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a b "Broadway's Lion King Now Nine Minutes Shorter". Playbill. June 26, 2010 . Retrieved July 22, 2017.
Staff, Playbill (March 12, 2020). "Broadway Goes Dark Amid Coronavirus Concerns" . Retrieved January 5, 2023. Dan Bacalzo (September 10, 2009). "Lion King Cast to Perform on September 23 Dancing With the Stars". Theater Mania. Gaia Aikman will be the first actress ever to perform as both Young and Adult Nala. She was one of the children assigned for that role in the original Dutch production (2004–2006) and was selected as the leading for the adult version of the same character in the Dutch revival production (2016–2017). Other notable young actors and actress' who have gone on to be a part of the Adult Ensemble include: Lauren Alexandra Young Nala (London 2000) Ensemble Cover Nala (London 2013–2014), André Fabien Francis Young Simba (London 2004) Ensemble (Germany 2015–2018), Jermaine Woods Young Simba (London 2005) Ensemble Cover Ed (UK Tour 2014–2015). Enrique Segura is the actor who played Ed for the longest timespan in the show, being on it for more than a decade. Bestoftheatre.co.uk. Disney's The Lion King sets date for West End return, Best of Theatre, March 22, 2021, accessed March 22, 2021.A French production debuted in Paris on September 22, 2007, at the Théâtre Mogador. This production won several Molière Awards and closed on July 25, 2010, after being watched by over a million people. [48] A French revival opened at the same Théâtre Mogador on November 11, 2021. [49] a b Gans, Andrew (September 22, 2014). "The Lion King Is Now Top Earner in Box-Office History". Playbill . Retrieved November 26, 2019. Christoph Buskies | Beauty and the Beast Musical UK". www.beautyandthebeastmusical.co.uk . Retrieved 2022-02-14. There have also been two English tours, visiting places all through the United Kingdom, going as far as Ireland. [45] The first one, named " The Zebra Tour", ran from September 6, 2012, to February 22, 2015, with stops in Bristol, Manchester, Dublin, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Plymouth, Bradford, Liverpool, Southampton, Sunderland and Cardiff. The second, the " Rhino Tour", started on July 9, 2019 and finished on November 11, 2023 after visiting Cardiff, Bristol, Edinburgh, Bradford, Manchester, Southampton, Sunderland, Birmingham, and Dublin. [46] Other countries Hamburg, Germany: Theater im Hafen (since 2001), accessible by boat The Lion King is a stage musical with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer. It is based on the 1994 Walt Disney Animation Studios' film of the same name. [1] Directed by Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. The show is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. [2]
Rescued by an unlikely pair of friends; Timon the meerkat, and Pumbaa the flatulent warthog, both themselves exiles, Simba grows up to enjoy life, whilst not quite escaping the trauma of his past. When Scar's rule threatens the future of the Pride Lands, will Simba finally accept his responsibilities of adulthood to return and stake his claim to the throne and restore harmony? CREATING THE SHOW Portia Manyike is the only actress to perform in three languages, though she was never promoted to leading cast member. She's been part of the ensemble in France, Brazil and Mexico.
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When actress Shirley Hlahatse was chosen as the leading Rafiki in the Mexican production of the show, it marked the first time in years an actress who had never been in the show before was given the role. In most occasions, understudies or standbys were promoted to leading. Elliot deBruyn; Meg Felling (15 September 2021). "Crowds Gather as The Lion King Reopens on Broadway". The New York Times. The New York Times . Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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