Disney’s The Lion King Returns To Syracuse
In its 20th year, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 24 global productions have been seen by more than 90 million people. Now you can see it too!
The Lion King returns to Syracuse for the first time since its triumphant premiere in September 2011. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event 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. The Lion King also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.
Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King is only the second show in history to generate five productions worldwide running 10 or more years. Translated into eight different languages (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese), productions of The Lion King can currently be seen on Broadway, London’s West End, Hamburg, Tokyo, Madrid, Mexico City, Shanghai, and Scheveningenand on tour across North America, for a total of nine productions running concurrently across the globe. Having played over 100 cities in 19 countries on every continent except Antarctica, The Lion King’s worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history.
The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
Disney on Broadway performances are recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All persons entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. A strobe light is used during the performance.
This exclusive three-week return engagement will premiere at the Landmark Theatre in Downtown Syracuse on October 26 and will play through November 12, 2017.
The run time of The Lion King is 2 hours and 30 minutes. If you want to watch it with many friends, you’d better buy a group ticket. Ticket sales are limited to a maximum of nine per purchaser in a seven day time period. For group sales of larger than nine, please email info@broadwayinsyracuse.com in advance.
Life in Syracuse is simple, and even a little bit boring for most people. We don’t have Michelin 3-star restaurants or Universal Studios. However, we still can live our life to the fullest. If you are a big fan of Disney or Broadway like me, don’t hesitate. Go and visit the Landmark Theatre, enjoy The Lion King now.
