom Carto. “The energy in the building has been just incredible. We’ve seen a real spike in subscriptions for next season already, and I’m sure a good number of those new subscribers are people who had a great experience at The Lion King. We have a ripple effect through the downtown business community all year round, but this has been an especially big boost, which is good for everyone.”
“We are so proud to have shared the experience of this groundbreaking production with audiences in Madison, and to have entertained so many first-time and regular theatergoers,” said Jack Eldon, Vice President, Domestic Touring, Disney Theatrical Productions. “It is incredible to reflect that in our eighth year of touring this theatrical phenomenon, we are still breaking box office records and visiting new cities throughout North America. We are looking forward to continued success in the coming years.”
The North American touring production of The Lion King has been seen by over 12 million theatergoers and grossed over $775 million to date. The tour is one of seven productions running worldwide, along with New York City, London, Hamburg, Paris, Tokyo and Las Vegas.
Having already played 60 cities across North America, The Lion King continues to entertain audiences in new cities. The production begins performances in Costa Mesa at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, May 26 and plays through Sunday, June 13, 2010. During
the 2010-11 season the tour will play the following cities for the first time: Vancouver, B.C., Salt Lake City, UT, Durham, NC, and Dayton, OH. The current schedule is listed below and for more information and dates, please visit http://www.lionkingbroadwayticketsonline.com/.
Lion King Discount Tickets
Musical
Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Elton John. Directed by Julie Taymor.
Lion King Tickets
Disney’s hit animated film is brought to life onstage. Julie Taymor has led a team of creative geniuses to bring this beautiful spectacle to life. With music and lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice. Winner of 6 1998 TONY AWARDS including Best Director and Best Costume Design to Ms. Taymor.
The story of a young Lion Cub who struggles with the challenges of growing into adulthood and assuming his responsibilty as King.
The Lion King Performance length: 2 hours, 45 minutes with one intermission.
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Casting For Disney’s The Lion King
Broadway’s Award-Winning Best Musical Lion King Casting has been announced for the Orange County Performing Arts Center engagement of Disney’s The Lion King. Orange County’s most eagerly awaited return of the stage production will leap onto the Segerstrom Hall stage for three weeks.
This engagement is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Las Vegas.
When: Wednesday, May 26 to Sunday, June 13, 2010
Where: Orange County Performing Arts Center
Address: 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Lion King Cast
The Lion King is the classic Disney story of a young cub who is destined to be king. Lion king is one of the most popular and famous shows on Broadway for good reason. It has been running on Broadway since 1998 and won six Tony awards the year it began. The costumes, dancing, acting, and singing are all one of a kind and unforgettable. Don’t miss this classic family friendly musical. Take a look at the current cast of Lion King – the people who bring the magic of the story to life right before your eyes.
Scar Derek Smith
Mufasa Nathaniel Stampley
Rafiki Tshidi Manye
Zazu Jeff Binder
Pumba Tom Alan Robbins
Timon Damian Baldet
Simba Dashaun Young
Nala Ta’Rea Campbell
Banzai James Brown-Orleans
Shenzi Bonita J. Hamilton
Ed, u/s Timon, Zazu Enrique Segura
Young Nala Khail Toi Bryant
Young Simba Alphonso Romero Jones II
Young Simba Joshua J. Jackson
Young Nala Shannon Skye Tavarez
Ensemble Sant’Gria Bello
Standby Zazu, Timon, Pumba John E. Brady
Ensemble, u/s Nala Camille M. Brown
Ensemble Michelle Brugal
Ensemble, u/s Mufasa Alvin Crawford
Ensemble, u/s Ed Gabriel Croom
Swing, Dance Capt, u/s Banzai Garland Days
Ensemble Charity de Loera
Ensemble Lindiwe Dlamini
Ensemble Christopher Freeman
Sarabi, Ensemble Jean Michelle Grier
Swing Kenny Ingram
Ensemble, u/s Nala Nicole Adell Johnson
Swing, u/s Simba, Ed Dennis Johnston
Swing, u/s Simba Joel Karie
Ensemble Ron Kunene
Ensemble Lisa Lewis
Ensemble, u/s Rafiki Sarabi Sheryl McCallum
Ensemble Ray Mercer
Ensemble Brenda Mhlongo
Swing, Dance Captain Willa Noel Montague
Ensemble S’bu Ngema
Ensemble, u/s Rafiki, Nala Selloane A. Nkhela
Ensemble Brandon C. O’neal
Swing Jacqueline Rene
Swing Kellen Stancil
Ensemble L. Steven Taylor
Ensemble Natalie Turner
Ensemble Phillip W. Turner
Standby Scar/Timon/Pumba/Zazu Thom Christopher Warren
Ensemble, u/s Nala, Rafiki, Shenzi Rema Webb
Swing Lisa Nicole Wilkerson
Ensemble, u/s Banzai Kenny Redell Williams
Ensemble Camille Workman
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