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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!

Photo Exclusive: The Cast of THE LION KING Sings 'Carols For a Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 8, 2022

BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with Cast Members of The Lion King as they laid down their vocal track of “Christmas Time”.  This is a new Christmas Song written and arranged by James Brown-Orleans with vocals by James Brown-Orleans and Shacura Wade. Check out exclusive photos from The Lion King's sessions here!

THE LION KING is Coming to the Detroit Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021

The Lion King, Detroit's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Detroit Opera House stage from January 27 - February 20, 2022.

Photos: See Darian Sanders & Kayla Cyphers in New Images From THE LION KING Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021

Disney’s The Lion King North American tour released two new production photos today of Darian Sanders (Simba) and Kayla Cyphers (Nala). 

THE LION KING to Resume Performances This October in Cleveland at Playhouse Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2021

The Lion King North American touring company reunited in Cleveland on September 7, for the first time since the shutdown, to begin rehearsals for the tour’s relaunch. The tour is resuming performances at the KeyBank State Theatre for a two-week return engagement beginning Friday, October 1 and playing through Friday, October 15, 2021. 

Photos & Video: See THE LION KING North American Tour's First Day Back After the Shutdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2021

The Lion King North American touring company reunited in Cleveland on September 7, for the first time since the shutdown, to begin rehearsals for the tour’s relaunch. The tour is resuming performances at the KeyBank State Theatre for a two-week return engagement beginning Friday, October 1 and playing through Friday, October 15, 2021

Cast Announced for THE LION KING National Tour Coming to Playhouse Square This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2021

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Playhouse Square have announced casting for The Lion King North American tour, which will return to the road this fall and resume performances in Cleveland. The two-week return engagement at Playhouse Square will begin Friday, October 1, 2021.

Casting Announced For National Tours of FROZEN and THE LION KING
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2021

Learn more about the casts of both productions and how to purchase tickets here!

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING In Boston
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2019

Casting has been announced for Disney's THE LION KING at the Citizens Bank Opera House on October 3, 2019 for a limited four-week engagement through October 27, 2019 as part of the 2019/2020 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

Kravis Center Announces Cast For Disney's THE LION KING
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019

Casting has been announced for the premiere engagement of Disney's THE LION KING in West Palm Beach.  THE LION KING will leap onto The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts' Bernard and Chris Marden stage on Wednesday, April 24 for a 2-week engagement through Sunday, May 5.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING In Sarasota
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2019

Casting has been announced for the premiere engagement of Disney's THE LION KING at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. THE LION KING will leap onto the Van Wezel stage on Thursday, March 14 for a 3-week engagement through Sunday, March 31.

Release: Cast Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At The Fox Cities P.A.C.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2019

Casting has been announced for the return engagement of Disney's The Lion King in the Fox Cities. The Lion King will leap onto the Fox Cities P.A.C. stage Thursday, Feb. 7 for a 3-week engagement through Sunday, Feb. 24.

Photo Flash: Be Prepared for THE LION KING National Tour with New Photos
by Julie Musbach - Jan 11, 2019

The North American Tour of Disney's The Lion King has released new production photos of the current cast, check them out below! 

THE LION KING Returns to Seattle December 13
by Julie Musbach - Nov 14, 2018

Casting has been announced for the Seattle engagement of Disney's THE LION KING.    In addition, due to the overwhelming demand for tickets, a new performance has been added and will occur on Wednesday, January 2 at 1:00 p.m.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING In Las Vegas
by Julie Musbach - Oct 9, 2018

Casting has been announced for the Las Vegas engagement of Disney's THE LION KING, which will leap onto The Smith Center stage on Nov. 7 for a limited three-week engagement through Nov. 25.

Casting Announced for Disney's THE LION KING in Boise
by Julie Musbach - Sep 21, 2018

Casting has been announced for the Boise engagement of Disney's THE LION KING, which will leap onto the stage at The Morrison Center from Wednesday, October 17 through Sunday, November 4.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING Playing Indianapolis September 12-29
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2018

Casting has been announced for the Indianapolis return of Disney's THE LION KING, which will leap onto the stage at Old National Centre from September 12 for a limited three week engagement through September 29.

Belk Theater Announces Cast For Disney's THE LION KING
by Julie Musbach - Jul 24, 2018

Casting has been announced for the Charlotte return of Disney's THE LION KING, which will leap onto the stage at Belk Theater from Wednesday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 9, presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts.

Photo Flash: THE LION KING Comes to Dallas Summer Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018

See brand new production photos from the Dallas engagement of Disney's The Lion King, which will leap onto the stage at The Music Hall at Fair Park from Wednesday, June 13 through Saturday, July 7.