Archive for October 28th, 2024
Lion King’s West End Standing Production Celebrates 25 Years
Disney’s The Lion King musical celebrated its 25th anniversary in London’s West End this past weekend with a special gala performance on Sunday, after first opening its doors at the Lyceum Theatre on Oct. 19, 1999. Saturday 19 October 2024 saw the show reach its 25th birthday, having entertained over 19 million people during the past 25 years at the West End’s Lyceum Theatre.
Based on Disney’s 1994 animation film, the stage adaptation, which has played in theatres around the world, has been seen in the British capital by over 19 million theatregoers.
To mark the occasion, a special gala performance of The Lion King took place yesterday, Sunday 20 October 2024, at London’s Lyceum Theatre.
Taymor was part of the team that created the original stage show, which after opening in the U.S. in 1997 won six Tony Awards including best direction and costume design for Taymor.
Set visually against the backdrop of the Serengeti plain in Africa, the musical incorporates characters and puppets from around the world and includes five African languages.
The current cast of the show includes George Asprey as Scar and Shaun Escoffery as Mufasa, with both actors appearing in the show for the last 16 years. The cast also includes Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele as Rafiki, Gary Jordan as Zazu, Alan McHale as Timon, Mark Roper as Pumbaa, Owen Chaponda as Simba, Merryl Ansah as Nala, Meloné M’kenzy as Shenzi, Jorell Coiffic-Kamall as Banzai, and Mark Tatham as Ed.
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Lion King Musical proudly returns to Orlando Florida – April 23 to May 18, 2025
Lion King musical is returning to Orlando, Florida at Dr. Phillips Center – Walt Disney Theater. Lion King will feature on the Dr. Phillips Center – Walt Disney Theater from April 23 to May 18, 2025.
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For more than 20 years, the North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by over 21 million theatergoers. Having already played more than 9,000 performances over 90 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly returns to Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center – Walt Disney Theater.
Lion King Dr. Phillips Center Walt Disney Theater Schedule:
Lion King will be at Dr. Phillips Center – Walt Disney Theater for 32 Shows, with the first at 7:30 p.m. April 23, 2025.
(445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801)
Wednesday, Apr 23 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, Apr 24 – 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Friday, Apr 25 – 8:00 PM
Saturday, Apr 26 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday, Apr 27 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday, Apr 29 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr 30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, May 01 – 7:30 PM
Friday, May 02 – 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 03 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 04 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 06 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, May 07 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, May 08 – 7:30 PM
Friday, May 09 – 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 10 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 11 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 13 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, May 14 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, May 15 – 7:30 PM
Friday, May 16 – 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 17 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 18 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
See the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls a landmark event in entertainment. The New York Times says, There is simply nothing else like it.
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Lion King Musical National Tour Coming to Tampa Florida – April 02 to April 20, 2025
The Lion King Musical on National Tour will roar to Tampa FL Starting Wednesday April 02, 2025. The Lion King performances at Carol Morsani Hall The Straz Center will continue through Sunday, April 20, 2025.
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The Lion King Carol Morsani Hall The Straz Center Schedule:
Wed, April 02 – 7:30 PM
Thu, April 03 – 2:00 PM
Thu, April 03 – 7:30 PM
Fri, April 04 – 8:00 PM
Sat, April 05 – 2:00 PM
Sat, April 05 – 8:00 PM
Sun, April 06 – 1:00 PM
Sun, April 06 – 6:30 PM
Tue, April 08 – 7:30 PM
Wed, April 09 – 7:30 PM
Thu, April 10 – 7:30 PM
Fri, April 11 – 8:00 PM
Sat, April 12 – 2:00 PM
Sat, April 12 – 8:00 PM
Sun, April 13 – 1:00 PM
Sun, April 13 – 6:30 PM
Tue. April 15 – 7:30 PM
Wed, April 16 – 7:30 PM
Thu, April 17 – 7:30 PM
Fri, April 18 – 8:00 PM
Sat, April 19 – 2:00 PM
Sat, April 19 – 8:00 PM
Sun, April 20 – 1:00 PM
Sun, April 20 – 6:30 PM
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
The Lion King is hitting the road and taking its massive production across the nation! The groundbreaking Disney epic has been the talk of the town since its premiere in 1997! Almost three decades after it debuted, the show continues to entertain theater lovers on Broadway and across the world! Now, this breathtaking musical, based on the 1994 film, is close to grossing $2 billion for its Broadway production and over $8 billion in worldwide revenue! Yes, The Lion King is simply that good, and it’s the show worth watching time and time again!
Lion King at Carol Morsani Hall – The Straz Center will perform through April 20, 2025. Buy Lion King Tampa FL Tickets online today for best seat locations at the best prices.
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