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Nia Holloway is a part of the 2013-2014 touring cast of the hit musical The Lion King. She Amazes on Broadway Stage of the The Lion King musical. Nia is starring as the youngest actress ever to play “Nala” in the Broadway production of The Lion King.

Nia Holloway as Nala in The Lion King Tour

Nia, A member of Norcross High’s 2013 state basketball champs.

Nia is performing currently with her troupe in Pittsburgh through September 29, 2013. From here the touring company moves to Dallas in October (October 02 to October 20, 2013).

Her rigorous touring schedule is keeping her from physically attending Norcross High, but her mother, Celeste, said that Nia is pushing forward at Gwinnett Online Campus with the help of tutor. Angie Hembree, Norcross High head girls’ basketball coach, said Nia is missed on the team. In 2013, the talented small forward helped lead the team to its state championship.

“We consider Nia a part of our team, and we are so proud of this tremendous opportunity she has and that her dreams are being realized,” Hembree said in an email to Norcross Patch.

Despite missing her school friends while touring for “The Lion King,” Hembree said that Nia will still walk with her 2014 graduating class in May.

“The show has been an amazing opportunity and experience for her,” added her mother, Celeste. “But, music is of course her first love.

“She continues to write and record music while on the road and anticipates releasing her debut album within the next year.”

For more updates, browse through Nia’s website.

Final few performances left for Lion King at Benedum Center through September 29, 2013. Click here to check Lion King Dallas TX Tickets (Tour Dates October 02 to October 20, 2013) availability and Buy before they go on sale completely.

Lion King Broadway musical grossed $1,743,149 and had an attendance rate of 99.0%, about 0.4% more than that of the previous week. Lion King is just behind the Book of Mormon ($1,759,612) which had climbed to the top of the list this week. The 25 shows on the boards grossed $19,497,282, improving around 5.95% from the previous week’s totals.

Below are the Top 13 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending September 22, 2013.

1. The Book Of Mormon – (EUGENE O’NEILL) $1,759,612
2. The Lion King – (MINSKOFF) $1,743,149
3. Kinky Boots – (AL HIRSCHFELD) $1,584,027
4. Wicked – (GERSHWIN) $1,471,059
5. Motown: The Musical – (LUNT-FONTANNE) $1,425,653
6. Matilda – (SHUBERT) $1,171,253
7. Pippin – (MUSIC BOX) $962,677
8. The Phantom Of The Opera –
(MAJESTIC)$896,703
9. Jersey Boys – (AUGUST WILSON) $876,545
10. Mamma Mia! – (WINTER GARDEN) $775,756
11. Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark – (FOXWOODS) $718,957
12. Big Fish – (NEIL SIMON) $690,188
13. Once – (JACOBS) $660,873

{Via BroadwayWorld.com}

Disney’s The Lion King Broadway welcomes Jeffrey Kuhn, in the role of Zazu, and Tshidi Manye, who rejoins the production as Rafiki.

Jeffrey Kuhn makes his Lion King debut as the prim and proper hornbilled bird, Zazu. Jeffrey Kuhn has been seen in the Broadway productions of The 39 Steps, Spamalot, Wicked, Assassins, Ragtime, and Off-Broadway in John Guare’s 3 Kinds of Exile (Atlantic). Kuhn’s regional credits include An Enemy of the People (Centerstage), Next Fall (St. Louis Rep), Romeo & Juliet (Shakespeare Theatre), Sea of Tranquility (Old Globe), Love’s Labour’s Lost, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Antony & Cleopatra and many others (Stratford Festival), Barrington, Alliance, Pittsburgh Public, and Cincinnati Playhouse. Tour: The Who’s Tommy.

Tshidi Manye, Broadway’s longest-running Rafiki, returns to the Broadway production, having recently spent four months playing the role to critical acclaim on the North American Tour. Tshidi Manye toured Europe and Japan with M. Bongeni Ngema in the hit musical Sarafina. She made her Broadway debut in The Lion King in 2004. Other stage credits include Rafiki in the Toronto production, Daughter of Nebo by Hillary Bletcher, Mfowethu by Gibson Kente, and The Stick by Aubrey Sekhabi. Manye is honored to have performed with legendary artists such as Paul Simon, David Byrne, Hugh Masekela, Jabu Khanyile, and Vusi Mahlasela. Albums: Sisters of Joy, Wildflower.

The Lion King musical is the highest-grossing Broadway show in New York history and one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 21 global productions have been seen by more than 70 million people and, cumulatively, run a staggering 104 years.

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The Lion King Again climbed to 1st position. Lion King Broadway musical grossed $1,697,637 and had an attendance rate of 98.6%, about 0.8% less than that of the previous week. Lion King was slided to 2nd position last week with the Book of Mormon climbed to the top of the list. Lion King reigns this week. The 24 shows on the boards grossed $18,556,318, improving around 0.98% from the previous week’s totals.

Below are the Top 13 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending September 15, 2013.

1. The Lion King – (MINSKOFF) $1,697,637
2. The Book Of Mormon – (EUGENE O’NEILL) $1,691,518
3. Kinky Boots – (AL HIRSCHFELD) $1,529,670
4. Wicked – (GERSHWIN) $1,452,909
5. Motown: The Musical – (LUNT-FONTANNE) $1,241,903
6. Matilda – (SHUBERT) $1,041,882
7. The Phantom Of The Opera – (MAJESTIC) $898,375
8. Jersey Boys – (AUGUST WILSON) $847,978
9. Pippin – (MUSIC BOX) $843,779
10. Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark – (FOXWOODS) $731,212
11. Mamma Mia! – (WINTER GARDEN) $716,290
12. Once – (JACOBS) $653,560
13. Cinderella – (BROADWAY) $650,464

{Via BroadwayWorld.com}

Lion King musical is currently performing at Benedum Center in Pittsburgh PA through September 29, 2013.

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The entire cast was top-notch, but L. Steve Taylor leads the pack as Lion King Mufasa – Reviewed BY Alan W. Petrucelli at Pittsburgh City Paper.

Sometimes the circle of life whimpers.

Sometimes it whispers.

When it comes to The Lion King, it roars.

The mammoth Disney musical — the story of lion cub Simba, who must avenge his father’s death — has returned to Pittsburgh. This PNC Broadway Across America touring production is a bit smaller-scale, but it’s still a mane event.

Much of the show’s success will always be attributed to Julie Taymor’s innovative and ingenious costume design. Strip away the skins and stripes, and this is a show about animals. The actors must appear as animal-like as possible — and each rhino and zebra and hyena and elephant and gazelle and cheetah and wildebeest costume carefully showcases both man and beast.

The entire cast was top-notch, but L. Steve Taylor leads the pack as Lion King Mufasa. Here too is where Taymor’s costume genius is at its best: Taylor’s mask can either rest on his forehead or cover his face. Resting, Mufasa is regal, dignified, powerful. Mask comes up, and the father of Simba is sensitive and vulnerable. Such subtle symbolism proves, especially on repeated viewings, the brilliance of the work.

Sets are simple, almost minimalist, but serve the action superbly.

There wasn’t one glitch to bitch about on opening night.

Read the complete review {Via PghCityPaper.com}

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Lion King Broadway musical playing at Minskoff Theatre has extended its booking period through to 06 Jul 2014. The musical opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre on 13 Nov 1997, following previews from 15 Oct. On the 13 Jun 2006 the musical moved to the Minskoff Theatre. The Lion King, now in its 16th year, it is the 5th longest running show in Broadway history.

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Lion King musical is based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same, tells the story of the epic adventures of a young lion cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king.

Lion King Broadway Main Cast:
Gareth Saxe as Scar
Alton Fitzgerald White as Mufasa
Buyi Zama as Rafiki
Jeff Binder as Zazu
Ben Jeffrey as Pumbaa
Fred Berman as Timon
Aaron Nelson as Simba
Chantel Riley as Nala
James Brown-Orleans as Banzai
Bonita J. Hamilton as Shenzi
Enrique Segura as Ed

The Lion King won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Director Julie Taymor became the first woman in Broadway history to win the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical.

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Lion King Broadway musical grossed $1,680,327 and had an attendance rate of 99.4%, about 0.1% more than that of the previous week. Lion King is just behind the Book of Mormon ($1,692,289) which had climbed to the top of the list this week. The 24 shows on the boards grossed $18,374,971, slipping around 9.45% from the previous week’s totals.

Below are the Top 13 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending September 08, 2013.

1. The Book Of Mormon – (EUGENE O’NEILL) $1,692,289
2. The Lion King – (MINSKOFF) $1,680,327
3. Kinky Boots – (AL HIRSCHFELD) $1,507,607
4. Wicked – (GERSHWIN) $1,373,885
5. Motown: The Musical – (LUNT-FONTANNE) $1,277,120
6. Matilda – (SHUBERT) $1,099,556
7. The Phantom Of The Opera – (MAJESTIC) $894,516
8. Pippin – (MUSIC BOX) $802,535
9. Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark – (FOXWOODS) $790,714
10. Jersey Boys – (AUGUST WILSON) $785,299
11. Mamma Mia! – (WINTER GARDEN) $773,583
12. Cinderella – (BROADWAY) $686,831
13. Newsies – (NEDERLANDER) $666,148

{Via BroadwayWorld.com}

The Lion King tour in Charlotte (August 06 to September 01, 2013) was a sold-out four week engagement. Lion King broke the Belk Theater’s box office record for highest-grossing week when it grossed $1,399,576 for the week ending September 1, 2013. It grossed over $5.5 million at the box office and entertained more than 63,000 patrons.

This was The Lion King’s third sold-out engagement in Charlotte, following a five-week premiere in 2003, and a six-week return in 2007 at the Belk Theater.

“The Lion King has once again taken Charlotte by storm during its four-week run, and the response we’ve seen from both audiences and the community has been exciting,” said Tom Gabbard, Blumenthal Performing Arts President. “We especially want to thank our friends at Disney Theatrical Productions and The Lion King for their help in returning this amazing production to Charlotte. They truly represent the ‘best of Broadway’ that we strive to deliver each season, and we can’t wait to have them back again.”

“We were thrilled to return to the great city of Charlotte, where The Lion King has always been so warmly welcomed and embraced,” said Jack Eldon, Vice President, Domestic, Disney Theatrical Productions. “We thank the Charlotte community and our partners at the Blumenthal Performing Arts for another sensational engagement and look forward to returning in the near future.”

From here Disney’s Lion King touring production moves to Pittsburgh PA and performing at Benedum Center through September 29, 2013.

Lion King North American tour scheduled through August 2014 in Dallas (Music Hall at Fair Park), Tempe (ASU Gammage Auditorium), Los Angeles (Pantages Theatre), Honolulu (Blaisdell Concert Hall), Seattle (Paramount Theatre), Atlanta (Fabulous Fox Theatre GA), Toronto (Princess of Wales Theatre) and Washington, D.C. (Kennedy Center Opera House).

Lion King Broadway Musical still ahead of the list at the box office with grosses $1,818,423 and had an attendance rate of 99.3%, about 0.7% less than that of the previous week. The Book of Mormon roared to 2nd position leaving behind Wicked in the list with over 100% capacity. The 23 shows on the boards grossed $20,496,643, improving around 2.23% from the previous week’s totals.

Below are the Top 13 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending September 01, 2013.

1. The Lion King – (MINSKOFF) $1,818,423
2. The Book Of Mormon – (EUGENE O’NEILL) $1,745,146
3. Wicked – (GERSHWIN) $1,692,789
4. Kinky Boots – (AL HIRSCHFELD) $1,683,060
5. Motown: The Musical – (LUNT-FONTANNE) $1,428,092
6. Matilda – (SHUBERT) $1,335,417
7. Pippin – (MUSIC BOX) $990,567
8. Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark – (FOXWOODS) 969,849
9. The Phantom Of The Opera – (MAJESTIC) $958,454
10. Cinderella – (BROADWAY) $806,878
11. Jersey Boys – (AUGUST WILSON) $804,982
12. Newsies – (NEDERLANDER) $802,255
13. Mamma Mia! – (WINTER GARDEN) $773,583

{Via BroadwayWorld.com}

Lion King musical returns to Pittsburgh PA and currently performing at Benedum Center from Tuesday September 03 to Sunday September 29, 2013.

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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 $983 million to date. The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, a Pittsburgh Cultural Trust theater, is a focal point of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District with 2,800 seats. The Lion King musical had previous runs in Pittsburgh in 2004 and 2008 and 2008 engagement was record-breaking in Pittsburgh.

The Lion King Benedum Center Schedule:
Tuesday Sep 03 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday Sep 04 – 7:30 PM
Thursday Sep 05 – 7:30 PM
Friday Sep 06 – 8:00 PM
Saturday Sep 07 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday Sep 08 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday Sep 10 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday Sep 11 – 7:30 PM
Thursday Sep 12 – 7:30 PM
Friday Sep 13 – 8:00 PM
Saturday Sep 14 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday Sep 15 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday Sep 17 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday Sep 18 – 7:30 PM
Thursday Sep 19 – 7:30 PM
Friday Sep 20 – 8:00 PM
Saturday Sep 21 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday Sep 22 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday Sep 24 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday Sep 25 – 7:30 PM
Thursday Sep 26 – 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Friday Sep 27 – 8:00 PM
Saturday Sep 28 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday Sep 29 – 1:00 PM

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