The musical ‘The Lion King’ tops $1 billion on the road in North America over 11 years
NEW YORK, N.Y. – It’s a mainstay on Broadway and now “The Lion King” has proved it’s a king on the road, too.
Disney Theatrical Productions said Wednesday that the show’s total touring box office gross in North America has reached $1 billion. Producers estimate that more than 15 million theatregoers in over 70 cities across North America have seen the show since 2002.
Says Jack Eldon, a vice-president at Disney Theatrical Productions: “We remain overwhelmed by the enduring response to the show and are enormously thankful to our patrons — new and returning — for their continued enthusiasm and support.”
It reached its milestone quickly. Three national tours of “The Phantom of the Opera” have grossed over $1.5 billion in combined box office sales but the first kicked off in 1989.
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