The Lion King: Twenty Years on Broadway and Around the World (A Disney Theatrical Souvenir Book)

The Lion King: Twenty Years on Broadway and Around the World (A Disney Theatrical Souvenir Book) by Lassell, Michael. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781484773765.

The Lion King debuted July 8, 1997, at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, and was an instant success before premiering at the New Amsterdam Theatre on November 13, 1997. It is Broadways highest grossing production of all time, having grossed more than $1 billion. The show won six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical, making Julie Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards. The Lion King continues to roar on Broadway and to perform to packed houses all around the USA and the world. In celebration of its 20th anniversary on Broadway, this volume will feature trace the origins of the show from the blockbuster animated film, feature stories from the creators and actors, and showcase never-before-published images both onstage and behind the scenes from the many productions around the world The Lion King is Broadways highest earning production of all time, having grossed more than $1 billion. The show won six 1998 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Lion King continues to roar on Broadway and to perform to packed houses all around the USA and the world. Searching for that perfect gift for the Broadway fan in your life? Explore more from Disney Editions: How Does the Show Go On? An Introduction to the Theater - The Frozen Edition The Lion King: Pride Rock on Broadway My Pride: Mastering Lifes Daily Performance from Broadways Record-Breaking Lion King Disney Aladdin: A Whole New World - The Road to Broadway and Beyond Peter and the Starcatcher: Acting Edition