D23 Members— we just can’t wait to have you join us for a performance of the North American touring production of Disney’s The Lion King, on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
D23 Members must purchase their tickets through the link HERE to receive a special discounted rate and access to an exclusive post-show talk back with cast members Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), David D’lancy Wilson (Mufasa), Syndee Winters (Nala), And Gilbert Domally (Simba).
Your D23 Member ticket purchased through this link will include:
- A 10% discounted ticket to The Lion King for the 7:30 p.m. PT performance on Friday, January 15, 2027.
- NOTE: The Hollywood Pantages Theatre is offering an Extra Magic Package that includes an excellent seat in the theater and show merchandise! This package can be identified by the hover text when selecting a seat and in the “Your Seats” detail information when checking out. Please view ticketing options at the event link above for further information.
- Exclusive after-show talkback with cast members from The Lion King (cast members subject to change):
- Danny Grumich (Pumbaa) is thrilled to be joining the Pridelands! TV: FBI: Most Wanted (CBS). Off-Broadway: A Piece of My Heart, With or Without You. Regional: Newsies (Wiesel, Stages St. Louis), Kinky Boots (Ogunquit Playhouse, ACT of CT), Sister Act (Engeman). Concerts: Follies (Carnegie Hall). Love to The Mine, family, and friends for their constant support. For Meryn and Gracie! @danny.grumich
- David D’lancy Wilson (Mufasa) is truly honored to portray the iconic father figure, Mufasa, continuing to serve the rich legacy of The Lion King. Theatre credits Include: The Lion King (Toronto/ Mirvish) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Toronto/Mirvish), Hairspray (ACC St. John’s). Film & TV credits include: Trap, The Killer I Picked Up, The Handmaid’s Tale, Designated Survivor, Murdoch Mysteries. Always for Shannon and our cubs. IMDb: David D’Lancy Wilson | IG @daviddlancywilson | Jer 29:11
- Syndee Winters (Nala) is an award-winning vocalist and actress best known for her role as Nala in Disney’s The Lion King. Her Broadway credits also include Hamilton, Motown the Musical, and Pippin. A 2024 Sarah Vaughan Competition runner-up, she released Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne, a Top 40 JazzWeek album, and tours her concert work, The Makings of a Lady. @syndeewinters
- Gilbert Domally (Simba). Broadway: Disney’s The Lion King. Regional credits: The Color Purple (Goodman, The Muny & Drury Lane Theatre), Choir Boy (Yale Rep & Steppenwolf); Madagascar (Chicago Shakes); Hairspray, The Little Mermaid, Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Elf (Paramount Theatre); Oliver (Marriott Theatre); Dreamgirls, Cabaret (Porchlight); Sister Act (Mercury Theatre), Wild Party, Dessa Rose (Bailiwick Chicago). TV: Law and Order SVU, 4400. Gilbert is Grateful to God, his family and friends for the love and support. Follow him on Instagram @Gtdomally
- Note: You must purchase a ticket from this event link HERE to attend the exclusive after-show talkback. All attendees must check in with D23 on-site at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre prior to the show to receive a wristband for access to the talkback.
- Age Requirements: Hollywood Pantages Theatre’s policy is that all persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket. Children under 5 will not be admitted into the theater. Anyone under the age of 14 are required to have an adult chaperone.
DETAILS
ABOUT DISNEY’S THE LION KING
The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 24 years and, during that time, has played more than 10,000 performances in over 90 cities to more than 28 million theatergoers, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour.
Approaching 30 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals of all time. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 32 global productions have been seen by over 130 million people. Produced by Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, The Lion King has made theatrical history with two productions worldwide running 20 or more years and three others running 25 or more years.
Performed over its lifetime in nine different languages (English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese), there are currently nine productions of The Lion King around the world: Broadway, London, Paris, Hamburg, Madrid, Tokyo, Mexico City and on tour across North America and Australia. The Lion King has played over 100 cities in 24 countries on every continent except Antarctica. Its worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history.
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 (Julie Taymor). 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.
Julie Taymor, who conceived and directed the production and is its costume designer and mask co-designer, was the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. She remains actively involved in the show, launching new productions and maintaining the flagship Broadway production.
The Broadway score features Disney Legends Elton John and Tim Rice’s songs from The Lion King animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional music and lyrics by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer; and music from “Rhythm of the Pride Lands,” an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of The Lion King is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, ranging from the Academy Award®-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to Lebo M’s rich choral numbers.
Elton John, Lebo M, and Hans Zimmer all collaborated on the 2019 version of the film, executive produced by Julie Taymor and Thomas Schumacher, which has gone onto extraordinary worldwide success.
The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated The Lion King feature, and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the film’s screenplay. The stage production was originally produced by Peter Schneider and Thomas Schumacher. 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), David Kreppel and Sean Mayes (music supervisors), Anthony Lyn (associate director), Marey Griffith (associate choreographer), Lisa Dawn Cave (production supervisor), Michael Bolgar (general manager), Robert Elhai (associate music producer), Michael Keller (music coordinator), Robert Elhai and David Metzger (orchestrators), Rick Sordelet (fight director), and ARC/Mark Brandon, CSA (casting).
For more information worldwide, visit LionKing.com, www.facebook.com/thelionkingusa and www.instagram.com/thelionking.
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Ticketing Terms and Conditions:
- Each attendee must have a ticket for entry.
- Guests will receive their tickets from Broadway in Hollywood. All tickets are mobile entry. To access your tickets, download the Broadway In Hollywood app and log in using your Ticketmaster account information.
Age Requirements:
- The Hollywood Pantages Theatre’s policy is that all persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket. Children under 5 will not be admitted into the theater. Anyone under the age of 14 are required to have an adult chaperone.
Entry Requirements:
- All D23 Members must present a valid D23 Membership card (physical or digital via the D23 App) along with a valid event ticket at check-in.
- D23 Members and each of their guests over the age of 18 may be required to show a valid government-issued ID matching the name on their ticket.
- Failure to present a valid membership card, a corresponding ticket, and a valid government-issued ID matching the name on their ticket may result in denial of admission without refund or further obligation by D23.
Event Conduct and Restrictions:
- All guests will be expected to follow the Code of Conduct set forth by the Hollywood Pantages Theatre; please click here for more information.
- Unauthorized video or audio recording of any kind during the performance and/or talkback is strictly prohibited.
- D23 reserves the right to deny admission or remove any individual who fails to comply with event rules, disrupts the event, or violates the terms and conditions of participation.
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, all D23 Members and guests attending this D23 event are expected to adhere to the stated Disney rules (as applicable, and, including without limitation, with respect to Guest Courtesy Policies) found here.
Once purchased, Hollywood Pantages Theatre does not provide refunds nor exchanges. For full ticket terms and conditions, please visit https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/terms-conditions.
Any ticketed Members or their guests who do not personally attend the event, forfeit their place, as well as all experiences and benefits associated with the event. D23 Members must be present or guests will not gain admittance to the event.
All D23 events are subject to change without notice. All ticket sales are final. There are strictly no cancellations or refunds regardless of reason (including, without limitation, due to illness, change in travel plans, etc.) and tickets are not transferable.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Permission to Film/Photograph/Record:
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., and its parent, affiliated, and subsidiary companies (collectively, “Disney”), and its vendors, contractors, agents and/or assigns (collectively with Disney, “Producer”), may be taking photos, filming and/or making other recordings at this location during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises for the event, for yourself and on behalf of any children accompanying you, you: (i) irrevocably consent to and authorize Producer to photograph you, make audio and/or video recordings of you in whatever medium, and use such photographs and recordings for all purposes (including advertising and promotions) in all media, now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any language without notice, attribution, permission or payment; and (ii) acknowledge all such photographs and/or recordings will be the sole property of Disney.