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The Lion King will return to San Francisco next month November 01, 2012. Casting has been announced for the San Francisco return engagement of Disney’s THE LION KING. Lion King Musical will leap on to the Orpheum Theatre – San Francisco stage from Thursday, November 1, 2012 to Sunday, January 13, 2013. The Lion King return engagement is for the first time since its triumphant 43-week run at the SHN Orpheum Theatre in 2004.

Lion King San Francisco CA Cast Update: The production features Derek Smith as “Scar”, Dionne Randolph as “Mufasa”, Buyi Zama as “Rafiki”, Mark David Kaplan as “Zazu”, Ben Lipitz as “Pumbaa”, Nick Cordileone as “Timon”, Jelani Remy as “Simba”, Syndee Winters as “Nala”, Keith Bennett as “Banzai”, Rashada Dawan as “Shenzi” and Robbie Swift as “Ed.” The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Zavion J. Hill and Adante Power and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Sade Phillip-Demorcy and Kailah McFadden.

The Lion King Orpheum Theatre San Francisco Schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday Evenings – 8:00 PM
Saturday Matinees – 2:00 PM
Sunday Matinees – 1:00 PM
Special performance on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM

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The North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by more than 14 million theatergoers and grossed over $928 million to date. Having already played more than 70 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly makes its San Francisco return at the SHN Orpheum Theatre.

Lion King performances at Orpheum Theatre – San Francisco will continue through January 13, 2013. Buy Lion King San Francisco CA Tickets Online at discounted prices.

Lion King Broadway musical grossed $1,718,718 and had an attendance rate of 99.2%, same as that of the previous week. The Lion King still occupies the top spot surpassing “Wicked” ($1,717,002) and “The Book Of Mormon” ($1,655,294). The 29 shows on the boards grossed $22,023,790, improving around 6.40% from the previous week’s totals.

Below are the Top 13 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending October 21, 2012.

1. The Lion King – (MINSKOFF) $1,718,718
2. Wicked – (GERSHWIN) $1,717,002
3. The Book Of Mormon – (EUGENE O’NEILL) $1,655,294
4. Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark – (FOXWOODS) $1,321,997
5. Evita – (MARQUIS) $1,198,969
6. Nice Work If You Can Get It – (IMPERIAL) $1,105,092
7. Once – (JACOBS) $1,063,940
8. Jersey Boys – (AUGUST WILSON) $1,058,814
9. Newsies – (NEDERLANDER) $921,648
10. The Phantom Of The Opera – (MAJESTIC) $899,485
11. Mamma Mia! – (WINTER GARDEN) $854,181
12. Mary Poppins – (NEW AMSTERDAM) $740,217
13. Annie – (PALACE) $733,956

{Via BroadwayWorld.com}

Lion King at London’s Lyceum Theatre Enters 14th Year on October 19th. Disney’s record-breaking musical The Lion King at Lyceum Theatre opened in the year 1999. The Lion King was the first musical directed by Julie Taymor in the commercial theatre, and she made Broadway history by becoming the first woman to win the Tony Award® for ’Best Director of a Musical’.

The London company of 46 performers is led by 11 principals: George Asprey as Scar, Shaun Escoffery as Mufasa, Brown Lindiwe Mkhize as Rafiki, Stephen Matthews as Zazu, Damian Baldet as Timon, Keith Bookman as Pumbaa, Jonathan Andrew Hume as Simba, Ava Brennan as Nala, Jacquelyn Hodges as Shenzi, Gary Forbes as Banzai and Sebastien Torkia as Ed.

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Lion King musical on Broadway grossed $1,769,949 and had an attendance rate of 99.2%, about 0.8% less than that of the previous week. The Lion King still occupies the top spot surpassing “Wicked” ($1,691,769) and “The Book Of Mormon” ($1,659,600) . The 26 shows on the boards grossed $20,614,959, improving around 2.46% from the previous week’s totals.

Below are the Top 13 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending October 14, 2012.

1. The Lion King – (MINSKOFF) $1,769,949
2. Wicked – (GERSHWIN) $1,691,769
3. The Book Of Mormon – (EUGENE O’NEILL) $1,659,600
4. Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark – (FOXWOODS) $1,306,682
5. Evita – (MARQUIS) $1,185,495
6. Nice Work If You Can Get It – (IMPERIAL) $1,076,731
7. Once – (JACOBS) $1,051,649
8. Jersey Boys – (AUGUST WILSON) $1,051,374
9. Newsies – (NEDERLANDER) $930,248
10. The Phantom Of The Opera – (MAJESTIC) $912,429
11. Mamma Mia! – (WINTER GARDEN) $869,580
12. Mary Poppins – (NEW AMSTERDAM) $777,553
13. Running On Empty – (RICHARD RODGERS) $742,860

{Via BroadwayWorld.com}

Disney’s The Lion King will return to the Fox Cities PAC next year April 2013. Disney Theatrical Productions and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 30 at 7:00 a.m.

The show’s six-week premiere engagement in 2007 played a sold-out run at the Fox Cities P.A.C. The Fox Cities’ most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center’s stage on Tuesday, April 9 for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, May 5.

The Lion King at Fox Cities PAC – April 09 to May 05, 2013
Tuesday, April 09 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 10 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 11 – 7:30 PM
Friday, April 12 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 13 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 14 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 16 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 17 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 18 – 7:30 PM
Friday, April 19 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 20 – 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 21 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 23 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 24 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 25 – 7:30 PM
Friday, April 26 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 27 – 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 28 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, May 01 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, May 02 – 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Friday, May 03 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 04 – 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 05 – 1:00 PM

Based on the 1994 Disney animated film, this blockbuster opened on Broadway in October 1997 and is still playing. In its 15th year, The Lion King recently became the highest-grossing Broadway show in history. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 19 productions around the globe have been seen by more than 64 million people, grossed over $4.8 billion and, cumulatively, run a staggering 91 years. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher). Music is by Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice. Lion King musical won six Tonys, including best musical.

Lion King performances at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will continue through May 05, 2013. Buy Lion King Appleton WI Tickets Online at discounted prices, Get $10 OFF on Orders of $350 or more by using code AFF$10.

Disney’s the Lion King Musical Comes to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a limited engagement of four weeks from October 02 to October 28, 2012.

The Lion King Popejoy Hall tickets are still available. “Albuquerque has received The Lion King with open arms,” said Tom Tkach, Director of Popejoy Hall. “Though we have sold out of several performances, tickets may still be purchased, with weeknight performances having the best availability.”

The Lion King Popejoy Hall Schedule:
Tuesday to Thursday – 7:30 PM
Friday – 8:00 PM
Saturday – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM

Cast Update: The “Scar” is played by Brent Harris. Dionne Randolph is “Mufasa”, Buyi Zama is “Rafiki.” “Simba,” is played by Jelani Remy and Syndee Winters is the loyal lioness “Nala.” The three evil hyenas are played by Keith Bennett (“Banzai”), Rashada Dawan (“Shenzi”) and Robbie Swift (“Ed”). The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Zavion J. Hill and Adante Power and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Sade Phillip-Demorcy and Kailah McFadden.

Lion King musical will run through October 28 at Popejoy Hall. Buy Lion King Albuquerque NM Tickets Online at discounted prices, Get $10 OFF on Orders of $350 or more by using code AFF$10.

Lion King Broadway musical grossed $1,831,098 and had an attendance rate of 100.0%, same as that of the previous week. The Lion King occupies the top spot surpassing “Wicked” ($1,806,846) and “The Book Of Mormon” ($1,668,832) . The 24 shows on the boards grossed $20,107,208, improving around 14.63% from the previous week’s totals.

Below are the Top 13 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending October 07, 2012.

1. The Lion King – (MINSKOFF) $1,831,098
2. Wicked – (GERSHWIN) $1,806,846
3. The Book Of Mormon – (EUGENE O’NEILL) $1,668,832
4. Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark – (FOXWOODS) $1,291,290
5. Jersey Boys – (AUGUST WILSON) $1,156,115
6. Nice Work If You Can Get It – (IMPERIAL) $1,093,515
7. Evita – (MARQUIS) $1,084,321
8. Once – (JACOBS) $1,051,081
9. Newsies – (NEDERLANDER) $993,020
10. The Phantom Of The Opera – (MAJESTIC) $975,303
11. Mamma Mia! – (WINTER GARDEN) $961,683
12. Mary Poppins – (NEW AMSTERDAM) $869,373
13. Chicago – (AMBASSADOR) $729,458

{Via BroadwayWorld.com}

Disney’s The Lion King Musical Will Be Returning to Cleveland Ohio next summer July 2013. Return engagement of the Lion King musical will play State Theatre PlayhouseSquare only for four weeks from July 9, 2013 to August 04, 2013. Opening night is set for Thursday, July 11 at 7:30pm. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 15, 2013.

In its 15th year, The Lion King recently became the highest-grossing Broadway show in history. The North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by more than 14 million theatergoers and grossed over $928 million to date. Having already played more than 70 cities across North America, Lion King now proudly makes its Cleveland return at PlayhouseSquare.

Lion King musical, is almost like the film, follows the arc of the young lion, Simba, whose wise, ruling father, Mufasa is killed by the nefarious Uncle Scar. Scar and his band of hyena followers take over the lands of Pride Rock. Based on the 1994 Disney animated film, this blockbuster opened on Broadway in October 1997 and is still playing.

Lion King will continue performances at State Theatre PlayhouseSquare through Sunday August 04, 2013. Buy Lion King Cleveland OH Tickets Online at discounted prices, get $10 OFF on Orders of $350 or more by using code AFF$10.

Lion King on Broadway grossed $1,600,129 and had an attendance rate of 100.0%, about 1.4% more than that of the previous week. The 22 shows on the boards grossed $17,166,466, improving around 5.74% from the previous week’s totals.

Below are the Top 13 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending September 30, 2012.

1. The Book Of Mormon – (EUGENE O’NEILL) $1,636,331
2. The Lion King – (MINSKOFF) $1,600,129
3. Wicked – (GERSHWIN) $1,536,124
4. Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark – (FOXWOODS) $1,159,061
5. Evita – (MARQUIS) $1,061,157
6. Jersey Boys – (AUGUST WILSON) $1,052,914
7. Once – (JACOBS) $1,007,256
8. Nice Work If You Can Get It – (IMPERIAL) $969,674
9. The Phantom Of The Opera – (MAJESTIC) $853,340
10. Newsies – (NEDERLANDER) $848,585
11. Mamma Mia! – (WINTER GARDEN) $813,955
12. Mary Poppins – (NEW AMSTERDAM) $639,620
13. Chicago – (AMBASSADOR) $616,184

{Via BroadwayWorld.com}

Disney’s “The Lion King” which concluded Sunday at Century II Convention Center in Wichita KS grossed over $4.3 million at the box office and entertained more than 60,000 patrons, making it the highest-grossing theatrical production in Wichita history.

It’s estimated that the show brought $15 million into the Wichita economy, based on hotels, restaurants, parking etc., utilized by both patrons and the production staff. Theatre League based the figure on a Touring Broadway League report that found that, on average, Broadway tours contribute an economic impact 3.5 times the gross ticket sales.

The run, which concluded on Sunday, started on Sept. 4 at Century II’s Concert Hall. More than 60,000 people saw the show, Disney said in a news release. From here The Lion King musical moves to Albuquerque NM playing through October 28, 2012.

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