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The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Dates: (2/1/2024 - 2/25/2024 )

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts


600 Town Center Dr.
Costa Mesa,CA 92626

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Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. This is THE LION KING. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney's much-loved film transports you to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba, and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.

News About The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Review: Disney's THE LION KING Rules Once More at OC's Segerstrom Center
Review: Disney's THE LION KING Rules Once More at OC's Segerstrom Center
February 06, 2024

Now in its 27th year, Disney's game-changing, Tony Award-winning global megahit THE LION KING has once again taken over OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another month of performances that continues through February 25, 2024. Even today, the show still manages to elicit genuine wonder and awe for kids and adults alike.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
January 08, 2024

Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.

HOPELESSLY DEVOTED: THE MUSIC OF OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN To Be Presented By Segerstrom Center For The Arts
HOPELESSLY DEVOTED: THE MUSIC OF OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN To Be Presented By Segerstrom Center For The Arts
November 28, 2023

Hopelessly Devoted: The Music of Olivia Newton-John Presented By Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a musical event featuring the iconic songs of Olivia Newton-John. Contact Segerstrom Center for the Arts for more information.

Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Returns to OC's Segerstrom Center
Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Returns to OC's Segerstrom Center
November 28, 2023

On November 16-18, 2023, Segerstrom Center for the Arts's Samueli Theater welcomed back FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, the hit Broadway-skewering parody show that pokes fun at the Great White Way. Aimed as a 'greatest hits' iteration, the show was a (mostly) funny 2-Act program, but a lot of its material proved surprisingly outdated and out-of-touch.

Full Casting Announced fo ABT's THE NUTCRACKER at Segerstrom Hall
Full Casting Announced fo ABT's THE NUTCRACKER at Segerstrom Hall
November 18, 2023

ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe has released principal casting which will include Devon Teuscher as Clara, the Princess, and Joo Won Ahn as The Nutcracker Prince on Opening Night, Friday, December 8.

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Cast For American Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Cast For American Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER
November 01, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the cast for American Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker. Get the latest news on ABT's The Nutcracker casting.

Disney's THE LION KING On Sale October 30 At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale October 30 At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
October 23, 2023

Disney Theatrical Productions and Segerstrom Center for the Arts announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10 AM. 

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Segerstrom Center For the Arts
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Segerstrom Center For the Arts
June 15, 2023

The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Zurin Villanueva (The Lion King, Mean Girls, Shuffle Along, The Book of Mormon) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Roderick Lawrence as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Carla R. Stewart as Gran Georgeanna and Lael Van Keuren as Rhonda.

Movie Mondays Return this Summer at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Movie Mondays Return this Summer at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
June 08, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts invites you to enjoy some free family fun this summer with the return of Movie Mondays on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza.

Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway Are Getting Ready to Play the Samueli Theater
Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway Are Getting Ready to Play the Samueli Theater
March 29, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will soon present Broadway The Calla-Way with Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway performing a cabaret in the Samueli Theater for three nights from March 30 - April 1, 2023.

Segerstrom Center Launches Disney Musicals in Schools Program 2023 Student Share Showcase
Segerstrom Center Launches Disney Musicals in Schools Program 2023 Student Share Showcase
March 23, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced its 2023 Disney Musicals in Schools student share performance, hosted by Broadway star Martina Sykes, (Shenzi in Disney's North American Tour of THE LION KING).

BEETLEJUICE, FUNNY GIRL, and More Set For 2023-2024 Broadway Season at Segerstrom
BEETLEJUICE, FUNNY GIRL, and More Set For 2023-2024 Broadway Season at Segerstrom
March 21, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced its lineup of Broadway shows to be presented in its 2023-24 season. The Center's Broadway series will include ten incredible productions beginning in September.

Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway Come to Samueli Theater Next Month
Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway Come to Samueli Theater Next Month
February 16, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Broadway The Calla-Way with Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway performing a cabaret in the Samueli Theater for three nights from March 30 – April 1, 2023.

Review: Disney's FROZEN THE MUSICAL Finally Thaws at OC's Segerstrom Center
Review: Disney's FROZEN THE MUSICAL Finally Thaws at OC's Segerstrom Center
February 05, 2023

After its pandemic-delayed pause, the first national tour of FROZEN THE MUSICAL has finally arrived at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa playing thru February 19, 2023. A not-perfect but still enjoyable adaptation, the show, for the most part, is a creative and entertaining triumph of clever innovation and progressive storytelling.

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