TADA's Annual Summer Musical Production The Lion King, Jr.
Who:Theatre Arts and Dance Alliance
What: The Annual TADA Summer Musical Production “The Lion King Jr.”
When:June 29 at 7:00pm and June 30 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
July 6 at 7:00pm and July 7 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Where: Newsome High School Auditorium
Tickets:Adults $12, Students $10, HCPS Teachers are admitted for FREE
For advance tickets visit: https://www.www.tadance.com
Theatre Arts and Dance Alliance is proud to present its Annual Summer Musical, Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr.” The 90 - minute musical based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor and the 1994 Disney film. This production features over 40 of our amazing students!
“The Lion King, Jr.” tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba played by Josiah Randolph as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters, including spunky lioness Nala played by Catherine Kraack, charismatic meerkat Timon played by Peyton Finch, and lovable warthog Pumba played by Mia Scaringe. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar played by Thomas Ashley.
The Lion King, Jr. features classic songs from the 1994 film, such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award®-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production.
This production of Disney’s Lion King, Jr. will is lead by Director Lindsey Clinton Kraack, Music Director Jason Kraack, Choreographer Mitsie Kraack, Lighting Design Mike Wood, Dound Design Stephen Kraack and Costume Design by Mary Kraack.
“We are thrilled to have these skilled directors and production persons assist us in putting this show on stage,” said Kraack. “This show will be a true cooperative effort to help us teach and grow the performance skills of all our performers.”
“We are proud to bring our community our version of this proud Disney property in partnership with our area schools and the many capable educators that work in them. This production will be a labor of love and, thanks to an amazing coalition of talent, effort and spirit, will be a family night to remember,” said Kraack. Performances will be on June 29, 30, July 6 and 7 at Joe E. Newsome High School Auditorium, 16550 Fishhawk Blvd. Lithia, FL. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 students. HCPS teachers will be admitted for free. To purchase tickets, go to www.tadance.com
For more information, contact: Mitsie Kraack, 813-571-0901 office@tadance.com