The Lion King at the Keller Auditorium
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Step into the magical realm of Broadway’s The Lion King at Portland’s Keller Auditorium, where the classic Disney tale roars to life with an enchanting twist. From January 10th through January 28th, this classic show invites audiences to embark on a majestic journey through the Pride Lands.
While honoring the spirit of the beloved Disney movie, The Lion King on Broadway expands upon the story, unveiling new layers of depth and emotion. The familiar tale of Simba’s journey to reclaim his throne is interwoven with captivating dance sequences, ingenious puppetry, and character arcs that breathe fresh life into the iconic story. The result is a seamless fusion of nostalgia and innovation that captivates from start to finish.
The cast was a whole collection of exceptional talent. They transformed the stage, and entire theater, into a living, breathing Pride Land. The young actors playing the child Simba and Nala had so much talent for their age! Their characters and stage presence made you instantly smile and love them. Darian Sanders, embodying adult Simba, infuses the character’s journey with such an infectious energy that could be felt throughout the auditorium. Khalifa White as adult Nala absolutely commands the stage, particularly in the heartwarming rendition of ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ with Simba, creating a truly unforgettable moment.
Beyond being a Broadway show, The Lion King is a magical experience made for the whole family. The vibrant costumes, mesmerizing animal characters, and infectious musical numbers create an enchanting atmosphere that transcends most age barriers. It’s a celebration of the circle of life that resonates with both the young and the young at heart, making The Lion King on Broadway the epitome of a kid-friendly theatrical masterpiece. While many children can enjoy this show, be sure to watch the video previews and become more familiar to make sure your children will enjoy the experience since there were some darker scenes that may be scary to some children, as well as some scenes that may not hold the attention of very young kids.
Ticket & Show Info
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January 10th (Wednesday) – 7:30pm
January 11th (Thursday) – 7:30pm
January 12th (Friday) – 7:30pm
January 13th (Saturday) – 2:00pm & 7:30pm PERFORMANCES CANCELLED
January 14th (Sunday) – 1:00pm & 6:30pm PERFORMANCES CANCELLED
January 15th (Monday) – 7:30pm PERFORMANCE CANCELLED
January 16th (Tuesday) – 7:30pm PERFORMANCE CANCELLED
January 17th (Wednesday) – 7:30pm PERFORMANCE CANCELLED
January 18th (Thursday) – 7:30pm ~~~ ADDED PERFORMANCE at 1:00pm
January 19th (Friday) – 7:30pm PERFORMANCE CANCELLED
January 20th (Saturday) – 2:00pm & 7:30pm
January 21st (Sunday) – 1:00pm & 6:30pm
January 22nd (Monday) – 7:30pm
January 23rd (Tuesday) – 7:30pm
January 24th (Wednesday) – 7:30pm
January 25th (Thursday) – 7:30pm ~~~ ADDED PERFORMANCE at 1:00pm
January 26th (Friday) – 7:30pm
January 27th (Saturday) – 2:00pm & 7:30pm
January 28th (Sunday) – 1:00pm & 6:30pm
Portland, OR – Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Portland announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 2 at 10 a.m. Portland’s most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Keller Auditorium stage on Sunday, January 7 for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, January 28. The opening night is Wednesday, January 10 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets for Disney’s The Lion King will be available at www.BroadwayinPortland.com.
In Portland, The Lion King will play Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. There will be a 1:00 p.m. matinee on Thursday, January 11. VIP Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a souvenir program, and a cinch bag, are also available. Beginning Monday, October 2 tickets will be available online at www.BroadwayInPortland.com.
Ticket buyers are reminded that www.BroadwayinPortland.com is the only official retail ticket outlet for all performances. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that Keller Auditorium is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance.
For more than 20 years, the North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by over 21 million theatergoers. Having already played more than 9,000 performances over 90 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly returns to Portland’s Keller Auditorium.
ABOUT THE LION KING
After 25 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 28 global productions have been seen by over 112 million people. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King has made theatrical history with six productions worldwide running 15 or more years, with four of those running 20 or more years.
Performed over its lifetime in nine different languages (English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese), productions of The Lion King can currently be seen on Broadway; London’s West End; Paris; Hamburg; Tokyo; Madrid; Sao Paulo and on tour across North America and the U.K. & Ireland for a total of nine productions running concurrently across the globe. Having played over 100 cities in 24 countries on every continent except Antarctica, 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 Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year, and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
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 supervises new productions of the show around the world.
The Broadway score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s songs from the Lion King animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer; and music from “Rhythm of the Pride Lands,” an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of The Lion King is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, ranging from the Academy Award®-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to Lebo M’s rich choral numbers.
Elton John, Lebo M, and Hans Zimmer all collaborated on the 2019 version of the film, executive produced by Julie Taymor and Thomas Schumacher, which has gone on to extraordinary worldwide success.
The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated The Lion King feature, and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the film’s screenplay. Other members of the creative team include Michael Curry, who designed the masks and puppets with Taymor, Steve Canyon Kennedy (sound design), Michael Ward (hair and makeup design), Anthony Lyn (associate director), Marey Griffith (associate choreographer), Clement Ishmael (music supervisor), Lisa Dawn Cave (production supervisor), Thomas Schlenk (general manager) andARC/Mark Brandon, CSA (casting). Anne Quart serves as co-producer.
For more information worldwide, visit LionKing.com, www.facebook.com/thelionkingusa and www.instagram.com/thelionking.
