Archive for September 11th, 2011
Lion King Denver Tour and Cast Update
Lion King returning to Denver Colorado in the month of November 2011. The Lion King performances at The Buell Theatre start on November 02 and play through December 04, 2011.
Lion King The Buell Theatre Schedule:
Tuesday through Friday evenings – 7:30pm
Saturdays – 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Sundays – 1pm and 6:30pm.
Thursday, November 3 – 2pm matinee
Wednesday, November 23 – 2pm matinee
Friday, November 25 – 2pm matinee
Wednesday, November 30 – 2pm matinee
No performances on Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving)
No 6:30pm performances on November 27 and December 4
Casting has been announced for the Denver return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King. Denver’s most eagerly awaited stage production will return to The Buell Theatre from Wednesday, November 2 to Sunday, December 4. The press opening night is Friday, November 4 at 7:30pm. This will be The Lion King’s third time to play Denver. The North American Tour launched in Denver in April 2002 where it played a sold-out 10-week engagement at The Buell Theatre. The production returned to The Buell Theatre in September 2006 where it played a 7-week sold-out engagement.
The sardonic and deviously cunning “Scar” is played by J. Anthony Crane. Dionne Randolph is “Mufasa,” the great warrior and ruler of the Pridelands. Buyi Zama is the wise baboon shaman “Rafiki.” Mark David Kaplan portrays the prim and proper hornbilled bird “Zazu.” Ben Lipitz is the carefree warthog “Pumbaa” and Nick Cordileone is the wisecracking meerkat “Timon.” Mufasa’s son, “Simba,” the lion prince born to be king, is played by Jelani Remy and Syndee Winters is the loyal lioness “Nala.”
The three evil hyenas are played by Omari Tau (“Banzai”), Monica L. Patton (“Shenzi”) and Ben Roseberry (“Ed”). The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Niles Fitch and Zavion J. Hill and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Sade Phillip-Demorcy and Kailah McFadden.
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The Lion King Celebrates Record-Breaking Sold-Out Premiere Engagement in Montreal
Disney’s The Lion King continues to reign across North America with a record-breaking sold-out four-week premiere engagement in Montreal which concluded on Sunday, September 4. The engagement grossed over $7 million at the box office and entertained more than 85,000 patrons during 32 performances at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, making it the highest-grossing theatrical production in the venue’s history.
It is estimated that The Lion King generated a $24 million economic benefit to Montreal from travel, hotels, restaurants, parking and other businesses patronized by both theatergoers and production staff. This figure is based upon a report from the Touring Broadway League, the official trade organization for Broadway and their North American Tours. The report states that on average, Broadway tours contribute to the local metropolitan area’s economy an economic impact 3.5 times the gross ticket sales.
“evenko is extremely proud to be part of The Lion King’s success in Montreal. We are delighted to have brought this internationally renowned Broadway musical to Montrealers” said Jacques Aubé, Executive Vice-President and General Manager of evenko. “The success of The Lion King had a substantial impact on Montreal’s economy and community and made Broadway accessible for Montrealers and tourists in the city this summer. Working with Disney was a wonderful experience and we hope to do it again in the near future.”
“The Lion King has been celebrating successful engagements throughout Canada this summer and we are especially proud of our record-breaking run in Montreal,” said Jack Eldon, Vice President, Domestic, Disney Theatrical Productions. “We are overwhelmed by the enduring response to the show and thank the city of Montreal for an incredible engagement.”
This North American National Tour has been seen by nearly 13 million theatergoers and grossed over $834 million to date. Enjoying its ninth year on the road, The Lion King continues to celebrate unparalleled achievements and delight new audiences throughout North America – The Lion King Tour Cities 2011 and 2012.
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Lion King is currently playing on tour in Syracuse, NY and moves to Buffalo, NY on October 04, 2011.
Lion King Peace Center SC Tickets – Performance Dates June 12 to July 08, 2012
Lion King will be performing at Peace Center – SC from June 12, 2012 and will run through July 08, 2012.
The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor.
The Lion King tells the story of lion cub Simba, heir to his father Mufasa’s throne as ruler of the animal kingdom. Simba is remorseful believing he is to blame for his father’s death, which unbeknownst to him had been engineered by his evil uncle Scar. Guilt drives the lion cub to run away.
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The Lion King at the Mulroy Civic Center – Photos
Lion King is currently performing at Mulroy Civic Center At Oncenter (Crouse Hinds Theater) and will run through October 02, 2011. Here are few photos of the show at Mulroy Civic Center – {Via Photos from The Post-Standard}
“Mufasa,” played by Dionne Randolph, and the character’s son, “Simba,” played by Jelani Remy, in Saturday’s performance of “The Lion King” at the Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse.
“Simba,” played by Jelani Remy, and the character’s father “Mufasa,” played by Dionne Randolph, in Saturday’s performance of “The Lion King” at the Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse.
“Mufasa,” played by Dionne Randolph, in Saturday’s performance of “The Lion King” at the Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse.
An antelope flies across the stage during Saturday’s performance of “The Lion King” at the Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse. The Broadway musical runs through Oct. 2, 2011.
“Simba,” played by Jelani Remy, and the character’s father “Mufasa,” played by Dionne Randolph, in Saturday’s performance of “The Lion King” at the Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse.
The lionnesses dance during The Pridelands, Scene 4 of “The Lion King” Saturday at the Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse. The Broadway musical runs through Oct. 2, 2011.
“Mufasa,” played by Dionne Randolph, and the character’s son, “Simba,” played by Jelani Remy, in Saturday’s performance of “The Lion King” at the Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse.
The lionnesses dance during The Pridelands, Scene 4 of “The Lion King” Saturday at the Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse. The Broadway musical runs through Oct. 2, 2011.
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