San Diego, get ready to hear The Lion King roar at the Civic Theatre from Tuesday, October 13 through Sunday, November 8.

Over 45 million people have discovered the wonder, the majesty, and the one-of-a-kind experience that is The Lion King, the world's most spectacular musical. The Lion King is an adventure that stretches the boundaries of Broadway, from the heart of Africa to the plains of your imagination. Now in its second sold-out decade in New York, The Lion King is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album and more.

Behind the Scenes: Lion Role Call
The malevolent “Scar” will be played by Timothy Carter, whose credits include The Three Musketeers and Macbeth with The Acting Company; King Lear, As You Like It, and Julius Caesar at Colorado Shakespeare Festival and more. Dionne Randolph will play the lion king “Mufasa.” Mr. Randolph’s credits include Smokey Joe’s Café, Little Shop of Horrors and Once on this Island. Performances in the role of “Young Simba” will be alternated between Chaz Marcus Fleming and Jerome Stephens, Jr. Mr. Fleming has studied acting and dance at the Harlem School for the Arts and has appeared in commercials and print ads for The Gap and Toys'R'Us. Mr. Stephens was recently seen in The Lion King on Broadway and in the feature film Away We Go.

The Lion King plays Tuesday – Sunday at the Civic Theatre. Ticket prices range from $20 to $79. Additionally, Premium Ticket Packages and group orders are available by calling 619.564.3001.

The Lion King is presented by arrangement with Broadway/San Diego – A Nederlander Presentation and is a subscription offering of the 2009-2010 Season. BroadwaySD.com - LionKingTour.com. 

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