DUBAI: Twenty-five years after it first hit Broadway, Disney’s “The Lion King” will make its Middle East debut in Abu Dhabi this November, organizers announced on Monday.
The musical has been seen by nearly 110 million people worldwide since its 1997 debut and will begin its four-week run in Abu Dhabi in November, with previews on Nov. 16 and 17 and the opening night on Nov. 18 at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island.
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The show will run until Dec. 10.
The show has permanent residences in New York, London, Madrid, and Tokyo.
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“Director Julie Taymor and her extraordinary creative team first brought The Lion King to the stage in a stunning production 25 years ago, and this production brings that vision to thrilling life at every performance,” Thomas Schumacher, president and producer Disney Theatrical Productions, said in a released statement. “It’s a joy to bring The Lion King to the Middle East for the first time in the show’s history,” he added.