Sarofim Hall Presents THE LION KING, 7/10-8/12

The Disney sensation, THE LION KING, will take stage at the Sarofim Hall as the national tour moves through Texas. The show will play from July 10 through August 12 this summer.

Disney presents a musical that brings THE LION KING'S wildly iconic story, the Oscar-winning Elton John/Tim Rice songs, and an entire African landscape to the stage.

Directed and designed by Tony Award winner Julie Taymor, THE LION KING brings new life to Disney's story of a young prince's adventure-filled journey to adulthood - and the throne. To bring the classic 1994 film to life, Disney turned to the story's roots, its rich mythology, powerful human drama and primal African rhythms to create a unique musical unlike anything Broadway had ever seen before.

THE LION KING won six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best New Musical. For more than 15 years, THE LION KING has continued as one of Broadway's greatest legends, where it still plays at the Minskoff Theatre. It has currenly played over 5,300 performances, making it Broadway's seventh-longest running musical.

Tickets for THE LION KING are available at www.houston-theater.com.