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Send in the Clowns! The Lion King finished at Mandalay Bay Theater on September 8, 2012

The Lion King is now showing at Smith Center

Nov 19 - 30
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The Lion King

The Lion King at Mandalay Bay Theater

Send in the Clowns! The Lion King finished at Mandalay Bay Theater on September 8, 2012

The Lion King is now showing at Smith Center

Nov 19 - 30
More infoBook Tickets

Why see The Lion King?

The Lion King is on tour and hits the in , ,

Disney presents a musical that brings THE LION KING'S wildly popular story, the Oscar winning Elton John / Tim Rice songs, and an entire African landscape to the stage of the Pantages Theater.

Directed and designed by Tony Award winner Julie Taymor, THE LION KING fills the theatre with sights and sounds of one of Broadways most imaginative new talents - all to bring new life to Disneys crowd pleasing story of a young princes adventure-filled journey to adulthood - and the throne.

Key Information

Audience

The Lion King is suitable for elementary school children and older. Children under 5 years of age will not be admitted into the Theater.

Run Time

2 hours 40 minutes including one 15 minute intermission.

Dates

Finished Sep 8, 2012

Creative

Music - Elton John
Lyrics - Tim Rice
Book - Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Costume Design & Director - Julie Taymor
Choreography - Garth Fagan
Scenic Design - Richard Hudson
Lighting Design - Donald Holder

Awards

1998 TONY AWARDS
Best Musical
Best Choreography (Garth Fagan)
Best Direction of a Musical (Julie Taymor)
Best Costume Design for a Musical (Julie Taymor)
Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Donald Holder)
Best Scenic Design for a Musical (Richard Hudson)

Nominations
Best Book of a Musical (Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi)
Best Orchestrations (Robert Elhai, David Metzger and Bruce Fowler)
Best Original Score (Elton John, Tim Rice, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, Hans Zimmer)

1998 DRAMA DESK AWARDS
Outstanding Choreography (Garth Fagan)
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Julie Taymor)
Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Richard Hudson)
Outstanding Costume Design (Julie Taymor)
Outstanding Lighting Design (Donald Holder)
Outstanding Sound Design (Tony Meola)
Outstanding Puppet Design (Julie Taymor, Michael Curry)

Nominations
Outstanding New Musical
Outstanding Orchestrations  (Robert Elhai, David Metzger, and Bruce Fowle)

Reviews

Customer reviews

1 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)

V Robinson

Lion king Vegas

Loved the show last time in Vegas awesome ... Read more

Jane

Spectacular!

A spectacle of color and amazing choreography. The costumes and set are amazing. This vibrant and colorful production is perfect for all ages. Will definitely be paying another visit to the Mandalay!! ... Read more

Debbie

Lion King

I saw The Lion King at the Fox in St. Louis and was blown away. I have to admit that when I first saw footage way back in the 90’s of some of the animals and costumes, I just didn’t get it. I am so glad I came around and decided to give it a chance with an open mind. My oldest grandaughter decided not to see the show with us because of some issues she has with people in costume. I would love to bring her to Kansas City for a chance to experience the wonder of it. Breathtaking and awe inspiring!! I can’t recommend it highly enough!! ... Read more
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