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    The Lion King

    Broadway
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    More than 110 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and based on the beloved 1994 Disney film, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.



    SYNOPSIS:

    In the Pride Lands of Africa, a young lion named Simba becomes heir to the kingdom, but flees his home when tragedy falls on his family. After years in exile, he decides to return and fight to take his rightful place in the Circle of Life.



    SCHEDULE:
    November 29–December 18: Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @7pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @1pm and 6:30pm

    December 20–24: Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @2pm and 7pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @2pm and 8pm, Saturday @2pm

    December 26–January 1: Monday @2pm and 7pm, Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @2pm and 7pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @6:30pm

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    People (608)
    • Kalilah Black
      Kalilah Black
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Lindiwe Dlamini
      Lindiwe Dlamini
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      "One by One" Vocals
      (Replacement)
      Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Zinhle Dube
      Zinhle Dube
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Daniel Harder
      Daniel Harder
      Ensemble Dancer
      (Replacement)
      Stilt Giraffe Cross
      (Replacement)
    • Michael Alexander Henry
      Michael Alexander Henry
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      Giraffe Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
      Scar Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Farah Lopez
      Farah Lopez
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Mduduzi Madela
      Mduduzi Madela
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      "Circle of Life" Vocals
      (Replacement)
      Scar Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
      Giraffe Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Ray Mercer
      Ray Mercer
      Ensemble Dancer
      (Replacement)
      Acrobatic Trickster
      (Replacement)
    • S'bu Ngema
      S'bu Ngema
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      Lioness Chant Vocals
      (Replacement)
      "One by One" Dance
      (Replacement)
      "Circle of Life" Vocals
      (Replacement)
      Simba Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Nhlanhla Ngobeni
      Nhlanhla Ngobeni
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      "One by One" Dance
      (Replacement)
      Scar Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Michael Stiggers, Jr.
      Michael Stiggers, Jr.
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      Mouse Shadow Puppet
      (Replacement)
      Simba Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Vusi Sondiyazi
      Vusi Sondiyazi
      Ensemble Singer
      (Replacement)
      "One by One" Dance
      (Replacement)
      Simba Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
      "One by One" Vocals
      (Replacement)
      Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppets
      (Replacement)
    • Shacura Wade
      Shacura Wade
      Ensemble Dancer
      (Replacement)
      Cheetah
      (Replacement)
      Nala Pole Puppet
      (Replacement)
    • Marcus Williams
      Marcus Williams
      Ensemble Dancer
      (Replacement)
      Guinea Fowl
      (Replacement)
      Pumbaa Pole Puppet
      (Replacement)
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    • Lebo M
      Lebo M
      Ensemble Singer
      (Original)
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    • Lebo M
      Lebo M
      Additional Music & Lyrics
      Additional Vocal Score
      Vocal Arrangements
    • Mark Mancina
      Mark Mancina
      Additional Music & Lyrics
      Additional Score
      Music Produced for the Stage by
    • Julie Taymor
      Julie Taymor
      Additional Music & Lyrics
      Director
      Costume Design
      Mask & Puppet Design
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    Pro Info

    • First Preview
      Oct 15 1997
    • Opening Date
      Nov 13 1997
    • Closing Date
      Currently Running
    • Previews
      33 as of Nov 16, 1997
    • Performances
      9,763 as of Oct 30, 2022
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    Awards

    Drama Desk Award
    1998 Outstanding Puppet Design Winner
    1998 Outstanding Musical Nominee
    1998 Outstanding Orchestrations Nominee
    1998 Outstanding Choreography Winner
    1998 Outstanding Director of a Musical Winner
    1998 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Winner
    1998 Outstanding Lighting Design Winner
    1998 Outstanding Set Design for a Musical Winner
    1998 Outstanding Sound Design Winner
    1998 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee
    1998 Outstanding Costume Design Winner
    1998 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee
    Drama League
    1998 Distinguished Production of a Musical Nominee
    New York Drama Critics' Circle
    1998 Best Musical Winner
    Outer Critics Circle
    1998 Outstanding Set Design Winner
    1998 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Winner
    1998 Outstanding Lighting Design Winner
    1998 Outstanding New Broadway Musical Nominee
    1998 Outstanding Choreography Winner
    1998 Outstanding Costume Design Winner
    1998 Outstanding Director of a Musical Winner
    Theatre World Awards
    1998 Theatre World Award Winner
    Tony Award
    1998 Musical Winner
    1998 Best Orchestrations Nominee
    1998 Best Original Score Nominee
    1998 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Winner
    1998 Best Book of a Musical Nominee
    1998 Best Choreography Winner
    1998 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Winner
    1998 Best Direction of a Musical Winner
    1998 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee
    1998 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee

    QUICK STATS

    (as of Nov 27, 2022) Total Current Gross: $1,787,220,960.70 Highest Weekly Gross: $3,696,974.00 (Week Ending Dec 30, 2018)   Average Ticket Price: $108.68 Average % Capacity: 97.62%

    Grosses

    Week Ending Week Number This Week Gross Potential Gross Diff $ Avg Ticket Top Ticket Seats Sold Seats in Theatre Perfs Previews % Cap This Week Diff % cap
    Nov 27, 2022 27 $2,674,898.00 $818,348.00 $209.43 $199.00 12,772 1,696 8 0 94.13% -4.96%
    Nov 20, 2022 26 $1,856,550.00 $318,741.00 $138.08 $199.00 13,445 1,696 8 0 99.09% 1.60%
    Nov 13, 2022 25 $1,537,809.00 -$223,347.00 $116.26 $199.00 13,227 1,696 8 0 97.49% -1.06%
    Nov 6, 2022 24 $1,761,156.00 $56,439.00 $131.71 $199.00 13,371 1,696 8 0 98.55% 1.82%
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