The Lion King Closing?

[ClapYo'Hands]

There are rumours on Twitter that in addition to Chicago and Blood Brothers (I said these things come in threes!) The Lion King could close within the next year. There are speculative dates ranging between the end of 2012 and April 2013.

Anyone heard anything of this rumour? Since the huge tour is opening it could make sense for its London life to come to an end, but the rumour could just be that, a rumour.

[THEATRE FAN]

Not true.

[DeNada]

This is almost certainly absolute bollocks. Lion King is one of the biggest hits in the West End and continues to have amazing year after amazing year. It's not going anywhere at the moment.

[AnythingGoes23]

Completely untrue,

The Likn King is still a show people may higher end prices for. It will be roaring on for years to come yet.

[Jonwo]

I can't see TLK going for a while yet, the tour's going to do massive business regionally but I imagine it'll remain a top choice for tourists and families.

[devonian.t]

I think people are putting 2 and 2 together and making 5, just because the tour is going out.

[Princeton Returns]

Yeah, can't see this happening anytime soon. I'd put money on Billy Elliott closing a the 3rd long runner (if as you say they come in 3s)

[Jonwo]

I wouldn't be surprised if Billy Elliot closes but I imagine it'll be 2013 rather than 2012.