The Lion King

THE LION KING Celebrates Its Most Successful Year in 2012

Disney's The Lion King defied industry expectations in a year that many industry experts had predicted would be challenging for theatres. Performing to almost 800,000 people at London's Lyceum Theatre, the show grossed over £38.6M - breaking its own record for the eighth consecutive year and once again setting a new record for highest grossing year in West End theatre history. (more...)

West End's THE LION KING Celebrates Best Year

Disney's The Lion King defied industry expectations in a year that many industry experts had predicted would be challenging for theatres. Performing to almost 800,000 people at London's Lyceum Theatre, the show grossed over £38.6M - breaking its own record for the eighth consecutive year and once again setting a new record for highest grossing year in West End theatre history. (more...)

BWW TV: THE LION KING'S 15th Anniversary Special - Watch Taymor's Rehearsal, Schumacher's Story & the Special Anniversary Curtain Call!

Broadway's landmark musical event The Lion King celebrated its 15th Anniversary Sunday evening with a one-night only celebratory performance benefitting The Actors Fund. Virtually the entire creative team, who collectively won six Tony® Awards for their work on the show, reunited for the sold out performance. (more...)

THE LION KING Goes On Sale at the Birmingham Hippodrome Tomorrow

The touring production of The Lion King will play Birmingham Hippodrome from Saturday 29th June 2013 as part of its first-ever UK tour. The legendary musical will visit Birmingham for a three-month season, giving audiences the opportunity to experience the global phenomenon in their local theatre. (more...)

Behind The Scenes: THE LION KING Plays Birmingham Hippodrome from June 2013

This morning I had the pleasure of attending The Lion King UK Tour press launch which will be playing at Birmingham Hippodrome from the 29th June 2013 for a three month run. (more...)

London's Best-Selling Musical, THE LION KING, Enters 14th Year at Lyceum

Disney's record-breaking musical 'The Lion King' enters its 14th triumphant year at London's Lyceum Theatre on October 19th. Having opened in 1999, this award-winning production remains the West End's best-selling stage production. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Inside Opening Night of THE LION KING at Bristol Hippodrome

The UK Tour of Disney's legendary musical The Lion King opened at The Bristol Hippodrome on September 6, 2012. Take look at the red carpet and opening night party with the cast and crew below! (more...)

Photo Flash: West End's LION KING Celebrates 5000 Performances!

On Tuesday 13th September the London Company of the award-winning stage musical The Lion King played its 5000th performance at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End. Now in its 12th record-breaking year, The Lion King has been seen by almost 10 million people in the UK and 60 million people worldwide, making it one of the most successful productions in theatre history. (more...)

THE LION KING Celebrates 5000th Performance!

On Tuesday 13th September the London Company of the award-winning stage musical The Lion King will play its 5000th performance at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End. Now in its 12th record-breaking year, The Lion King has been seen by almost 10 million people in the UK and 60 million people worldwide, making it one of the most successful productions in theatre history. (more...)

THE LION KING Celebrates Eleven Years In The West End

Disney's award-winning musical 'The Lion King' continues to reign as one of the most popular shows in West End history as it celebrates its eleventh anniversary at the Lyceum Theatre this month. (more...)

THE LION KING Welcomes The 500,000th School Pupil

Yesterday, the London production of Disney's The Lion King welcomed its 500,000th school pupil as part of the show's acclaimed Education Programme. (more...)

First Lady Michelle Obama And Daughters Visit UK THE LION KING

As part of their private visit to London, First Lady Michelle Obama and First Daughters Sasha and Malia Obama joined an audience of over 2000 theatre-goers at the Tuesday, June 9th West End performance of Disney's The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre. The visit to the award-winning musical was in celebration of Sasha's 8th birthday. (more...)