Friday 20 May 2016

Rehearsals for the "The Lion King" started at Shanghai Disney Resort

  • The new Chinese version of "The Lion King" to give a better understanding of the story and to feel the charm of the original Broadway musical.

Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Theatrical Productions have announced that the highly anticipated Chinese version of "The Lion King" musical has gone into the rehearsal stage, and will be officially staged on June 16 at the resort.

In rehearsal, Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Theatrical Productions for the first time announced the show's production team and lineup, showing part of the play hand puppets, masks and costumes, and shared their artistic content, creative inspiration, and the Chinese version to faithfully restore the creative process carried out by the script.

The new Chinese version of "The Lion King" musical will be held on June 16, 2016 Shanghai Disney Resort grand opening date, in the resort area of ​​"Disney Town" at the "Walt Disney theatre". The "The Lion King" musical has been produced in use 9 languages.   "The Lion King" made its Broadway debut in 1997, and has since been to over 20 countries on six continents.

"The Lion King" musical is inspired by the Oscar-winning animated film of the same name. It is one of the world's most popular musicals. The cumulative box office has exceeded the history of any movie or theatre productions. Director Julie Taymor became the first female director to win the Best Director Award in the Tony Awards. She successfully adapted "The Lion King" for the stage, bringing the full of tension of its scenes through her creative interpretation of the story, With performances to date on Broadway for 19 years, magnificent scenes and thrilling stage performances have won high praise from a global audience and theatre critics.

"The Lion King" musical assistant director Anthony Lin has said "the Chinese version of the "The Lion King", is as a can't-miss event. With gorgeous props, masks and dance interpretation, the audience will be as if into the vast expanse of African savannah to witness a lion to start a small adventure, and eventually overcome their own, crossed the difficult and unfortunate topped the Lion's position".

The foreign cast and crew at rehearsals for the first time sang the Chinese version of the theme song "endless", showing drama and an exciting musical performance.

Anthony said: "The Chinese version enabled many outstanding cast and crew, including actors from China and around the world, to create a unique, authentic Broadway Chinese language and familiar lines will increase the perception of Chinese theatre audience, so. they are more likely to understand the play's dialogue, so that a deeper understanding of the subject and content of the play. "

Vice president of entertainment and shows Shanghai Disney Resort Caiyue Yi said: "The Lion King" Chinese version will be one of the highlights of Shanghai Disney Resort unique immersive entertainment experience that will make an extraordinary Disney magic.  We are delighted to join hands together Disney theatrical Productions presents the musical, and believe it will lead to a strong response from Chinese viewers. We look forward to your visit to the "Walt Disney theatre" to feel "The Lion King" infinite charm."

Tickets has been officially on sale since March 28 for the Chinese version of "The Lion King" musical. After the opening of the resort, will be the exclusive hard act to "Disney town," "Walt Disney Theatre" every Tuesday to play a Friday night each weekend two performances.

Direct bookings for tickets fo the "The Lion King" can be made at
  • Shanghai Disney Resort official website www.shanghaidisneyresort.com
  • Shanghai Disney Resort Reservation Center "The Lion King" or Ticket Line 400-108-8888 86-21-31768888

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