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Covid 19 coronavirus: Immigration NZ grants border exemptions for Lion King stage production 15 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read The Lion King stage show is being held at Auckland's Spark Arena and opens on June 24. Photo / Supplied The Lion King stage show is being held at Auckland's Spark Arena and opens on June 24. Photo / Supplied NZ Herald By: Jake McKee Cagney Immigration New Zealand has approved Covid-19 border exemptions to 126 foreigners, and their managed isolation spaces are booked, for Disney's The Lion King stage production. It's being held at Auckland's Spark Arena and opens...

There will be a chance for local talent to experience what it’s like to be part of the world’s number one musical. The international touring company already comprises some 16 nationalities, but ahead of the New Zealand run, five young locals will join the show. Open auditions will be held to find the young stars, but again, details of how – and when – to audition, and what the roles are, will be revealed at a later date, according to the local promoters. Joan Marcus/Disney Rafiki in the North American stage show of the Lion King. The Lion King premiered on stage on November 13, 1997...

Tuesday, 16 March 2021, 7:40 am 100 million people worldwide have witnessed the phenomenon that is Disney’s THE LION KING and finally New Zealand audiences can experience this unparalleled theatrical experience for themselves. Michael Cassel Group, in association with Disney Theatrical Productions, and local presenting partner Spark Arena are proud to announce that Disney’s THE LION KING will premiere in New Zealand in June this year. After a hiatus of over a year, The Lion King International Tour will finally be back on stage and thrilling audiences - and Aotearoa has been chosen as t...

The Lion King musical is coming to Aotearoa this year Newshub 15/03/2021 © Disney The Lion King musical will premiere for New Zealand audiences for the first time ever in June 2021, after being on hiatus for over a year due to COVID-19.  The internationally-toured live version of Disney's beloved film will open in June at Auckland's Spark Arena, which will convert to a specially designed layout to accommodate the show.  Over 100 million people worldwide have seen the on-stage spectacular, which has broken box office records with performances in over 100 cities in 20 different countries....

Over 100 million people worldwide have seen the on-stage spectacular, which has broken box office records with performances in over 100 cities in 20 different countries.  Five Kiwi performers will be selected to join the diverse cast by way of an open audition which will be held in the coming months.  "This will be the first time that The Lion King has been staged in New Zealand and the scale of this production is way beyond any other theatre experience previously seen in Auckland," NZ promoter Michael Coppel said in a statement.   Meanwhile, the president of Disney's Theatrical company s...