Roger Allers
Latest News on Roger Allers:
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November (Oct 24, 2024)
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act (Oct 20, 2024)
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow (Oct 17, 2024)
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November (Oct 24, 2024)
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act (Oct 20, 2024)
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow (Oct 17, 2024)
BIO
Mr. Allers has been instrumental in shaping the structure and dialogue of many Disney animated features since 1988, including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Oliver and Company, Rescuers Down Under, Prince and the Pauper and the computer-animated movie Tron. Prior to working with Disney, he created animation on children's programs and features for studios in Boston, Toronto and Tokyo. He is currently developing an animated feature for Sony and a new stage musical with Irene Mecchi.
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Movies
Oliver & Company
[ 1988 ] writer
[ 1988 ] writer
Beauty and the Beast
[ 1991 ] story supervisor
[ 1991 ] story supervisor
Aladdin
[ 1992 ] writer
[ 1992 ] writer
Brother Bear
[ 2003 ] writer
[ 2003 ] writer
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
[ 2014 ] writer
[ 2014 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Musical
Roger Allers, The Lion King
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Book of a Musical
Roger Allers, The Lion King
Videos
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024
VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Broadway Makeup Team Transform Stephen Carlile into Scar
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Circle of Life' and More
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Oct 24, 2022
VIDEO: THE LION KING Takes Over King's Cross in Honor of its 20th Anniversary in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2019
VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 100,000,000th Guest Worldwide With Multi-Lingual 'Circle of Life' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019
April 1 - THE LION KING Will Become First Musical to Play Seven Continents- Antarctic Production Will Open in 2019!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2018
VIDEO: Elton John Surprises THE LION KING with Unannounced Performance of 'Circle of Life'
by Stage Tube - Nov 6, 2017
VIDEO: Broderick, Lane & More in Bonus Clips from THE LION KING Signature Edition
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 25, 2017
VIDEO: Disney Celebrates World Lion Day with New Music Video of 'Be Prepared'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 11, 2017
VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- THE LION KING Plays 1,000 Broadway Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2017
VIDEO: Teacher Uses 3D Printer to Create Masks for School Production of THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2017
STAGE TUBE: THE LION KING Companies from Around the World Celebrate 80 Million Audience Members
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2015
VIDEO: Cast of Broadway's THE LION KING Perform 'He Lives In You' at The White House
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 21, 2014
STAGE TUBE: THE LION KING to Return to Honolulu in 2014 - Watch the Announcement!
by Stage Tube - Mar 26, 2013
TV: THE LION KING'S 15th Anniversary Special - Watch Taymor's Rehearsal, Schumacher's Story & the Special Anniversary Curtain Call!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 19, 2012
News
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November
Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act
Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow
Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Miller Auditorium Next Week
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Peace Center
The crown jewel of Broadway roars into upstate South Carolina
The crown jewel of Broadway roars into upstate South Carolina
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week
The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
The stage does not bind the performers, and the show remains an immersive experience like no other. It is akin to climbing into a cart at the Disney amusement park and turning in an E-ticket for an all-out assault on your senses. Kids will love it, and the adults will marvel at the elegant design.
The stage does not bind the performers, and the show remains an immersive experience like no other. It is akin to climbing into a cart at the Disney amusement park and turning in an E-ticket for an all-out assault on your senses. Kids will love it, and the adults will marvel at the elegant design.
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre to go on Sale This Month
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta go on sale this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta go on sale this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SiriusXM'S Disney Hits Channel Airs THE LION KING Special With Elton John, Tim Rice, Thomas Schumacher, & More
SiriusXM’s Disney Hits (channel 133) has aired a one-hour special celebrating the making of “The Lion King’s” Film and Original Soundtrack. The making of special features behind the scenes anecdotes in exclusive interviews with Sir Elton John, Sir Tim Rice, Film Producers Don Hahn & Thomas Schumacher, and more. Listen exclusively on the SiriusXM app starting now, and on-air on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits, Saturday, June 8th at 4pm EST.
SiriusXM’s Disney Hits (channel 133) has aired a one-hour special celebrating the making of “The Lion King’s” Film and Original Soundtrack. The making of special features behind the scenes anecdotes in exclusive interviews with Sir Elton John, Sir Tim Rice, Film Producers Don Hahn & Thomas Schumacher, and more. Listen exclusively on the SiriusXM app starting now, and on-air on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits, Saturday, June 8th at 4pm EST.
Review: THE LION KING National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on Disney’s 1994 animated film musical of the same name, The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is supposed to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of Pride Rock. But when Simba's uncle, Scar, kills Mufasa, Simba runs away from home after being tricked into thinking that he was responsible. As he comes of age, Simba learns some valuable perspective to go back and take his rightful place as King.
Based on Disney’s 1994 animated film musical of the same name, The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is supposed to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of Pride Rock. But when Simba's uncle, Scar, kills Mufasa, Simba runs away from home after being tricked into thinking that he was responsible. As he comes of age, Simba learns some valuable perspective to go back and take his rightful place as King.
THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28.
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28.
THE LION KING North American Tour to Celebrate 22nd Anniversary
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
The Lion King is currently playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Watch the cast perform 'Noite Sem Fim (Endless Night)' in this all-new video.
The Lion King is currently playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Watch the cast perform 'Noite Sem Fim (Endless Night)' in this all-new video.
Tickets for THE LION KING at the the Ohio Theatre on Sale Now
Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.
Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.
Mirvish Theatre 2024/25 Season Includes MOULIN ROUGE!, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More
Mirvish has revealed its 2024-25 Main Subscription Season, which is comprised of seven productions. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Mirvish has revealed its 2024-25 Main Subscription Season, which is comprised of seven productions. Learn more about the full lineup here!
THE LION KING Returns to Portland This Fall
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.
Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.
Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.
Auditions to be Held for Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING
Audition information is now available online for the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King.
Audition information is now available online for the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King.
Disney's THE LION KING is Coming to The Hobby Center in Summer 2024
The Lion King will once again leap onto the Hobby Center stage on Thursday, July 11, 2024 for a limited four-week engagement through Sunday, August 4, 2024.
The Lion King will once again leap onto the Hobby Center stage on Thursday, July 11, 2024 for a limited four-week engagement through Sunday, August 4, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Roger Allers written?
Roger Allers has written 1 shows including The Lion King (Bookwriter).
What awards has Roger Allers been nominated for?
Roger Allers has been nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Lion King and for Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Lion King.
What awards has Roger Allers won?
Roger Allers won the Best Musical award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Lion King.
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