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. Born into the royal family, precocious cub Simba spends his days exploring the sprawling savanna grasslands and idolizing his kingly father, Mufasa, while youthfully shirking the responsibility his position in life requires.
When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew.
But when 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. A vibrant and exciting tale from the great creatives at Disney, The Lion King is a story of love and redemption that nobody should miss.
The production features Patrick R. Brown as Scar, Gerald Ramsey as Mufasa, Mukelisiwe Goba as Rafiki, Drew Hirshfield as Zazu, Ben Lipitz as Pumbaa, Nick Cordileone as Timon, Aaron Nelson as Simba, Nia Holloway as Nala, Keith Bennett as Banzai, Tiffany Denise Hobbs as Shenzi and Robbie Swift as Ed.
The role of Young Simba is alternated between BJ Covington and Tré Jones and the role of Young Nala is alternated between Savanna Fleisher and Mikari Tarpley.
Single tickets start at $31 and may be purchased online at SCFTA.org, the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787.
For inquiries about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746. The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, October 17 will include audio description, open captioning and sign language interpretation.
THE LION KING is only the second show in history to generate five productions worldwide running 10 or more years. 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 show’s director, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor continues to play an integral part in the show’s ongoing success. The first woman to win a Tony Award for Direction of a Musical, Taymor has in recent years supervised new productions of the show around the world.
For more information worldwide, visit LionKing.com. Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds Sandy and Harriet Sandhu for their special underwriting of THE LION KING. Kia is the Official Automotive Partner of the Center and United Airlines is the Official Airline of the Center. Time Warner is the Media Partner of the Broadway and Curtain Call Series
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