The Lion King Tour Takes in Over $1 Billion at the Box Office; Tour Dates Announced through Summer 2014 | Playbill

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News The Lion King Tour Takes in Over $1 Billion at the Box Office; Tour Dates Announced through Summer 2014 Disney's Tony-winning musical The Lion King is celebrating two North American tour milestones, with the Gazelle tour playing its 100th engagement and the total touring box office gross now exceeding $1 billion.

Since 2002 more than 15 million theatregoers in over 70 cities across North America have seen the record-breaking musical.

The Lion King, which is currently the longest-running production on the road, opens July 11 at The State Theatre in Cleveland, OH, and plays for four weeks through Aug. 4, 2013.

“After 11 years of touring this theatrical phenomenon, we are tremendously proud to celebrate these milestones with our partners throughout North America who have presented The Lion King with consummate care and a tireless commitment to protecting the vision of the show’s creators,” said David Schrader, executive vice president and managing director, Disney Theatrical Productions, in a statement. “We look forward to many more years of sharing Julie Taymor’s extraordinary artistry with audiences across North America.”

“As we begin our 100th engagement, it is profoundly gratifying to reflect that the domestic touring productions of The Lion King have reached and inspired diverse audiences in so many communities across North America for more than 11 years,” added Jack Eldon, vice president, domestic, Disney Theatrical Productions. “We remain overwhelmed by the enduring response to the show and are enormously thankful to our patrons – new and returning - for their continued enthusiasm and support.”

The North American touring schedule follows: Cleveland – State Theatre
July 9 – Aug. 4, 2013

Charlotte – Belk Theater
August 6 – Sept. 1, 2013

Pittsburgh – Benedum Center
Sept. 3 – 29, 2013

Dallas – Music Hall at Fair Park
Oct. 2 – 20, 2013

Tempe – ASU Gammage Auditorium
Oct. 22 – Nov. 17, 2013

Los Angeles – Pantages Theatre
Nov. 20, 2013 – Jan. 12, 2014

Honolulu – Blaisdell Concert Hall
Jan. 14 – March 9, 2014

Seattle – Paramount Theatre
March 11 – April 6, 2014

Atlanta – The Fox Theatre
April 10 – 27, 2014

Toronto – Princess of Wales Theatre
April 30 – June 15, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Kennedy Center Opera House
June 17 – Aug. 17, 2014
 

 
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