Lion King Closing?

#1

Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:52pm

I've heard that The Lion King is closing on Broadway,
is this true or ? I know there's SO Many rumors always going around about shows closing and such.

#2

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:53pm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Sorry - that made me laugh for a long while.

No - the show is NOT closing. It's been open for HOW MANY YEARS and its still selling out regularly!

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

#3

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:54pm

hahahahhahahh I'm laughing too. That thing is a money-making MONSTER it has many good years left in it.

#4

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Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:54pm

Laughs with Capnhook...

-bso

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#5

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:54pm

Thanks for that nice message? My friend is bummed because she heard it was, I know its probably not but I wanted to make sure.

#6

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:56pm

BATB will close before LION KING.

In fact - I bet TARZAN will close before LION KING.

In fact - I think LITTLE MERMAID will arrive before LION KING closes.

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

#7

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:57pm

Dear OneSongGlory,

You can always go to Playbill On-Line's "The Week's Grosses" and determine how well a show is doing at the box office. That's a good sign of whether it will close or not. THE LION KING is still playing to 100% capacity. Why would a show with that sort of financial health close?

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#8

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Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:58pm

Capn -

Little Mermaid may open and close before TLK closes...

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"I think Harvey [Fierstein] wishes he were a black woman. I say he's the largest black woman in the show. I wish Harvey were straight, cuz I'd do him in a minute. I like big burly mother f***ers like him." ~Mary Bond Davis on Harvey Fierstein Thanks to Mistress @ spouzic.com

#9

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:58pm

I don't think it will close for a long time, but I do think they might move it elsewhere to bring in Mary Poppins.

#10

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:59pm

No, I think THE LION KING (plot-wise) is weaker than THE LITTLE MERMAID. MERMAID will be the new LION KING and Disney will close LK. They won't need it anymore on Broadway, and they'll have a new show to replace it.

I bet LK will close 2009.

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

#11

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:03pm

You must be joking...

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#12

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:04pm

I figured it won't be closing but she though it was because it's been on broadway for 7 years. I Know how much it makes and how good it runs. I just wanted to make sure before sending false information.

#13

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Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:05pm

Very wise.

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

#14

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:06pm

Well, I thought TLK has a stronger plot, but Lil Merm may appeal to more...

But also, there have been three TLK movies...covering all generations...

But yeah, TLK will close first - just jk about that...

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"I think Harvey [Fierstein] wishes he were a black woman. I say he's the largest black woman in the show. I wish Harvey were straight, cuz I'd do him in a minute. I like big burly mother f***ers like him." ~Mary Bond Davis on Harvey Fierstein Thanks to Mistress @ spouzic.com

#15

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:08pm

LK is not closing. I did not hear about this at Stabucks.

However, Rent will apparently close soon. That's what I heard.

And someone mentioned Wicked.

Oh well. Call Brooke! Another show to save!

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Updated On: 1/21/05 at 10:08 PM

#16

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:09pm

RENT posted a closing notice way back when. This was months, if not a year ago.

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

#17

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:10pm

Really? I never heard about Rent posting a closing sign, so does that mean it'll close or it's decided to remain open?

#18

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:13pm

It's open, for now.

I am THINKING they will try to keep it open until the movie is out, but if it doesn't get enough sales, they might just close it and let the movie be its own.

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

#19

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:15pm

I'm sorry if I've caused any trouble by asking this question, I knew Lion King won't be closing soon, it's making over a million dollars a show! I feel a little sad about Rent but the movie's coming out so that'll be an adventue.

#20

re: Lion King Closing?

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:15pm

oh gawd.

does someone really think it's closing?

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Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

#21

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Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:19pm

I hope as soon as that film ends, and the Finale turns to black, we see the words: "In Loving Memory of Jonathan Larson."

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

#22

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Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:33pm

Same here CapnHook, without Jonathan Larson, we will would have not have been blessed as we have.

#23

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Posted: 1/21/05 at 11:11pm

I would not be surprised AT ALL if The Lion King ended up being the longest running broadway show, outbeating POTO and Cats. It's been running since 1997 (i think) and it is still hard to get a ticket.

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#24

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Posted: 1/22/05 at 12:34am

Did you hear this from your brother's uncle's uncle's sister's half cousin twice removed?

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#25

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Posted: 1/22/05 at 4:10am

THE LION KING will run for 5,000 years!!!