Synopsis

1998 Tony Winner for Best Musical

The Lion King follows the adventures of the young lion cub Simba, as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role of King.

Cast

J. Anthony Crane, Dionne Randolph, Brenda Mhlongo, Tony Freeman, Ben Lipitz, Nick Cordileone, Adam Jacobs, Syndee Winters, Omari Tau, Monica L. Patton, Ben Roseberry, Kolton Stewart, Jerome Stephens, Jr., Monique Lee, Madai Monica Williams, Izell O. Blunt, Russel Joel Brown, Anthony Bryant, Amyia Burrell, Nicholas Carriere, Alia Krutcher-Zachery, Erynn Marie Dickerson, Ntomb'Khona Dlamini, Trista Dollison, Ian Yurie Gardner, Shameika Hines, Christopher Figaro Jackson, Jason Lewis, Portia Madwaza, Vusi B. Mhlongo, Kendra Moore, Selena Moshell, Marquis Moss, Sihle Ngema, Rob Parks, Lashonda Reese, Rhea Roderick, Maurica Roland, Paul B. Sadler, Jr., Mpume Sikakane, John Sloan III, Sophia Stephens, Kevin Sims, Jason Veasy, Jeremy J. Weatherspoon, Electra Weston, Sharon Williams, Dion Wilson, Frank Wright II

Creative

• Lyrics by: Tim Rice
• Music by: Elton John
• Book by: Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
• Direction, Puppet/Mask/Costume Design: Julie Taymor
• Choreography: Garth Fagan
• Set Design: Richard Hudson
• Puppet and Mask Design: Michael Curry
• Lighting Design: Donald Holder
• Additional Music: Hans Zimmer
• Additional Music: Lebo M
• Additional Music: Mark Mancina
• Additional Music: Jay Rifkin

Tour Schedule

1. • June 16th, 2010 – July 11th, 2010
   • Keller Auditorium
2. • July 13th, 2010 – Aug. 8th, 2010
   • Queen Elizabeth Theatre
3. • Aug. 11th, 2010 – Sept. 26th, 2010
   • Capitol Theatre
4. • Sept. 29th, 2010 – Nov. 27th, 2010
   • Ford Center for the Performing Arts - Cadillac Palace
5. • Nov. 30th, 2010 – Jan. 2nd, 2011
   • Chrysler Hall
6. • Jan. 4th – 30th, 2011
   • Durham Performing Arts Center
7. • Feb. 1st – 20th, 2011
   • PPAC
8. • Feb. 22nd, 2011 – March 20th, 2011
   • Proctor's Theatre
9. • March 22nd, 2011 – April 17th, 2011
   • Auditorium Theatre
10. • April 19th, 2011 – May 22nd, 2011
    • The Princess of Wales Theatre
11. • June 14th, 2011 – July 10th, 2011
    • Schuster Center