IT IS TIME!
THE WORLD’S #1 MUSICAL, DISNEY’S THE LION KING TO PREMIERE IN BANGKOK THIS SEPTEMBER

The first international tour of the world’s #1 musical coming to Thailand. Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions announces the international tour of Disney’s THE LION KING is to premiere in Bangkok promoted by BEC-Tero Scenario in September 2019 at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre. The international tour, which is the 25th global production of Broadway’s landmark musical, will be performed in English with Thai subtitles.

“We’re excited to bring the world-renowned stage production of The Lion King to Thailand,” said Thomas Schumacher, President & Producer, Disney Theatrical Productions. “Julie Taymor and her extraordinary creative team have realized a production of enormous scale, beauty and heart and I cannot wait for new audiences to join us.”

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THE LION KING is a one-of-a-kind majestic production that has established a new level of artistry for musical theatre from the staging, costumes, and choreography which are reminiscent of the vast savannahs of Africa and its distinctive animal characters. The musical is also greatly shaped by African music, language, and arts.

The production has received attention for supporting the foundations of the local Thai musical market by performing in Bangkok from Sunday 15 September 2019 in what will be the longest run for an international musical in the city.

Ticket prices start at Bt1,500 and are available from Saturday 30 March 2019 at all ThaiTicketMajor outlets or log on to www.thaiticketmajor.com or contact 0-2262-3838. Special sponsor pre-sale is available Thursday 28-Friday 29 March 2019 for Bangkok Bank credit card customers.You can sign up to receive more information and be first in line to purchase tickets to experience the world’s #1 musical, Disney’s THE LION KING at Muangthai Ratchadalai Theatre by logging on to www.bectero.com or at facebook: bectero or Line: BEC TERO CONCERTS or Twitter: @BEC_Tero_Ent or Instagram: BECTERO_ENTERTAINMENT.

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ABOUT THE LION KING

After 21 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, 25 global productions have been seen by more than 95 million people.  Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), THE LION KING is the only show in history to generate six productions worldwide running 15 or more years.  Performed in eight different languages (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese), productions of THE LION KING can currently be seen on Broadway; London s West End; Hamburg; Tokyo; Madrid; Scheveningen, Holland; Singapore; South Korea and on tour across North America, for a total of nine productions running concurrently across the globe. Having played over 100 cities in 20 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.

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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 has in recent years supervised new productions of the show around the world.

The Broadway score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music 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 the haunting ballad “Shadowland.”  The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed The Lion King animated 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), John Stefaniuk (associate director), Marey Griffith (associate choreographer), Clement Ishmael (music supervisor) and Doc Zorthian (production supervisor). Anne Quart serves as co-producer.For more information worldwide, visit LionKing.com

ABOUT MICHAEL CASSEL GROUP

The Michael Cassel Group is a leading live entertainment company formed to produce and present the world’s greatest musical and theatrical productions, live entertainment experiences, marquee events and concert attractions. Productions include the first international tour of the world’s #1 musical, The Lion King, the Australian premiere of the award-winning production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. On Broadway, the Michael Cassel Group is represented as a co-producer of two premiere musical productions, Pretty Woman: The Musical and The Cher Show. Previous productions include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Les Misérables, Kinky Boots, Singin’ In The Rain, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Lea Salonga in Concert and Darren Criss: Intimate and Live. In addition to the group’s expanding theatrical interests, the company represents former Australian Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard AC, former Olympian and global sporting administrator Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE and media personality Sami Lukis. For more information, visit michaelcassel.com

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TICKET INFORMATION

หมายเหตุ : THE LION KING เหมาะสำหรับผู้ชมอายุ 8 ปีขึ้นไป ไม่แนะนำสำหรับเด็กอายุต่ำกว่า 4 ปี , ขอสงวนสิทธิ์ 1 ที่นั่ง ต่อ 1 ผู้ชม

SHOW TIME
14 SEP - 13 OCT 2019
VENUE
Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre
TICKET PRICES : WEEKDAY (BAHT)

1,500

2,500

3,500

4,500

5,500

TICKET PRICES : WEEKEND (BAHT)

1,700

2,700

3,700

4,700

5,700

SEATING PLAN

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