The Lion King at Murat Theatre

Here’s your chance to see one of the longest running Broadway musicals of all time! The Liong King, winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, is returning to the road and it’s taking over major theaters across the US and Canada! It’s an amazing opportunity to bring your family and friends to this immersive epic production that has conquered the world by storm! This amazing stage adaption of the Disney animated film will be making a coveted stopover in Indiannapolis, Indiana where its slated to light up the Murat Theatre! The production will deliver over 20 amazing performances in a span of two weeks or so! So it’s available for a limited time this fall and it’s all the more reason that you score your tickets early! So if you’re keen on experiencing this multi award winning, trailblazing, and highly innovative musical, then you better hurry and secure your tickets to see The Lion King at the Murat Theatre!

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“The breathtakingly staged Broadway adaptation of Disney’s king of the cartoon jungle is an instant theater classic.” – Entertainment Weekly

“A jaw-dropping magnificent spectacle. The show and the playhouse are enchanting.” – Newsday

BACKGROUND

This musical has pretty much broken any significant record set in the world of Broadway. The Lion King is currently the third longest running musical of all time and has sold over 18 million tickets in New York Alone. Meanwhile, the overall production, including the international and local touring ones, had been viewed by over 124 million people. It’s the highest grossing musical of all time, reeling in a total of $2 billion in gross ticket sales. With the film captivating the hearts of countless viewers, it’s only inevitable that the musical was just as successful. But the folks over at Disney Theatrical Productions didn’t just created a run-off-the-mill stage adaptation of a hit film. They brought in a monstrous team of visionaries and creatives that worked tirelessly to bring the magic of the silverscreen to the stage. Puppetry and mask innovations, authentic African music, intricate costumes, and top caliber casting made this mindblowing production into a reality. With the leadership and vision of director Julie Taymor and music from Tim Rice and Elton John, The Lion King certainly set the bar in visually and aurally stunning theatrical productions. 

THE PLOT

In the pridelands, the mandrill Rafiki calls on all the animals to gather at Pride Rock. The birth of prince Simba, a lion cub, is being celebrated. His parents King Simba and Queen Sarabi looked on with much happiness and pride. Prince Simba was to inherit the land but before that, he must grow up into a strong and honorable lion, much like his father. A lively young cub with a thirst for adventure, Simba likes to explore, but unfortunately curiosity got the better of him when he went beyond the boundaries of the Pridelands and ended up on hyena territory. The hornbill, Zazu, who’s also Simba’s baby sitter, warned the cubs against entering into the enemy’s lair. Will Simba’s adventurous nature and thirst for validation will bring this cub some trouble? Find out when you catch The Lion King musical at the Murat Theatre!

AWARDS

The musical gained countless prestigious accolades the year it opened on Broadway. In 1998, the musical won six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Choreography. Creative designers also won the Tony Awards for Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Desgin, and Best Lighting Design. That same year, the musical won eight awards at the Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Director and Outstanding Choreography. In 1999, the musical opened in London’s West End and became an amazing contender at the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award. The musical ended up winning Best Theater Choreographer and Best Costume Design.  

THE CREATIVE TEAM

The team behind The Lion King musical is a magnificent force that brought the most visually and aurally masterpiece to the big stage. Director Julie Taymor was in charge in delivering this epic to Broadway and she was also the co visionary and co designer for the innovative puppetry works. Taymor collaborated with Michael Curry. Meanwhile, the book was written by Roger Allers and Irene Mechi bringing the magical storyline to the stage. Choreographer Garth Fagan brought much dynamism to the stage. Moreover, the music is also the spirit of this wonderful epic with music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice with contributions from Lebo M., Hans Zimmer, Mark Mancina, and Kay Rifkin. Lastly, this amazing production is certainly the archetype of top notch entertainment with astounding work from Richard Hudson on scenic design, Donald Holder on lighting design, Michael Ward on hair and makeup, and Steve Canyon Kennedy on sound design. 

THE CAST

The North American touring cast comprises some of the most amazing talents in Broadway. This production carefully selected the best performers fitted for specific roles. The Lion King the musical features Gilner Domally as Simba, David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa, Peter Hargrave as Scar, Aaron Chao as Young Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala, Nick Cordileon as Timon, and Danny Grumich as Pumbaa. For the full list of cast, you can check out The Lion King musical’s official website.

“Taymor has introduced a whole new vocabulary of images to the Broadway blockbuster.” – The New York Times

REVIEWS

The Lion King Musical was met with immensely positive reviews from critics and fans. Being oen of the most innovative and immersive theatrical experiences in the history of Broadway, the production received countless rave reviews after it opened in New York. Entertainment Weekly called this masterpiece a classic, “The breathtakingly staged Broadway adaptation of Disney’s king of the cartoon jungle is an instant theater classic.” 

“Awe-inspiring! Broadway theater is alive again.” – Time Magazine

Over at the New York Times, the musical is a magnificent reminder of your childhood, “Seen purely as a visual tapestry, there is simply nothing else like it. Suddenly, you’re 4 years old again, and you’ve been taken to the circus for the first time.” The writer continued to deliver nothing but praises, “You can only marvel at the exotic procession of animals before you: the giraffes and the elephants and the hippopotamuses and all those birds in balletic flight.”

According to Variety, director Julie Taymor improves on the magic behind the film, “Julie Taymor’s staging of Disney’s The Lion King is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains and ingenuity.” Lastly, Newsday was awed by this amazing production, “A jaw-dropping magnificent spectacle. The show and the playhouse are enchanting. The unprecedented production is worth every penny. If this is Disney’s idea of a theme park, we are delighted to report that the theme is quality.”

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Murat Theatre is a popular entertainment venue located at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana. The space is a 2,500 capacity theater with Egyptian style architecture and design. The facility is equipped with state of the art sound and lights technology. Meanwhile, audiences get to enjoy plush comfortable seating and an amazing ambiance. The acoustics at this venue had always been considered as one of the best in Indiana. Besides amazing entertainment, visitors can also look forward to modern and clean bathrooms, great accessibility, and awesome customer service. 

HOW TO GET TICKETS

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