The cast of the hit production The Lion King is slated to perform on NBC’s Today Show on June 12. The performance will celebrate the long running musical’s tenth anniversary. The Lion King will open the 2008 Tony Awards telecast with the hit song “Circle of Life.” The Lion King is a popular musical and has been seen by millions of people worldwide since its opening on November 12, 1997. The show has in fact won over 30 major awards since it first appeared on the stage. Some of the awards include six Tony Awards, eight Drama Desk Awards and six Outer Critics Awards, among others.
The Lion King is currently showing at the Minskoff Theater on Broadway and attracts plenty of fans every night. The Lion King is a musical that you can bring your whole family to enjoy. It is an endearing tale that was first seen as the Disney movie and was an instant success. This is not a production that you should overlook. Make sure that you check out the Today Show and also get your own pair of Lion King tickets from Stubhub.com.