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‘The Lion King’ hits the Landmark Return engagement opens Thursday, Oct. 26
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than 19 million theatergoers. In its 20th year, it continues as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions , “The Lion King,” winner of six 1998 Tony Awards, has played over 100 cities in 19 countries on every continent except Antarctica, and its worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history. The show’s director, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor continues to play an integral part in its ongoing success. The Broadway score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from “The Lion King” 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 “Rhythm of the Pride Lands,” an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Pictured are Dashaun Zimmer. Young, above left, as Simba” and Buyi The Zama, above right, as “Rafiki” Syracuse
isney’s “The Lion King” will leap onto the Landmark Theatre stage on Thursday, Oct. 26 for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, Nov. 12. “The Lion King” North American tour will unveil a newly-configured production, which will launch in Syracuse, allowing the tour to entertain new audiences in cities and venues which previously couldn’t accommodate the show. In addition to the three weeks of performances, the production will spend five weeks in Syracuse perfecting these technical changes. During that process, a large contingent of crew members, actors and technicians – alongside members of the show’s award-winning creative team – will live and work in Syracuse. The North American touring productions of “The Lion King” have been seen by more
in “The Lion King” North American Tour.
engagement of “The Lion King” is presented by arrangement with Famous Artists and is a subscription offering of the Famous Artists Broadway Theater Series Broadway in Syracuse. Tickets are available at the Landmark Theatre Box Office and online at BroadwayInSyracuse.com. To charge tickets, call 1-866-870-2717. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling Famous Artists at 315-424-8210. Premium Ticket packages, which include a prime seat location, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item, are also available. Showtimes vary; for more information, visit BroadwayInSyracuse.com.
Photos by Joan Marcus
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