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An Evening of Kodaly, Mozart, and Brahms

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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An Evening of Kodaly, Mozart, and Brahms

June 2, 2023

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Hadestown

Performing Arts Fort Worth
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Hadestown

June 27 - July 2, 2023
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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Christopher Cross & Air Supply

UNT Health Science Center of Fort Worth
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Christopher Cross & Air Supply

June 9, 2023

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The Book of Mormon

Performing Arts Fort Worth
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Book of Mormon

July 28 -30, 2023
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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Disney's Frozen

Performing Arts Fort Worth
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Disney's Frozen

August 10-20, 2023
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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Stars of the Symphony

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Stars of the Symphony

August 26, 2023

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Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles

September 1-3, 2023

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Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist: Schumann and Brahms

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist: Schumann and Brahms

September 8-10, 2023

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Performing Arts Fort Worth
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Jagged Little Pill

September 15-17, 2023
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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To Kill A Mockingbird

Performing Arts Fort Worth
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To Kill A Mockingbird

September 29 - October 1, 2023
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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Dracula

Texas Ballet Theater
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Dracula

October 6-8, 2023

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Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky

October 20-22, 2023

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The FWSO's DJ Check: Barok and Rachmaninoff

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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The FWSO's DJ Check: Barok and Rachmaninoff

November 3-5, 2023

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Storybook: Cinderella

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Storybook: Cinderella

November 11, 2023

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Bond and Beyond

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Bond and Beyond

November 10-12, 2023

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Mermaids from Zemlinsky and Brahms

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Mermaids from Zemlinksy and Brahms

November 17-19, 2023

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Home for the Holidays

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Home for the Holidays

November 25-26, 2023

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SIX

Performing Arts Fort Worth
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SIX

November 28 - December 3, 2023
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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The Nutcracker

Texas Ballet Theater
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The Nutcracker

December 8-24, 2023

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Dallas Black Theater and the FWSO: Mozart and Stravinsky

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Dallas Black Theater and the FWSO: Mozart and Stravinsky

January 5-7, 2024

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Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute

January 19-21, 2024

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Edusei Conducts Mahler's Seventh

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Edusei Conducts Mahler's Seventh

January 26-28, 2024

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Disney's Aladdin

Performing Arts Fort Worth
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Disney's Aladdin

January 30 - February 4, 2024
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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Performing Arts Fort Worth
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

February 6-11, 2024
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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A Gala Evening with Renee Fleming and Rod Gilfry

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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A Gala Evening with Renee Fleming and Rod Gilfry

February 17, 2024

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Mixed Rep

Texas Ballet Theater
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Mixed Rep

February 23-25, 2024

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Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Beethoven Lives Upstairs

March 9, 2024

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John Williams Celebration

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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John Williams Celebration

March 8-10, 2024

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Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto and the Fifth Symphony

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto and the Fifth Symphony

March 15-17, 2024

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Wagner's Die Walkure and Sibelius' Sixth

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Wagner's Die Walkure and Sibelius' Sixth

April 19-21, 2024

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Harry Potter Children's Suite

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Harry Potter Children's Suite

April 19-21, 2024

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Star Wars: The Empire Strike Back

April 26-28, 2024

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Beethoven's Violin Concerto: Beethoven and Shostakovich

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
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Beethoven's Violin Concerto: Beethoven and Shostakovich

May 3-5, 2024

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Beauty and the Beast

Texas Ballet Theater
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Beauty and the Beast

May 17-19, 2024

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Hamilton

Performing Arts Fort Worth
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Hamilton

June 11-23, 2024
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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Mamma Mia!

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Mamma Mia!

July 9-14, 2024
Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank

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Disney's The Lion King Sensory Friendly Performance

JANUARY 28, 2023 AT 1:00 PM

Support provided by: 
Robert D and Alma Moreton Foundation
Fort Worth Youth Soccer Association (FWYSA)

Performing Arts Fort Worth is proud to offer a sensory friendly performance of Disney's THE LION KING. This show will be performed in a supportive and judgment-free environment. 

This event is open to the public, but customary theater rules will be relaxed. Audience members can stand, move, talk and make noises as needed.  

Slight adjustments to the production will include reduction of any jarring sounds or strobe lights focused into the audience. In the lobby there will be staffed quiet and play areas if anyone should need to leave their seats during the performance. Specifically trained volunteers will provide audience support. 

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE:

  • ASL Interpreters
  • Assisted listening devices
  • Booster seats
  • Sensory support encouraged and available
  • Designated quiet spaces and play areas
  • Open Caption available via GalaPro
  • Audio Descriptive Services

This performance is intended for community members who would benefit from a sensory friendly environment, along with their family and friends so that they may enjoy this experience together! We have created a resources page for you to learn more about the show and what to expect when coming to the theater. Please click the button below to continue to the Resource Page.

SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE RESOURCE PAGE

Due to overwhelming and unprecedented demand, we are at capacity and are unable to fulfill any additional requests at this time. Should current ticketholders be unable to attend and inventory become available, our Patron Services team will then address requests from the existing waitlist in the order in which they were received. No action is required from you.

If you have tickets to the performance and are now unable to attend, please email boxoffice@basshall.com to let us know.

Synopsis

A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award®-winning 1994 Disney film, THE LION KING is the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands.

When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pridelands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when the weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king.

Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

  • At the beginning of the show and at the beginning of the second act there is a large procession through the orchestra in the aisles. Please note this when choosing seat locations.
  • There are potentially scary moments in the first act with an onstage stampede and Mufasa falling from a cliff.
  • There are stairs at the edge of the stage that only the actors are meant to use. Please note this when choosing seat locations.
  • Act 1 is approximately 70 minutes, followed by a 20-minute intermission. Act 2 is approximately 60 minutes.  

Audience Recommendation:  Disney’s THE LION KING is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends this production for ages 6 and up. This is only to be used as a suggestion for you and your child; the decision to attend this show should be made by the parent or guardian. All persons entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Accessibility

We are thrilled to offer a variety of services for onsite accessibility needs. Click the link below to learn what additional services are offered at Bass Hall prior to your show, or visit the Accessibility Kiosk located in the West Lobby by the Box Office. If you require a specific accommodation that is not listed, one of our team members will be happy to assist you.

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Sensory Inclusive

Performing Arts Fort Worth has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an inclusive and seamless experience for all guests for all events including those with sensory needs.

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ADA Service Animals

Performing Arts Fort Worth (PAFW) adheres to regulations defined in the Department of Justice’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  

ADA only recognizes dogs as service animals and requires that they are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability, including but not limited to:

  • Visual impairments
  • Deafness
  • Seizures
  • Mobility impairments
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder

Service animals in training, emotional support animals, and dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. 

PAFW staff is trained to ask certain questions to determine if a dog is a service animal under ADA regulations. 

A service animal must be under the control of its handler. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal's safe, effective performance of tasks.