The world’s #1 musical has finally arrived in Thailand!
Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions is proud to announce the Thailand premiere of the international tour of Disney’s THE LION KING in Bangkok at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre promoted by BEC-Tero Scenario. This tour is the 25th global production of Broadway’s most successful musical.
For a strictly limited engagement, tickets for the musical event can be purchased at all ThaiTicketMajor outlets and Thaiticketmajor.com.
“There is simply nothing else like it” The New York Times
“The most exciting, most inventive, most moving theatre that has ever come to Broadway” Newsweek
Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions is proud to announce the Thailand premiere of the international tour of Disney’s THE LION KING in Bangkok at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre promoted by BEC-Tero Scenario. This tour is the 25th global production of Broadway’s most successful musical.
For a strictly limited engagement, tickets for the musical event can be purchased at all ThaiTicketMajor outlets and Thaiticketmajor.com.
“There is simply nothing else like it” The New York Times
“The most exciting, most inventive, most moving theatre that has ever come to Broadway” Newsweek
THE LION KING is a worldwide phenomenon and this production is the world’s first international tour which premiered in Manila last year playing to sold out houses and now arrives in Thailand for the first time. Brilliantly re-imagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney’s beloved film is transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that will redefine your expectations of theatre. Audiences in Thailand will be treated to unbelievable performances by a truly global cast and crew, representing 19 nationalities, who have come together for the tour.
“This world-class production is awe-inspiring with incredible artists from around the globe. We are so excited to be bringing a musical of this magnitude to Thailand for the first time”, commented Producer of the international tour, Michael Cassel.
The principal cast of THE LION KING includes Ntsepa Pitjeng who returns to the role of ‘Rafiki’, having performed the role in the USA, UK, China, Brazil, and Switzerland productions. Straight from London is Jordan Shaw in the role of ‘Simba’, and Mthokozisi Emkay Khanyile in the role of ‘Mufasa’. Also from the United Kingdom is music theatre performer Antony Lawrence as ‘Scar’.
Australian actor André Jewson features as ‘Zazu’; Nick Mercer plays ‘Timon’ having performed the role in the UK and Switzerland productions and South African favourite Pierre van Heerden returns as ‘Pumbaa’.
Rounding out the principal cast are South African performers and up-and-coming star Amanda Kunene as ‘Nala’; Candida Mosoma returns to the role of ‘Shenzi’; Björn Blignaut as ‘Banzai’; and Mark Tatham as ‘Ed’.
Joining the company are four Asian actors; sharing the role of Young Simba are Ian Albert Magallona from the Phillipines and Jayden Lionel Ingram from Indonesia; sharing the role of Young Nala are Waynehart Claire Geonzon and Zoe Arabella Garcia both from the Phillipines.
“This world-class production is awe-inspiring with incredible artists from around the globe. We are so excited to be bringing a musical of this magnitude to Thailand for the first time”, commented Producer of the international tour, Michael Cassel.
The principal cast of THE LION KING includes Ntsepa Pitjeng who returns to the role of ‘Rafiki’, having performed the role in the USA, UK, China, Brazil, and Switzerland productions. Straight from London is Jordan Shaw in the role of ‘Simba’, and Mthokozisi Emkay Khanyile in the role of ‘Mufasa’. Also from the United Kingdom is music theatre performer Antony Lawrence as ‘Scar’.
Australian actor André Jewson features as ‘Zazu’; Nick Mercer plays ‘Timon’ having performed the role in the UK and Switzerland productions and South African favourite Pierre van Heerden returns as ‘Pumbaa’.
Rounding out the principal cast are South African performers and up-and-coming star Amanda Kunene as ‘Nala’; Candida Mosoma returns to the role of ‘Shenzi’; Björn Blignaut as ‘Banzai’; and Mark Tatham as ‘Ed’.
Joining the company are four Asian actors; sharing the role of Young Simba are Ian Albert Magallona from the Phillipines and Jayden Lionel Ingram from Indonesia; sharing the role of Young Nala are Waynehart Claire Geonzon and Zoe Arabella Garcia both from the Phillipines.
THE LION KING ensemble is: Chachano Báez, Dayan Kingsley Beukes, Mpho Bodibe, Reoagile Choabi, Tertia Coetzee-Dippenaar, Viridiana Cortés, Liso Gcwabe, Sheila Hernández, Phumelele Jili, Kudzai Christine Kapswarah, Lungile Khambule, Sfiso Matlala, Sipho Mlombile, Fumane Moeketsi, Noluyanda Mqulwana, Zodwa Mrasi, Lwazi Mzimase, Thato Nkwe, Thabani Ntuli, Peace Nzirawa, Nonofo Olekeng, Kiran Patel, Angeles Reyes, Phumelele Sikhakhane, Ope Sowande, Romy Jo Swales, Vuyelwa Tshona, Tlholo Tsotetsi, Zi-Rong Wu, Monde Zondi, Sandile Zondi, Bonga Zulu.
Some behind the scenes facts & figures….
1. It took three years to develop THE LION KING from screen to stage
2. In the animated movie, Rafiki The Baboon was presented as a male character but the musical changed it into a strong female character
3. The musical debuted in Minneapolis at The Orpheum Theatre in July 1997
4. The phrase “Hakuna Matata” (meaning “No worries”) is mentioned 25 times in the show
5. Julie Taymor is the first female director in Broadway history to win the Tony Award® for Best Director of a Musical (1998) for THE LION KING 6. THE LION KING celebrated its 20th anniversary two years ago and is the third-longest running show on Broadway.
7. To date, THE LION KING has won more than 70 global theatrical awards
8. The show won six Tony® Awards in 1998 for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Choreography
9. It took 34,000-man hours to build the masks and puppets for the original Broadway production
10. There are more than 200 puppets in the show, including rod, shadow and full-sized puppets
11. 5.5 meters is the height of the tallest animals in the show — the two giraffes in the “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” scene
12. The elephant nicknamed Bertha by the backstage crew in 1997 is the largest and longest animal measuring 4 meters long and 3 meters wide
13. There are six indigenous African languages spoken in the show: Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa (the click language), Sotho, Tswana, and Congolese
14. THE LION KING has been translated into eight languages – Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Mandarin, Spanish, and Portuguese
15. More than 100 million people have watched THE LION KING worldwide
The Bangkok season of THE LION KING will be the longest-ever run for an international musical in the city.
Ticket prices for THE LION KING musical live in Bangkok start at Bt1,500 and are now available at all ThaiTicketMajor outlets and at www.thaiticketmajor.com.
Some behind the scenes facts & figures….
1. It took three years to develop THE LION KING from screen to stage
2. In the animated movie, Rafiki The Baboon was presented as a male character but the musical changed it into a strong female character
3. The musical debuted in Minneapolis at The Orpheum Theatre in July 1997
4. The phrase “Hakuna Matata” (meaning “No worries”) is mentioned 25 times in the show
5. Julie Taymor is the first female director in Broadway history to win the Tony Award® for Best Director of a Musical (1998) for THE LION KING 6. THE LION KING celebrated its 20th anniversary two years ago and is the third-longest running show on Broadway.
7. To date, THE LION KING has won more than 70 global theatrical awards
8. The show won six Tony® Awards in 1998 for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Choreography
9. It took 34,000-man hours to build the masks and puppets for the original Broadway production
10. There are more than 200 puppets in the show, including rod, shadow and full-sized puppets
11. 5.5 meters is the height of the tallest animals in the show — the two giraffes in the “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” scene
12. The elephant nicknamed Bertha by the backstage crew in 1997 is the largest and longest animal measuring 4 meters long and 3 meters wide
13. There are six indigenous African languages spoken in the show: Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa (the click language), Sotho, Tswana, and Congolese
14. THE LION KING has been translated into eight languages – Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Mandarin, Spanish, and Portuguese
15. More than 100 million people have watched THE LION KING worldwide
The Bangkok season of THE LION KING will be the longest-ever run for an international musical in the city.
Ticket prices for THE LION KING musical live in Bangkok start at Bt1,500 and are now available at all ThaiTicketMajor outlets and at www.thaiticketmajor.com.