NEWS FROM THE LION KING

DISNEY’S
THE LION KING

TO BE FEATURED ON
ABC’s “THE VIEW”
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

Disney’s THE LION KING will be featured on ABC’s “The View” this Friday, December 21. Tshidi Manye (Rafiki) and Dashaun Young (Simba) will perform “He Lives In You (Reprise)” on the program. “The View” airs locally on WABC-TV, channel 7 from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM EST. Check local listings for airtimes in your area.

Since its Broadway opening on November 13, 1997 (preview performances began October 15, 1997), THE LION KING has been seen by 45 million people worldwide. In addition to New York City where the show has remained among the top 5 selling shows on Broadway for 10 years, the curtain of THE LION KING currently rises seven more times every night all over the world in London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Paris, and two touring companies throughout the United States.

The score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from the 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 an album inspired by the animated film, "Rhythm of the Pride Lands," written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING score is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, embracing the Academy award-winning “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and the haunting “Shadowlands.”

Julie Taymor, along with Michael Curry, has created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. Scenic design is by Richard Hudson; Lighting design is by Donald Holder;

Costume design is by Julie Taymor. Choreography is by Garth Fagan. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay of THE LION KING.

Other members of the creative team include: Steve Canyon Kennedy, sound design; Michael Ward, hair and makeup design; Jay Binder, casting; Joseph Church, music director; Robert Elhai, David Metzger and Bruce Fowler, orchestrators.

The pre-Broadway engagement of THE LION KING had its world premiere on July 13, 1997 in Minneapolis at the historic Orpheum Theatre. The pre-Broadway engagement ran for eight weeks, closing on August 31, 1997.

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PLEASE NOTE PLAYING SCHEDULE

THE LION KING plays Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM, matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2 PM and Sunday at 1 PM and 6:30 PM. Running time for the production is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Tickets for THE LION KING are available at www.DisneyOnBroadway.com, the Minskoff Theatre Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster’s Disney on Broadway hotline at (212) 307-4747. Prices range from $51.25.-$121.25. For group sales and information please call (800)439-9000.

www.DisneyOnBroadway.com

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NEWS FROM THE LION KING

THE LION KING’S
DANNY RUTIGLIANO
CURRENTLY FEATURED ON
PLAYBILL RADIO
CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE INTERVIEW

Listen to original cast member Danny Rutigliano as he talks with Playbill Radio reporter Robert Viagas about celebrating 10 years of THE LION KING on Broadway.

Please click on the following link to hear the interview:
http://www.playbillradio.com/podcast/podcast.asp?ITEM_ID=321

Since its Broadway opening on November 13, 1997 (preview performances began October 15, 1997), THE LION KING has been seen by 45 million people worldwide. In addition to New York City where the show has remained among the top 5 selling shows on Broadway for 10 years, the curtain of THE LION KING currently rises seven more times every night all over the world in London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Paris, and two touring companies throughout the United States.

The score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from the 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 an album inspired by the animated film, "Rhythm of the Pride Lands," written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING score is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, embracing the Academy award-winning “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and the haunting “Shadowlands.”

Julie Taymor, along with Michael Curry, has created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. Scenic design is by Richard Hudson; Lighting design is by Donald Holder;

Costume design is by Julie Taymor. Choreography is by Garth Fagan. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay of THE LION KING.

Other members of the creative team include: Steve Canyon Kennedy, sound design; Michael Ward, hair and makeup design; Jay Binder, casting; Joseph Church, music director; Robert Elhai, David Metzger and Bruce Fowler, orchestrators.

The pre-Broadway engagement of THE LION KING had its world premiere on July 13, 1997 in Minneapolis at the historic Orpheum Theatre. The pre-Broadway engagement ran for eight weeks, closing on August 31, 1997.

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PLEASE NOTE PLAYING SCHEDULE

THE LION KING plays Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM, matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2 PM and Sunday at 1 PM and 6:30 PM. Running time for the production is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Tickets for THE LION KING are available at www.DisneyOnBroadway.com, the Minskoff Theatre Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster’s Disney on Broadway hotline at (212) 307-4747. Prices range from $51.25.-$121.25. For group sales and information please call (800)439-9000.

www.DisneyOnBroadway.com

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NEWS FROM THE LION KING

DISNEY’S THE LION KING
TO BE FEATURED ON
ABC’S GOOD MORNING AMERICA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12

In celebration of 10 years on Broadway, Disney’s THE LION KING will be featured on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Award winning director, Julie Taymor and Producer Thomas Schumacher recently sat down to speak about the production’s 10th Anniversary and the worldwide success. To watch, tune in Monday, November 12 during the 8 AM hour. “Good Morning America” airs locally on WABC-TV (Channel 7).

Disney’s THE LION KING celebrates its 10th Anniversary on Broadway Sunday, November 11 with a gala performance at the Minskoff Theatre. Since its Broadway opening on November 13, 1997 (preview performances began October 15, 1997), THE LION KING has been seen by 45 million people worldwide. In addition to New York City where the show has remained among the top 5 selling shows on Broadway for 10 years, the curtain of THE LION KING currently rises seven more times every night all over the world in London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Paris, and two touring companies throughout the United States.

In addition to New York City where the show has remained among the top 5 selling shows on Broadway for 10 years, the curtain of THE LION KING currently rises seven more times every night all over the world in London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Paris, and two touring companies throughout the United States. Worldwide, the show has been seen by over 45 million people and has grossed over $3 billion.

The score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from the 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 an album inspired by the animated film, "Rhythm of the Pride Lands," written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING score is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, embracing the Academy award-winning “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and the haunting “Shadowlands.”

Julie Taymor, along with Michael Curry, has created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. Scenic design is by Richard Hudson; Lighting design is by Donald Holder;

Costume design is by Julie Taymor. Choreography is by Garth Fagan. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay of THE LION KING.

Other members of the creative team include: Steve Canyon Kennedy, sound design; Michael Ward, hair and makeup design; Jay Binder, casting; Joseph Church, music director; Robert Elhai, David Metzger and Bruce Fowler, orchestrators.

The pre-Broadway engagement of THE LION KING had its world premiere on July 13, 1997 in Minneapolis at the historic Orpheum Theatre. The pre-Broadway engagement ran for eight weeks, closing on August 31, 1997.

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PLEASE NOTE PLAYING SCHEDULE

THE LION KING plays Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM, matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2 PM and Sunday at 1 PM and 6:30 PM. Running time for the production is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Tickets for THE LION KING are available at www.DisneyOnBroadway.com, the Minskoff Theatre Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster’s Disney on Broadway hotline at (212) 307-4747. Prices range from $51.25-$121.25. For group sales and information please call (800)439-9000.

www.DisneyOnBroadway.com

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DISNEY’S THE LION KING’S
AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR
JULIE TAYMOR
NOW FEATURED ON THE CHARLIE ROSE SHOW
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SEGMENT

Tony Award® winning director Julie Taymor, recently visited “The Charlie Rose Show” to speak about the upcoming 10th anniversary of the smash hit, THE LION KING and her new film, Across the Universe.
Click here to view the segment.

The Tony Award® winning THE LION KING opened November 13, 1997 (previews began October 15) at the New Amsterdam Theatre and is now playing at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre (Broadway at West 45th Street).

Worldwide, THE LION KING, is the winner of over 70 major awards: six Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, the New York Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, a 1998 Theatre World Award, the Astaire Award for Outstanding Choreography, a Drama League Award and a Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, for the Original Broadway Cast Recording, which is certified Platinum.

In addition, Julie Taymor made Broadway history by becoming the first woman in theatrical history to win the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical.

The score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from the 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 an album inspired by the animated film, "Rhythm of the Pride Lands," written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING score is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, embracing the Academy award-winning “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and the haunting “Shadowland.”

Julie Taymor, along with Michael Curry, has created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. Scenic design is by Richard Hudson; Lighting design is by Donald Holder. Costume design is by Julie Taymor. Choreography is by Garth Fagan. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay of THE LION KING.

Now in its 10th year on Broadway, THE LION KING has become a worldwide phenomenon with eight productions worldwide: New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Seoul, Johannesburg, two U.S. national tours, and Paris.

Tickets for THE LION KING are available at the Minskoff Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster at (212)307-4747. Prices range from $40.-$121.25. For group sales and information please call (800)439-9000.

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www.DisneyOnBroadway.com

NEWS FROM THE LION KING

DISNEY’S THE LION KING
FEATURED ON JEOPARDY!
AMERICA’S FAVORITE QUIZ SHOW®
TOMORROW: FRIDAY, JULY 13

Disney’s THE LION KING will be mentioned in a clue on “Jeopardy!” tomorrow, Friday, July 13 in a category called Pop Culture: 1999 in the Double Jeopardy round of the show. “Jeopardy!” airs in New York on WABC-TV Channel 7 from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. Check local listings for times outside the NY area.

The Tony Award® winning THE LION KING opened November 13, 1997 (previews began October 15) at the New Amsterdam Theatre and is now playing at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre (Broadway at West 45th Street).

Worldwide, THE LION KING, is the winner of over 70 major awards: six Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, the New York Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, a 1998 Theatre World Award, the Astaire Award for Outstanding Choreography, a Drama League Award and a Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, for the Original Broadway Cast Recording, which is certified Platinum.

In addition, director Julie Taymor made Broadway history by becoming the first woman in theatrical history to win the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical.

The score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from the 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 an album inspired by the animated film, "Rhythm of the Pride Lands," written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING score is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, embracing the Academy award-winning “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and the haunting “Shadowland.”

Julie Taymor’s previous credits include The Green Bird, The Flying Dutchman, Fool’s Fire, Titus Andronicus and the Tony Award-nominated Juan Darien:A Carnival Mass at Lincoln Center. She is a winner of two 1998 Tony Awards for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Costume Design.

Julie Taymor, along with Michael Curry, has created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING. Scenic design is by Richard Hudson; Lighting design is by Donald Holder. Costume design is by Julie Taymor. Choreography is by Garth Fagan. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated feature and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay of THE LION KING.

Now in its 10th year on Broadway, THE LION KING has become a worldwide phenomenon with eight productions worldwide: New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Seoul, Johannesburg, two U.S. national tours, and upcoming in Paris.

JEOPARDY! a winner of 27 Emmy awards since its debut in 1984, was recently inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most awards won by a TV Game Show. The series is the #1-rated quiz show in syndication, and has held that title for over 1,000 weeks.

JEOPARDY! is produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. It is distributed domestically and internationally by CBS Television Distribution, a unit of CBS Corp.

Tickets for THE LION KING are available at the Minskoff Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster at (212)307-4747. Prices range from $40.-$121.25. For group sales and information please call (800)439-9000.

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www.DisneyOnBroadway.com