Disney's The Lion King Opens Tognight at the Detroit Opera House

The Detroit return of Disney’s THE LION KING opens tonight, Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, March 10.  In Detroit, THE LION KING will play Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m., Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.  There will also be a 1:00 p.m. matinee on Thursday, March 7. There will not be an evening performance on March 10. Sunday, February 24 is a signed performance. Wednesday, February 20 is Kids Night with pre-show activities beginning at 6:00 p.m. “We are very pleased to be bringing The Lion King to Detroit once again,” said Alan Lichtenstein, Executive Director of Broadway In Detroit. “While sales have exceeded our expectations, great seats are still available, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.”  Tickets to THE LION KING are available at the Fisher Theatre box office, the Detroit Opera House box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-866-870-2717, and online at www.ticketmaster.com, www.lionking.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com.  Tickets start as low as $25. Additionally, Premium Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a commemorative souvenir program, and parking, are also available. For additional information, call (313) 872-1000 or visit www.broadwayindetroit.com.