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January 18-29, 2023
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, coming to Bass Performance Hall!
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING 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 the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and 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.
Special rates available for groups of 10+
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.
The touring version is cinematic and lush, with a huge cast, a big sound and endless visual treats. If you want to put your children under the spell of theater, you couldn’t do better than to bring them to this show, where the enchantment of a conjured world will take their breath away.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Believe the hype. ‘The Lion King’ is every bit as good as advertised, and then some.
San Antonio Express-News
A wondrous spectacle of imaginative puppetry, African rhythms, athletic dance and brilliant design. It grabs hold of your imagination from its very first moments.
San Fransisco Chronicle
No matter how many times you see it, the opening number, “Circle of Life,” in which the ensemble becomes one with the Serengeti menagerie…is pure enchantment.
Washington Post