BROADWAY IN HOUSTON
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DISNEY'S

THE LION KING
PERFORMANCES BEGIN JULY 5 FOR 8 WEEKS AT JONES HALL

JULY 5 - AUGUST 25, 2002

THE LION KING, winner of 24 major industry awards, is bringing all its awe - inspiring pageantry of costumes, masks, puppets, sets, lighting, special effects and magnificent musical numbers performed by an incomparable cast to Jones Hall, July 5 - August 25, 2002.

DISNEY'S THE LION KING, Houston's most eagerly awaited stage production, will begin performances at Jones Hall on Friday, July 5, for a limited engagement of 8 weeks through Sunday, August 25. The opening night is Tuesday, July 9 at 8 PM.

Now in its fourth sold out year in New York at the New Amsterdam Theatre, THE LION KING is the winner of 25 major awards: six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, the New York Drama Critics awards for Best Musical, a 1998 Theatre World Award, the Astaire Award for Outstanding Choreography, a Drama League Award and a Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album. In addition, director Julie Taymor became the first woman in Broadway history to win the Tony Award® for Best Director of a Musical.

Elton John & Tim Rice's original score has been expanded for the stage and now features 15 numbers, including the five from the animated film. John and Rice have written three new songs and there are additional numbers by South African Lebo M and Mark Mancina, with contributions from Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING score is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, embracing the Academy Award® winning song "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and the haunting "Shadowlands."

In Houston, THE LION KING will play Tuesdays - Fridays at 8 PM, Saturdays at 2 PM and 8 PM, Sundays at 1 PM and 6:30 PM. Ticket prices range from $19.25 to $76.25. Tickets are available at the Jones Hall box office, all Ticketmaster locations, and online at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets, call 713/ 629-3700. Orders for groups of twenty (20) or more may be placed by calling 713/ 693-2692 or 1-888-451-5986.

The Houston engagement of THE LION KING is presented by arrangement with Society for the Performing Arts and is a subscription offering of the 2001-02 Broadway in Houston series.

Along with its daring design and direction from Director Julie Taymor, the score for THE LION KING blends American popular music from composer Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice, with African rhythms featuring songs by South African song writer Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer, The Rhythm of the Pride Lands recording, into a seamless and completely new whole.

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DISNEY'S
THE LION KING
Broadway's Award Winning Best Musical

July 5, 2002 through August 25, 2002

Bill Taylor of Corpus Christi, Texas writes to HoustonTheatre.com:

"Please provide the dates, times and ticket costs for various matinee performances of the Lion King which we've learned will be of help in the Jones Hall Auditorium July 5th through August 25th, 2002."

Purchase Policies:
* Please have 2 or 3 dates in mind
* Limit of 8 Tickets per household for the entire event.
* Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, Visa, MC, Discover or American Express
* Please check tickets for accuracy before leaving the window.
* No Exchanges, refunds or replacement of lost or stolen tickets.
* Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
* Captioned performances are Saturday, July 13, 2002 at 2:00pm and Sunday August 18, 2002 at 6:30pm.
The TDD # for tickets is 1-800-755-6244.
* Wheelchair seating is available on the Orchestra Level. Seating can be purchased through Ticket Master or at the Box Office.

Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Age Appropriate: ALL AGES.
Groups of 20 or more: 713-693-2692 or 1-888-451-5986
E-mail: houstongroups@clearchannel.com

Friday July 5, 2002 through Sunday July 7, 2002
Friday and Saturday 8:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm
Orchestra (Rows A-L) $131.25
Orchestra (Rows M-FF) $74.25
Grand Tier / Boxes $74.25
Mezzanine $64.25
Lower Balcony $54.25
Upper Balcony (Rows L&M) $24.25


Friday July 5, 2002 through Sunday July 7, 2002
Sunday 6:30pm
Orchestra (Rows A-L) $131.25
Orchestra (Rows M-FF) $69.25
Grand Tier / Boxes $69.25
Mezzanine $59.25
Lower Balcony $49.25
Upper Balcony (Rows L&M) $19.25

Tuesday July 9, 2002 through Sunday August 25, 2002
Tuesday through Thursday 8:00pm, Sunday 6:30pm
Orchestra (Rows A-L) $131.25
Orchestra (Rows M-FF) $71.25
Grand Tier / Boxes $71.25
Mezzanine $61.25
Lower Balcony $51.25
Upper Balcony (Rows L&M) $21.25

Tuesday July 9, 2002 through Sunday August 25, 2002
Friday and Saturday 8:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm
Orchestra (Rows A-L) $131.25
Orchestra (Rows M-FF) $76.25
Grand Tier / Boxes $76.25
Mezzanine $66.25
Lower Balcony $56.25
Upper Balcony (Rows L&M) $26.25

WEEK 1
*Preview Performance. Shows prior to the Official Press Opening
*Friday July 5, 2002 8:00pm
*Saturday July 6, 2002 2:00pm
*Saturday July 6, 2002 8:00pm
*Sunday July 7, 2002 1:00pm
*Sunday July 7, 2002 6:30pm

WEEK 2
**Subscription Performance - Limited Capacity
Tuesday** July 9, 2002 8:00pm
Wednesday** July 10, 2002 8:00pm
Thursday** July 11, 2002 8:00pm
Friday** July 12, 2002 8:00pm
Saturday** July 13, 2002 2:00pm
Saturday** July 13, 2002 8:00pm
Sunday** July 14, 2002 1:00pm
Sunday** July 14, 2002 6:30pm

WEEK 3
Tuesday** July 16, 2002 8:00pm
Wednesday** July 17, 2002 8:00pm
Thursday** July 18, 2002 8:00pm
Friday** July 19, 2002 8:00pm
Saturday** July 20, 2002 2:00pm
Saturday** July 20, 2002 8:00pm
Sunday** July 21, 2002 1:00pm
Sunday** July 21, 2002 6:30pm

WEEK 4
Tuesday July 23, 2002 8:00pm
Wednesday July 24, 2002 8:00pm
Thursday July 25, 2002 8:00pm
Friday July 26, 2002 8:00pm
Saturday July 27, 2002 2:00pm
Saturday July 27, 2002 8:00pm
Sunday July 28, 2002 1:00pm
Sunday July 28, 2002 6:30pm

WEEK 5
Tuesday July 30, 2002 8:00pm
Wednesday July 31, 2002 8:00pm
Thursday August 1, 2002 8:00pm
Friday August 2, 2002 8:00pm
Saturday August 3, 2002 2:00pm
Saturday August 3, 2002 8:00pm
Sunday August 4, 2002 1:00pm
Sunday August 4, 2002 6:30pm

WEEK 6
Tuesday August 6, 2002 8:00pm
Wednesday August 7, 2002 8:00pm
Thursday August 8, 2002 8:00pm
Friday August 9, 2002 8:00pm
Saturday August 10, 2002 2:00pm
Saturday August 10, 2002 8:00pm
Sunday August 11, 2002 1:00pm
Sunday August 11, 2002 6:30pm

WEEK 7
Tuesday August 13, 2002 8:00pm
Wednesday August 14, 2002 8:00pm
Thursday August 15, 2002 8:00pm
Friday August 16, 2002 8:00pm
Saturday August 17, 2002 2:00pm
Saturday August 17, 2002 8:00pm
Sunday August 18, 2002 1:00pm
Sunday August 18, 2002 6:30pm

WEEK 8
Tuesday August 20, 2002 8:00pm
Wednesday August 21, 2002 8:00pm
Thursday August 22, 2002 8:00pm
Friday August 23, 2002 8:00pm
Saturday August 24, 2002 2:00pm
Saturday August 24, 2002 8:00pm
Sunday August 25, 2002 1:00pm
Sunday August 25, 2002 6:30pm

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HOUSTON AUDITIONS SLATED JULY 13, 2002
FOR BROADWAY AND NATIONAL TOURING COMPANY
PRODUCTIONS OF DISNEY'S AWARD-WINNING MUSICALS
"THE LION KING" AND "AIDA"

CASTING CALL ANNOUNCED FOR PRINCIPLE ROLES OF SIMBA, NALA, AIDA
AND ENSEMBLE SINGERS AND DANCERS

In conjunction with a national casting search for singers for the Broadway
and National Touring Companies of Disney's award-winning musicals THE LION
KING and AIDA, Disney Theatrical Productions will hold auditions in Houston
on Saturday, July 13 at Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway.
Sign-in begins at 9:30 a.m. for auditions starting at 10 a.m. Sign-in concludes at 12 Noon.
Auditions will be held for the principle roles of Simba, Nala and Aida, as
well as Ensemble roles (lions, warriors, etc.) requiring strong singers and
dancers who sing.
Casting directors are seeking men and women, ages 18-35, who can sing, dance
and act. The roles require actors who have a strong rock/pop voice, sex
appeal and charm, and actors of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
For directions to Stages only, call 713-527-0123.
All performers should prepare and bring sheet music for a short (16 bars),
contemporary pop/rock/gospel song that shows-off their voice and vocal
range. An accompanist will be provided. Those auditioning should also bring
a photo and resume stapled together.
Any performers who are unable to attend may send their photo and resume
ASAP
to: Binder Casting, 321 West 44 St., Suite 606, New York, NY 10036, Attn:
The Lion King. For more information, call the Disney Theatrical Casting
Hotline: 212-827-5450, or log on to www.Disneyonbroadway.com.
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