The Lion King - Revision history

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	2007-8: The musical opened in South Africa in the year of its tenth anniversary, produced by [[Pieter Toerien]] in association with [[Lebo M]] (1964-). It opened in the newly opened [[Teatro Theatre]] at [[Montecasino]] in Fourways, Johannesburg in June, in the presence of key persons involved in the creation of the musical, as well as American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who had recently opened an educational academy for girls in Johannesburg. The cast and crew included [[David Matamela]] as resident choreographer. The show eventually closed on February 17, 2008.		2007-8: The musical opened in South Africa in the year of its tenth anniversary, produced by [[Pieter Toerien]] in association with [[Lebo M]] (1964-). It opened in the newly opened [[Teatro Theatre]] at [[Montecasino]] in Fourways, Johannesburg in June, in the presence of key persons involved in the creation of the musical, as well as American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who had recently opened an educational academy for girls in Johannesburg. The cast and crew included [[David Matamela]] as resident choreographer. The show eventually closed on February 17, 2008.
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		+	2026: ''[[Disney's The Lion King JR]]'' presented by [[National Children's Theatre]], led by Artistic Director [[Ivor Jones]] and directed by [[Game Bovana]], choreographed by [[Oscar Buthelezi]].

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 ==Translations and adaptations==
- Music Theatre International licenses two abridged versions of the musical: ''[[Disney's The Lion King JR]]'' (a 60 minute version), and [[Disney's The Lion King KIDS]] (a 30 minute version).
+Music Theatre International licenses two abridged versions of the musical: ''[[Disney's The Lion King JR]]'' (a 60 minute version), and [[Disney's The Lion King KIDS]] (a 30 minute version).
 == Performance history in South Africa ==

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	==Translations and adaptations==		==Translations and adaptations==
		+	Music Theatre International licenses two abridged versions of the musical: ''[[Disney's The Lion King JR]]'' (a 60 minute version), and [[Disney's The Lion King KIDS]] (a 30 minute version).

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--8: The musical opened in South Africa in the year of its tenth anniversary, produced by [[Pieter Toerien]] in association with [[Lebo M]] (1964-). It opened in the newly opened [[Teatro Theatre]] at [[Montecasino]] in Fourways, Johannesburg in June, in the presence of key persons involved in the creation of the musical, as well as American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who had recently opened an educational academy for girls in Johannesburg. The cast and crew included ***, [[David Matamela]] as resident choreographer. The show eventually closed on February 17, 2008.
+-8: The musical opened in South Africa in the year of its tenth anniversary, produced by [[Pieter Toerien]] in association with [[Lebo M]] (1964-). It opened in the newly opened [[Teatro Theatre]] at [[Montecasino]] in Fourways, Johannesburg in June, in the presence of key persons involved in the creation of the musical, as well as American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who had recently opened an educational academy for girls in Johannesburg. The cast and crew included [[David Matamela]] as resident choreographer. The show eventually closed on February 17, 2008.
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-''[[The Lion King]]'' is a musical
+''[[The Lion King]]'' is a stage musical by  Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice. Additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer.
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-Based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name, with music by Elton John and lyrics by [[Tim Rice]] along with the musical score created by Hans Zimmer with choral arrangements by [[Lebo M]]. Directed by Julie Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. The show is produced by Disney Theatrical.
+Based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets.
-The musical made its debut at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 8 July 8, 1997. An instant success, it then had its premiere on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theater on 15 October 15, 1997. On 13 June, 2006, the Broadway production moved to the Minskoff Theatre to make way for the musical version of ''[[Mary Poppins]]'', where it continued to run.
+Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, the musical made its debut at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 8 July 8, 1997. An instant success, it then had its premiere on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theater on 15 October 15, 1997. On 13 June, 2006, the Broadway production moved to the Minskoff Theatre to make way for the musical version of ''[[Mary Poppins]]'', where it continued to run.
 The show opened in the West End's Lyceum Theatre on 19 October, 1999 and is still running. The cast of the West End production were invited to perform at the Royal Variety Performance 2008 at the London Palladium on December 11, in the presence of senior members of the British Royal Family.
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 == Performance history in South Africa ==
-: The play, produced by Pieter Toerien in association with opened in Johannesburg in June, in the presence of key persons involved in the creation of the musical, as well as American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who had recently opened an educational academy for girls in Johannesburg. South Africa, under the auspices of **. The cast and crew included ***, [[David Matamela]] as resident choreographer.
+-8: The musical opened in South Africa in the year of its tenth anniversary, produced by [[Pieter Toerien]] in association with It opened in the newly opened [[Teatro Theatre]] at [[Monte Casino]] in Fourways, Johannesburg in June, in the presence of key persons involved in the creation of the musical, as well as American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who had recently opened an educational academy for girls in Johannesburg. The cast and crew included ***, [[David Matamela]] as resident choreographer. The show eventually closed on February 17, 2008.
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