The Lion King Set For Southeast Asia Debut March 2011
The Tony-winning Disney musical The Lion King will make its Southeast Asia debut in March 2011 at Marina Bay Sands. Tickets for the musical will go on sale in October, and rehearsals are scheduled to begin in January 2011.
Marina Bay Sands president and CEO Thomas Arasi stated, “We know there is tremendous excitement and anticipation in Singapore and around the region because of this award-winning Broadway musical. Our plan is to have a spectacular, world-class performance in March 2011 right here in Singapore. Featuring Disney’s The Lion King is one more step towards fulfilling our dream of having the best-of-the-best in Singapore and in Asia.”
The Lion King currently plays the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.