By Kelly Fisher
May 3, 2021
Live theater is finally making a comeback, and “The Lion King” is one of the beloved shows you can catch in Cleveland this year.
It’s coming back beginning October 1 and running through October 15, with 16 performances for Playhouse Square at the KeyBank State Theater. Cleveland marks the first North American city to host the show five separate times as engagement remains limited,
Last month, Playhouse Square also announced five other shows that would come to Cleveland for the “highly anticipated return of (the) KeyBank Broadway Series.”
The five shows that officials revealed include “The Prom,” “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” “To Kill A Mockingbird,” “Ain’t Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations,” and “Disney’s Frozen.”
By Steve Bailey
Playhouse Square
Cleveland, OH - Disney Theatrical Productions and Playhouse Square announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated return of
Disney’s
The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, June 21 at 10:00 AM.
The Lion King will begin performances at the KeyBank State Theatre on Friday, October 1 for a limited engagement of 2 weeks (16 performances) through Friday, October 15. The opening night is Tuesday, October 5 at 7:30 PM.
With this visit, Cleveland becomes the first city in North America to host
The Lion King five separate times.
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The Lion King will make its triumphant return to Cleveland at a time when families will be seeking ways to reconnect and create new memories, and what better way to do that than by experiencing this stunning and joyful show together,” said Playhouse Square President & CEO Gina Vernaci. “We are preparing all of Playhouse Square for the safe and healthy return of audiences and performers th