Disney's THE LION KING Draws Over 93,000 Patrons at PlayhouseSquare

Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out engagement in Cleveland, which concluded on Sunday, August 4 at the State Theatre. The triumphant four-week return grossed over $6.3 million at the box office and entertained more than 93,000 patrons during 32 performances. This was THE LION KING's third engagement in Cleveland, following an eight-week sold-out premiere in 2003, and a successful six-week run in 2007 at the State Theatre.

The landmark musical celebrated two momentous tour milestones during the Cleveland run, with the Gazelle tour playing its 100th engagement and the total North American touring box office of The Lion King exceeding $1 billion.

It is estimated that the Cleveland engagement of THE LION KING generated a $22 million economic benefit to the city from travel, hotels, restaurants, parking and other businesses patronized by both theatergoers and production staff. This figure is based upon a Touring Broadway League report which found that, on average, Broadway tours contribute an economic impact 3.5 times the gross ticket sales to the local metropolitan area's economy.

"In addition to a great experience for our guests, this successful engagement during the summer months helped to maintain our not-for-profit mission of stimulating the local economy and bringing customers to our restaurants and businesses," stated Art J. Falco, President and CEO of PlayhouseSquare.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SCHEDULE THROUGH AUGUST 2014:

Charlotte - Belk Theater
August 6 - September 1, 2013

Pittsburgh - Benedum Center
September 3 - 29, 2013

Dallas - Music Hall at Fair Park
October 2 - 20, 2013

Tempe - ASU Gammage Auditorium
October 22 - November 17, 2013

Los Angeles - Pantages Theatre
November 20, 2013 - January 12, 2014

Honolulu - Blaisdell Concert Hall
January 14 - March 9, 2014

Seattle - Paramount Theatre
March 11 - April 6, 2014

Atlanta - The Fox Theatre
April 10 - 27, 2014

Toronto - Princess of Wales Theatre
April 30 - June 15, 2014

Washington, D.C. - Kennedy Center Opera House
June 17 - August 17, 2014