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New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

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!

Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
by Brett Cullum - Jul 13, 2024

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.

Review: THE LION KING at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jun 16, 2024

While at times THE LION KING seems like a note for note repetition of the movie, what pushes the musical into new territory is the costume design, a stellar group of actors, and of course, an empowering soundtrack.

THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

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!

Cast Set For Disney's THE LION KING at DPAC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

Casting has been announced for the DPAC engagement of Disney's The Lion King.

Review: THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Mar 29, 2024

What did our critic think of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? Giraffes gracefully strut, birds elegantly swoop, and gazelles leap with grace. The enchanting spectacle of the Serengeti unfolds before your eyes, as the majestic Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is the captivating return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Orpheum Theatre!

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024

Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.

DISNEY'S THE LION KING To Play Return Engagement At Popejoy Hall, November 5
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

Casting announced for Disney's The Lion King at Popejoy. Get all the details on the upcoming production.

THE LION KING North American Tour to Welcome Back Mukelisiwe Goba as 'Rafiki'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023

Get the latest news on Disney's The Lion King North American Tour as Mukelisiwe Goba makes a triumphant return as 'Rafiki'. Find out all the details and dates for this highly anticipated production.

Disney's THE LION KING Begins Its Reign At Proctors In Two Weeks
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2023

Casting has been announced for the Schenectady engagement of Disney's The Lion King. Schenectady's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the MainStage at Proctors from Wednesday, August 2 to Sunday, August 13. The press opening night is Thursday, August 3 at 8 p.m.

Review: THE LION KING at The Kennedy Center
by Jake Bridges - Jun 26, 2023

What did our critic think of THE LION KING AT THE KENNEDY CENTER at Opera House At The Kennedy Center?

THE LION KING to Return to Philadelphia for 4-Week Summer Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023

Disney Theatrical Productions, along with the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization, is celebrating the eagerly-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King for a 4-week summer engagement at the Academy of Music on the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

THE LION KING North American Tour to Welcome Back Syndee Winters as 'Nala'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome back Syndee Winters as “Nala” from August 22 through October 29, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets to The Lion King!

THE LION KING Returns To Madison at Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

Disney's The Lion King returns to Madison for the first time since May 2016 with a three-week return engagement at Overture Center for the Arts beginning Thursday, May 11 and playing through Sunday, May 28.

THE LION KING Comes to Toledo Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present the Toledo engagement of Disney’s The Lion King as a part of the 22–23 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES. Toledo’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Stranahan Theater stage from Wednesday, April 19 to Sunday, May 7. The press opening night is Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. 

Review: Disney's THE LION KING Wows at the Hollywood Pantages
by Tracey Paleo - Feb 8, 2023

From the moment Rafiki (Gugwana Dlamini) Shaman of the Pride Lands, heralded her recognizably famous opening note, the audience was uproarious.  Even as long as it’s been around, THE LION KING is still a wonder to behold. 

Photos: First Look at New Cast Members of THE LION KING North American Tour!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022

All new production photos have been released for Disney’s The Lion King North American tour, featuring Darian Sanders (Simba) and new cast members Peter Hargrave (Scar), Nick LaMedica (Zazu) and Khalifa White (Nala).

Review: THE LION KING at the Eccles Theater is a Feast for the Senses
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 1, 2022

Read what our critic through of the national tour of THE LION KING at the Eccles Theater is a spectacle like no other--a feast for the senses with eye-popping visuals and immersive music.  It thrills with its groundbreaking application of masks and cultural puppetry techniques, along with its ravishing use of light, shadow, and color. Its drumbeat is the heartbeat of the African savannah.

THE LION KING Opens At The Eccles Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2022

The Salt Lake City premiere of Disney’s The Lion King opened on Friday, September 30 at 7:30pm at the Eccles Theater for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through Sunday, October 23.  In Salt Lake City, The Lion King will play Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30pm, Thursday, Sept. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2:00pm and 8:00pm and Sundays at 1:00pm and 6:30pm.