THE LION KING Announces Final Extension in Manila

Manila, Philippines--After playing to packed houses and standing ovations in Manila for almost two months, the first international tour of the world's #1 musical is extending its run, adding one final week of shows. Disney's THE LION KING has just announced the final performance date and will close its premiere season in Manila on 27 May 2018. New seats on sale at 10AM Philippine Standard Time on 26 April 2018.

THE LION KING is presented by Michael Cassel Group and Concertus Manila in association with Disney Theatrical Productions. The production's co-presenting sponsors in Manila are Globe and Visa.

The principal cast of THE LION KING includes Ntsepa Pitjeng who returns to the role of 'Rafiki', having performed the role in the USA, UK, Brazil, and Switzerland productions. Direct from London's West End production is Mthokozisi Emkay Khanyile in the role of 'Mufasa'. Also from the United Kingdom is music theatre performer Antony Lawrence as 'Scar'.

Australian actor André Jewson features as 'Zazu'; the charismatic New Zealand-born performer Jamie McGregor plays 'Timon', and South African favourite Pierre van Heerden returns as 'Pumbaa'.

Joining the company are six actors from the Philippines. Sharing the role of Young Simba are Julien Joshua M. Dolor Jr., Gabriel P. Tiongson, and Omar Sharief L. Uddin; sharing the role of Young Nala are Sheena Kirtsten Bentoy, Uma Naomi Martin, and Felicity Kyle Napuli.

Rounding out the principal cast are South African performers Calvyn Grandling; playing the much-loved role of 'Simba'; the up-and-coming star Noxolo Dlamini as 'Nala'; Candida Mosoma returns to the role of 'Shenzi'; Björn Blignaut as 'Banzai', and Mark Tatham as 'Ed'.

THE LION KING ensemble players are Chachano Báez, Dayan Kingsley Beukes, Tertia Coetzee-Dippenaar, Viridiana Cortés, Felipe Flores, Jabulani Gambu, Liso Gcwabe, Sheila Hernández, Phumelele Jili, Kudzai Christine Kapswarah, Amanda Kunene, Sfiso Matlala, Lungile Mkhize, Fumane Moeketsi, Noluyanda Mqulwana, Zodwa Mrasi, Lwazi Mzimase, Zolina Ngejane, Thato Nkwe, Thabani Ntuli, Peace Nzirawa, Nonofo Olekeng, Angeles Reyes, Khanyisani Shoba, Phumelele Sikhakhane, Romy Jo Swales, Clifford Tlomatsana, Vuyelwa Tshona, Tlholo Tsotetsi, Benn Welford, Zi-Rong Wu, Daniel Zazueta, Monde Zondi, and Sandile Zondi.

After the Philippines, the international tour of THE LION KING heads to Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan with more engagements to be announced soon.

But tickets from TicketWorld.com.ph.

For further information about THE LION KING, visit: TheLionKing.ph.

Photo: Oliver Oliveros

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