The show is produced by Disney, the parent company of abc7NY. All told, 16 original staff members continue their vital work onstage and off. Seven musicians have been in the orchestra pit since its Broadway opening, including Karl Jurman, who has been musical director since 2005. Lindiwe Dlamini has performed in the show since its first pre-Broadway preview in Minneapolis in the summer of 1997. Many of the artists and craftspeople who launched the show remain an integral part of it. With "The Lion King" at 10,000 main stem performances, they are the longest-running Black composer and choreographer in Broadway history.
That is more than the combined populations of Canada, Greece, Sweden, Holland, Denmark and Australia!ĭirector, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor, the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical, remains actively involved in the show, launching new productions and maintaining the flagship Broadway production.Ĭomposer Lebo M and the Tony-winning choreographer Garth Fagan hold their own Broadway records. When you consider all of the tours and international productions of the show, about 112 million people have seen it worldwide. Over the last 25 years, "The Lion King" has played nearly 60,000 performances worldwide. The Broadway production opened on Novemand has played through four New York City Mayoral administrations, five presidential administrations and 11 Olympics.
This accomplishment comes fresh off the show's celebration of its 25th anniversary. NEW YORK CITY (WABC) - "The Lion King" will celebrate a big milestone Saturday night: its 10,000th performance on Broadway. To purchase 14 or more tickets, visit Broadway Inbound.When you consider all of the tours and international productions of the show, about 112 million people have seen it worldwide. Now is the time to join the circle of life at The Lion King, The Award-Winning Best Musical, playing on Broadway eight times a week at the Minskoff Theatre. The Lion King also features the exceptional work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and a magnificent score crafted by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Elton John and Tim Rice. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor reimagines the popular story using some of the theater’s most extraordinary stagecraft. Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Disney’s The Lion King showcases the talents of one of the most acclaimed creative teams on Broadway. As The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.” A remarkable tale of hope and adventure, The Lion King has found its way into the hearts of millions. at The Lion King.Įxperience the stunning artistry, the unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of this musical theater phenomenon-one of the most awe-inspiring productions ever brought to life on stage.
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