{"id":3560,"date":"2017-03-07T19:52:52","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T17:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=3560"},"modified":"2017-03-07T19:52:52","modified_gmt":"2017-03-07T17:52:52","slug":"the-lion-king-musical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2017\/03\/07\/the-lion-king-musical\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lion King Musical"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 25th Global Production And First International Tour Of Disney’s The Lion King To Premier In Manila March 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The tour will include Singapore, Korea, Taiwan and South Africa.<\/p>\n

Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions announces the first international tour of the world\u2019s #1 musical, Disney\u2019s THE LION KING, to premiere in Manila in March 2018 with additional engagements in Singapore, Korea, Taiwan and South Africa.<\/p>\n

The international tour, which will be performed in English, will launch in celebration of THE LION KING\u2019s 20th anniversary on stage and the title\u2019s 25th global production.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with our long-time friend Michael Cassel to bring the world renowned stage production of THE LION KING to these vibrant cities,\u201d said Thomas Schumacher President & Producer, Disney Theatrical Productions. \u201cJulie Taymor and her extraordinary creative team have realized a production of enormous scale, beauty and heart. I cannot wait for new audiences to join us in the Philippines, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan and South Africa, the show\u2019s creative birthplace.\u201d<\/p>\n

The show\u2019s director, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor said “It is wonderful that these countries in Asia will be able to experience this new South African cast of THE LION KING. They\u2019re in for a tremendous treat as the soul of this music will come through these extraordinary performers. Asia is a big part of my life, having spent four years in Indonesia and travelled throughout many countries in the region. It is thrilling to bring this production back to a part of the world that has been a major inspiration in my life.\u201d
\nSpeaking ahead of auditions to be held in South Africa, Lebo M, who provided additional music, lyrics, vocal score and arrangements to THE LION KING, commented \u201cThis international tour will provide the opportunity for audiences around the world to witness this incredible production, featuring South Africa\u2019s greatest talents.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first round of auditions for the international tour will commence in South Africa in March 2017.<\/p>\n

Further announcements regarding theatres and dates will be made over the coming months, with tickets for the international tour\u2019s premiere in Manila to go on-sale in October 2017, ahead of its opening in March 2018.<\/p>\n

Join the waitlist today for tickets and further information at:
\nLionKingInternational.com<\/a><\/p>\n