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Saturday, December 12, 2009
No Problems: "The Lion King" hits 5000th performance
From BroadwayWorld.com
Disney's landmark musical event THE LION KING celebrated 5000 Broadway performances on Thursday, November 5 at the Minskoff Theatre. Only eight other musicals have reached this milestone, including Disney's Beauty and the Beast. THE LION KING is the ninth longest-running musical in Broadway history and the first American musical to welcome 50 million guests worldwide. Now entering its 13th smash year, THE LION KING officially opened on November 13, 1997 (previews began October 13 at the New Amsterdam Theatre) and has consistently been among Broadway's top five grossing shows. The show transferred to its current home at the Minskoff Theatre on June 13, 2006.
On Broadway to date, THE LION KING has played to more than 8.5 million people, grossed $718 million, employed 223 adult actors (including 20 South African performers) and 66 children as young lions. Globally, THE LION KING has grossed $3.8 billion with 17 productions (a new production will bow in Singapore in September 2010 - a first for Disney Theatrical Productions). The London company recently celebrated its 10th anniversary making THE LION KING one of only five musicals in theatre history to play for ten years or more on both Broadway and the West End.
Based on the 1994 Disney animated film, THE LION KING continues to reign as one of the most popular shows on Broadway and around the world. The global phenomenon is the winner of more than 70 major awards worldwide, including the 1998 Tony Award® and NY Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. The show has been seen by over 50 million people in 13 different countries (US, Canada, UK, Japan, Germany, Holland, France, Mexico, Australia, China, Taiwan, South Africa and Korea) and translated into five different languages (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch). In addition to Broadway and a North American tour, THE LION KING can also be seen on stage in London, Hamburg, Paris, Tokyo and Las Vegas.
Director Julie Taymor was the first woman in theatrical history to win the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical. She is also the winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Costume Design.
Julie Taymor, along with designer Michael Curry, has created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. Scenic design is by Richard Hudson; costume design is by Julie Taymor; lighting design is by Donald Holder. Choreography is by Garth Fagan. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay of THE LION KING. The score features Elton John and Tim Rice's music from the animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice, additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer and music from an album inspired by the animated film, "Rhythm of the Pride Lands," written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING score is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, embracing the Academy Awardâ-winning "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and the haunting "Shadowlands."
THE LION KING ticket prices range from $61.50-$121.50, and are available online at www.DisneyOnBroadway.com, in-person at the Minskoff Theatre Box Office (200 West 45th Street) and Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling Ticketmaster's Disney on Broadway hotline at 866-870-2717. Performance & holiday schedule varies; check online for current schedule (running time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.)
Disney's landmark musical event THE LION KING celebrated 5000 Broadway performances on Thursday, November 5 at the Minskoff Theatre. Only eight other musicals have reached this milestone, including Disney's Beauty and the Beast. THE LION KING is the ninth longest-running musical in Broadway history and the first American musical to welcome 50 million guests worldwide. Now entering its 13th smash year, THE LION KING officially opened on November 13, 1997 (previews began October 13 at the New Amsterdam Theatre) and has consistently been among Broadway's top five grossing shows. The show transferred to its current home at the Minskoff Theatre on June 13, 2006.
On Broadway to date, THE LION KING has played to more than 8.5 million people, grossed $718 million, employed 223 adult actors (including 20 South African performers) and 66 children as young lions. Globally, THE LION KING has grossed $3.8 billion with 17 productions (a new production will bow in Singapore in September 2010 - a first for Disney Theatrical Productions). The London company recently celebrated its 10th anniversary making THE LION KING one of only five musicals in theatre history to play for ten years or more on both Broadway and the West End.
Based on the 1994 Disney animated film, THE LION KING continues to reign as one of the most popular shows on Broadway and around the world. The global phenomenon is the winner of more than 70 major awards worldwide, including the 1998 Tony Award® and NY Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. The show has been seen by over 50 million people in 13 different countries (US, Canada, UK, Japan, Germany, Holland, France, Mexico, Australia, China, Taiwan, South Africa and Korea) and translated into five different languages (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch). In addition to Broadway and a North American tour, THE LION KING can also be seen on stage in London, Hamburg, Paris, Tokyo and Las Vegas.
Director Julie Taymor was the first woman in theatrical history to win the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical. She is also the winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Costume Design.
Julie Taymor, along with designer Michael Curry, has created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. Scenic design is by Richard Hudson; costume design is by Julie Taymor; lighting design is by Donald Holder. Choreography is by Garth Fagan. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay of THE LION KING. The score features Elton John and Tim Rice's music from the animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice, additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer and music from an album inspired by the animated film, "Rhythm of the Pride Lands," written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING score is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, embracing the Academy Awardâ-winning "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and the haunting "Shadowlands."
THE LION KING ticket prices range from $61.50-$121.50, and are available online at www.DisneyOnBroadway.com, in-person at the Minskoff Theatre Box Office (200 West 45th Street) and Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling Ticketmaster's Disney on Broadway hotline at 866-870-2717. Performance & holiday schedule varies; check online for current schedule (running time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Lion King celebrates 10 years at London
October 19, 2009 marks a milestone for the London production of The Lion King. The show reached its 10th year on the West End. The blog celebrates with it and gives congratulations to the cast.
Brown Lindiwe Mkhize - He Lives In You
Celebrating the show's 10th anniversary in London, Brown Lindiwe Mkhize (Rafiki) and Andile Gumbi (Simba), along with ensemble members, performed He Lives In You on GMTV.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Le Roi Lion full performance
On Sunday, April 12 2009, the cast of the French production of The Lion King, Le Roi Lion, performed a very special performance. They performed some songs like "Terre D'Ombre/Shadowland", "Il Vie en Toi/He Lives in You" and "Le Cercle de La Vie/Circle of Life".
Monday, February 09, 2009
Circustheatre celebrates 100 years
The German cast of The Lion King, led by Beular Maketha performed numbers "Alles Ademt en Leeft/Nants Ingonyama" (in English), its reprise and "Voel Je Hoe de Liefde Groeit" (Can You Feel the Love Tonight) on the special performance for the 100 jaar Circustheater event (when the Fortis Circustheatre, which held the Dutch production from 2003 to 2006, celebrated 100 years).
Beular Makhetha - Der Ewige Kreis
One of the "Der König der Löwen" original cast ensemble, Beular Makhetha, performed "Der Ewige Kreis" for the StageEntertainment's special Beliebte Musical Melodien. Please note she was the same Rafiki as in "Best of Musical" and "100 Jaar Circustheater" (when Fortis Circustheatre celebrated 100 years).
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Le Roi Lion celebrates 500th performance
Miss France 2009 is spectator number 700.000 of Le Roi Lion.
She, Chloé Mortaud, Miss France 2009, went to the performance number 500 of Le Roi Lion. To pleasure everybody in the stage, she (after the final curtain), took pictures with people and cast members.
She, Chloé Mortaud, Miss France 2009, went to the performance number 500 of Le Roi Lion. To pleasure everybody in the stage, she (after the final curtain), took pictures with people and cast members.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Memorial Days: The Lion King celebrates its first anniversary in Fukuoka!
January 6 2009 is a date for the Fukuoka cast of the Lion King to remember. With two productions around Japan, one which celebrated its 10th anniversary on December, the Fukuoka cast saluted the audience with a giftbox, because the show celebrated its first anniversary in the city of Fukuoka.
Here's the video of the special event, holded by Shiki Theatrical Company.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Royal Varierty Performance and Memorial Days
The performances that aired on television (London's Royal Variety performance) and a live performance (Tokyo's 10th anniversary celebration) for TLK were amazingly good. The Memorial Days (10th Tokyo anniversary celebration) and The Royal Variety Performance made the audience jump from the chairs with their special versions of Circle of Life. For those who want to see them, they're on YouTube. Here are the performances:
Royal Variety Performance = London Cast
Memorial Days = Tokyo Cast
Royal Variety Performance = London Cast
Memorial Days = Tokyo Cast
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Memorial Days: 10th anniversary of The Lion King in Tokyo
"Memorial Days": The Lion King castToday, December 20 2008, marks a special day for The Lion King's Japanese staff and Shiki Company. This day marks the show's tenth birthday in Japan, eleventh on Broadway.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
New photo for The Lion King's 10 years in Tokyo
On the official site for The Lion King's run in Tokyo, a new photo had been released. On its way for its 10th anniversary, on December 20, the picture shows Simba atop the Pride Rock, with two antillopes.Sunday, October 05, 2008
"Le Roi Lion" celebrate 1 year on Paris!
Staff members, cast, and gold medal Since September 22, 2007 on Paris, "Le Roi Lion" celebrated its first anniversary last week. It was only a 1 year production. From June 17 to July 29, the Broadway version had a run in the Fox Theater, Saint Louis, Missouri.
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