On May 24 and May 25, fans of Disney’s The Lion King will get the opportunity to experience it like never before. Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event will have an incredible roster of cast members, a live orchestra led by conductor Sarah Hicks, and a beautiful venue. These performances will also see Emmy® Award-winning Disney Branded Television and Fulwell 73 Productions coming together to capture them and create the second music concert installment in their franchise, with the Disney+ Original special The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. This will be released at a later date that is yet to be announced.
For these special performances, an incredible cast has been brought together to bring the magic of this story to life on the Hollywood Bowl stage. North West will be making her Hollywood Bowl debut. She will have Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning Broadway star Heather Headley and Grammy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and the voice and spirit of The Lion King, Lebo M. along side her. They will be joining franchise originals Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane and special guest Jennifer Hudson.
About Disney’s The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
In “Disney’s The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl,” fans will experience life in the Pride Lands as a full orchestra performs Hans Zimmer’s rousing Oscar®-winning musical score led by conductor Sarah Hicks. Immersive live performances of the beloved songs written by Sir Elton John and lyricist Sir Tim Rice — including “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” (Academy Award® for Original Song), “Circle Of Life,” “Be Prepared” and “Hakuna Matata” — will be performed by the original cast members, Oscar winner Jeremy Irons (Scar, 1994), Oscar and Tony Award winner Nathan Lane (Timon, 1994), Billy Eichner (Timon, 2019), Ernie Sabella (Pumbaa, 1994) and Jason Weaver (Young Simba, 1994). Special guests include Bradley Gibson and Heather Headley (Simba and Nala, respectively, in the Broadway stage production) and recent EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson. Cast will perform select numbers for the first time at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring the Broadway show’s award-winning and artistically acclaimed costumes, set design and innovative puppetry.
Tickets are available for those who would like to experience this historic performance live. They can be purchased here:
- Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event – May 24
- Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event – May 25
Disney’s The Lion King was first released in 1994. It follows the story of a young lion cub who also happens to be heir to the throne. When tragedy strikes, he runs away from who he is only to later discover himself and take his place as the lion king. This movie became a global phenomenon and led to sequels, animated series, a Tony Award-winning stage musical, a live-action remake, and also live stage productions in the Disney Parks. Its music and its message continues to resonate with fans thirty years after fans first saw the sun rise on The Lion King.
What do you think of this performance at the Hollywood Bowl and it being turned into a Disney+ Original? Are you excited to see one or both of these productions? What other Disney musicals would you like to see get this treatment? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
