The opening is one of the best of any musical – ever – and thus expectations were high. All of this plus the creatively stunning African masking and puppetry that audiences have come to know, love and expect. Later, even the laugh by one of the hyenas received enthusiastic, anticipatory cheers.Īs Pride Rock rotates into place on an African savanna and an ark-worth’s of animals strolled the aisles of the theater and ascended the stage as “The Circle of Life” began to play.
From the audience’s response, it was clear that many in the audience had seen the show before. First there was the cry of Rafiki, the show’s guide played by Gugwana Dlamini.
As the house dimmed at The Fox Theatre for The Lion King’s current run (through June 19), it was clear within minutes that the show has lost neither its luster nor its appeal. In fact, compared to most jukebox musicals, it’s practically Shakespeare. There’s no question that The Lion King the musical is equally successful on its own terms. Although it may seem unfair to compare the latest tour of Disney’s The Lion King to a hamburger, it’s actually both a compliment and a testament to the quality of this theatrical adaptation of one of the franchise’s most successful animated features. Having already played more than 70 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly makes its Atlanta return at the Fox Theatre.One of the key achievements of successful fast food chains is that no matter where you travel, an entrée tastes consistently the same. The North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by more than 19 million theatergoers. The Lion King will play at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre January 10 – January 28, 2018. Premium Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item, are also available. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 40. Tickets start at $34 and are available by visiting /TheLionKing, by calling 1-85 or by visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office (660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308). Disney Theatrical Productions and Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King go on sale to the public Sunday, November 12.ĭisney’s The Lion King will leap onto the Fox Theatre stage on Wednesday, January 10 for a limited three week engagement through Sunday, January 28 as a special to the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2017/2018 season.
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