First Ever Disney Theatrical Production to be Launched in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Disney Theatrical
Productions and Mandalay Bay are proud to announce the award-winning
Broadway phenomenon THE LION KING coming to the Mandalay Bay Theatre May 2,
2009 with preview performances beginning April 20, 2009. This sit-down
production will join the six other highly successful companies of THE LION
KING around the world in New York, London, Hamburg, Paris, Tokyo and
Fukuoka.
Mandalay Bay's production of THE LION KING will be virtually identical
to the other companies seen around the globe and will be staged with all of
the same spectacular music, sets, and costumes that have made it a
worldwide phenomenon.
Ticket prices, on-sale dates and performance schedules will be
announced at a later date.
"We're incredibly pleased to bring THE LION KING to the audiences of
Las Vegas," said Thomas Schumacher, producer of THE LION KING and president
of Disney Theatrical Group. "Mandalay Bay has seen great success with other
shows thanks to its extraordinary commitment to producing theatre of the
highest caliber. When we decided to bring THE LION KING to Las Vegas, we
knew that this was the right show at the right venue at the right time."
Bill Hornbuckle, president and chief operating officer of Mandalay Bay,
said, "We are known for offering our guests exciting and spectacular
entertainment options. The addition of THE LION KING, one of the most
successful production shows in history, will continue this tradition. We
are certain THE LION KING's international appeal will be embraced by Las
Vegas locals and visitors alike."
Richard Sturm, president of sports and entertainment of MGM MIRAGE, the
parent company of Mandalay Bay, stated, "It's an honor to have Disney
Theatrical Productions bring THE LION KING to Mandalay Bay. The show has a
tremendous reputation throughout the entertainment industry and we
anticipate a strong demand for THE LION KING in Las Vegas. We are looking
forward to a successful partnership."
ABOUT THE LION KING
Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign as one of the most popular
shows around the world. The global phenomenon is the winner of more than 70
major awards worldwide including the Tony Award(R) and NY Drama Critics
Award for Best Musical, the Grammy(R) for Best Musical Show Album and the
Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. The
show has been seen by more than 45 million people in 11 countries,
including cities such as Sydney, Osaka, Shanghai, Taipei, Toronto,
Melbourne, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Johannesburg and Seoul.
ABOUT MANDALAY BAY RESORT AND CASINO
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning
destination resort set on 60 lush acres and offers 3,635 newly remodeled
rooms and suites, including 424 accommodations managed by Four Seasons
Hotels and Resorts. Mandalay Bay Beach, an 11-acre tropical pool
environment, features real California sand, a wave pool and the only
climate-controlled, poolside gaming in the city. The property also features
the 12,000-seat Mandalay Bay Events Center, award-winning restaurants,
Shark Reef Aquarium and the 1.5- million-square-foot Mandalay Bay
Convention Center -- the largest convention center on the Las Vegas Strip.
Mandalay Bay's brands include THEhotel, an all-suite hotel featuring 1,117
luxurious one-bedroom suites, the BATHHOUSE Spa, and Mandalay Place, a
collection of unique boutiques and restaurants. Mandalay Bay is a wholly
owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE(TM) (NYSE: MGM). For more information and
reservations, visit the web site at http://www.mandalaybay.com, or call
toll free at (877) 632-7000.
MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading and most respected
development companies with significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and
entertainment, owns and operates 17 properties located in Nevada,
Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties
in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois and Macau. MGM MIRAGE is developing major
casino and non- casino resorts, separately and with partners in Las Vegas,
Atlantic City, the People's Republic of China and Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. MGM
MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming
Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM
MIRAGE has received numerous awards and recognitions for its
industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy
programs. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the company's
website at http://www.mgmmirage.com.
SOURCE MGM MIRAGE
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Related links:
http://www.mandalaybay.com
CONTACT:
Kelli Palan of Disney Theatrical Productions,
+1-212-827-5488, Kelli.Palan@disney.com; or Erin Randell of MGM
MIRAGE, +1-702-650-7562, erandell@mgmmirage.com
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