The Lion King at Durham Performing Arts Center

The Lion King Tickets

Durham Performing Arts Center | Durham, North Carolina

The Lion King

Marvel at the awe-inspiring strutting giraffes, gliding birds, and leaping gazelles that surround this Circle of Life! Carrying on with its North American Tour, The Lion King Musical graces a live performance at the Durham Performing Arts Center on Saturday 18th May 2024! Featuring a enormous ensemble of world-class performers, the superb costume design, colorful carved masks, and intricate make-up design will transport you to the views and vistas of the African savannah! Arriving this forthcoming spring, experience once again the heartwarming and powerful narrative of Simba and his path toward embracing his predetermined role as the powerful King of the Pridelands. Take hold of this chance to ultimately see the theatrical masterpiece that has garnered six Tony Awards, which includes Best Musical and Best Costume Design, combined with above 70 notable art awards throughout the decades! Experience this show at the splendid stage in Durham, North Carolina you and your companions can delight in an unrestrained visual venture. Don't wait—reserve your admission right now!

Get ready, because The Lion King is springing onto the platform at the Durham Performing Arts Center on Saturday 18th May 2024! After 21 years on the road, this stunning visual work of art continues to journey across North America.

Almost 30 years in the past, the Disney animated classic captivated fans around the globe with its touching narrative of resolve and valor as it follows Simba's path from his early lion cub years to his rise to the throne as King. Incorporating Swahili and Zulu, this musical remarkably showcases a total of five indigenous African languages, and the ensemble of performers involved plays a vital role in its achievements.

“Given that The Lion King is incredibly suffused with rhythms rooted in these [Gambian] traditions, sustaining enthusiasm for the show is effortless," shares Stefan Monssen, a percussionist trained in African techniques.
Variety lavishes praise on the musical, labeling it as a “new generation of felines” that keeps to take over Broadway with storm. In this review, it is noted that the Walt Disney Company has efficiently positioned itself as a strong and daring player in the legitimate theater scene.

In simple terms, Disney's "The Lion King" serves as a marvel, a theatrical feat that radiates beauty, intelligence, and innovation. The stage adaptation of the cherished 1994 animated motion picture outshines its original content in nearly all aspects, embracing remarkable visuals and compelling storytelling to the evocative score by Lebo M and the freshly African-influenced pop songs composed by Elton John and Tim Rice.

All live entertainment productions are highly recommended at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham. With advanced acoustics and a grand stage, the theater in this state offers the perfect setting for thoroughly immersing in a complete Lion King experience.

Can you sense it? Feel the passion tonight! Let the emotions flow with the pulse-racing score of The Lion King Musical, and purchase your Durham Performing Arts Center tickets today!

The Lion King at Durham Performing Arts Center


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