Disney’s THE LION KING has extended its engagement at Mandalay Bay Theatre by 14 months through December 30, 2011. Already seen by nearly 800,000 people to date, the show will have played 31 months and over 1000 performances at the conclusion of its run.
Apart from the still-running Broadway production, this marks the longest run of the show in any US city, eclipsing even the record-breaking 27 month Los Angeles engagement, which concluded in 2003.
“We are proud beyond measure of the way that Las Vegas has embraced The Lion King and we anticipate a strong final 14 months of performances, given the continued strengthening in the Vegas economy,” said Thomas Schumacher, Producer and President Disney Theatrical Productions.
Bill Hornbuckle, Chief Marketing Office for MGM Resorts International, said, “You need only to stand outside the theater at the conclusion of the show to get a sense for how beloved this production of The Lion King is. We’re thrilled that the cast and crew will be part of our family for another year.”