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THE LION KING Presents A One Night Only Benefit Performance For AAC

By: Feb. 22, 2010
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The talented cast and crew of Disney's THE LION KING will host The Lion Sings Tonight - a cabaret-style show featuring a generous mix of Rock 'n Roll, Pop and R&B numbers, as well as dance and comedy. This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, March 1 at 7:00pm at the Club Cafe. Tickets are currently on sale for $25.

Audience members will enjoy over 12 performances, including songs by cast members, Marja Harmon (Nala), Jered Tanner, Ben Roseberry (Ed) and Omari Tau (Banzai). In addition, they'll also have an opportunity to win a variety of door prizes.

All proceeds will benefit AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC). Founded in 1983, AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Inc. (AAC), is New England's first and largest AIDS organization. Its mission is stop the spread of HIV/AIDS by preventing new infections and optimizing the health of those already infected. AAC accomplishes that mission by providing free support services for 2,600 men, women and children living with AIDS and HIV; educating the public and health professionals about how to prevent HIV transmission; and advocating for fair and effective AIDS policy at the city, state and federal levels. AIDS Action runs the only statewide AIDS/STD Hotline (1-800-235-2331) and Hepatitis Hotline (1-888-443-4372). All Hotlines offer multilingual support. Free and confidential rapid HIV testing and counseling is available at AAC's downtown Boston location and at its MALE Center in Boston's South End neighborhood.

Tickets for The Lion Sings Tonight are currently on sale for $25 each and may be purchased in advance online at www.aac.org/lionsings or at the door. All seating is general admission. This one night only performance will be held at Club Café located at 209 Columbus Avenue, Boston.

THE LION KING is currently playing the Boston Opera House through March 21. Performances are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday at 8:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm and Sunday at 1:00pm and 6:30pm. There will also be a special weekday matinee on Thursday, March 18 at 1:00pm. Ticket prices start as low as $22.50. Premium Ticket Packages, which include prime seat locations, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item, are also available. Tickets for THE LION KING are available through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston and directly at the Boston Opera House box office, 539 Washington Street, Boston during normal box office hours Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm. Applicable service charges may apply. Performance prices, dates, times and cast are subject to change without notice. Season Series Patrons interested in tickets should call Broadway Across America - Boston directly at 1-866-523-7469 and for Member tickets please call 1-866-551-7469. Groups of 20 or more please call Broadway Across America - Boston Group Sales 1-866-633-0194.



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