The official website of Disney's The Lion King International Tour. For more information worldwide, visit LionKing.com. The Tony Award®-winning production is now playing exclusively in Melbourne at the Princess Theatre. A lot of people worldwide know The Lion King as a great cartoon movie, but the Americans have a great opportunity to see this fascinating show live. Disney announces the USA tour of The Lion King. 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. On sale date to be announced. Critics praise, “ The Lion King remains a dazzling, profound spectacle.” Led by Michael Cassel, the entrepreneurial company has enjoyed a “meteoric rise” (Australian Financial Review) and been named a “visionary” and “a producer with global cred changing the face of the stage” by The Weekend Australian. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 25 global productions have been seen by more than 100 million people. The success of this musical can be easily explained by its orientation towards the wide audience — it will be loved by both children and adults, Africans or Europeans, conservators and liberals. On sale date to be announced. The celebrations will launch the first match of the tournament between Australia and India at the Sydney Showground Stadium in February 2020. After triumphant seasons in Manila, Singapore, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, Taipei, Bangkok and Hong Kong; the show will open in Beijing in May 2020, with additional cities to be announced. Disney announces the USA tour of The Lion King. 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). Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney's beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. “We’re proud to partner with our long-time friend Michael Cassel to bring the world-renowned stage production of THE LION KING to these vibrant cities,” said Thomas Schumacher, President & Producer, Disney Theatrical Productions. Asia is a big part of my life, having spent four years in Indonesia and travelled throughout many countries in the region. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 25 global productions have been seen by more than 100 million people. Michael was Executive Producer of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Les Misérables, which won the Helpmann Award® for “Best Musical” before embarking on an Asian tour.