
(One is now a college student at Georgia State University, and the other sister is at Clark Atlanta University.) Her dad joined her on tour, and her mom stayed at home with her two younger sisters. Holloway credits the support of her family for helping her take on a big role at such a young age, and helping her continue her studies. For the first couple of years on tour, she spent four to five hours a day studying and working with a tutor. RELATED | What's coming to Atlanta stages in the next few months?Īfter Holloway landed the role, she was determined to still get a diploma from her high school. King, who grew up in Stone Mountain, danced for the Metropolitan Opera and Lustig Dance Theatre. Thomas began attending dancing classes at North Atlanta High School at the age of 16, and he studied dance with AREA (Atlanta's Resource for Entertainment and Arts). The touring production features two more Atlanta residents - Courtney Thomas and Jane King, ensemble cast members. “The Lion King” won six 1998 Tony Awards, including best musical, best scenic design, best costume design and best choreography. 13, 1997, 24 global productions have been seen by more than 90 million people. Having already played more than 70 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly makes its Atlanta return at the Fox Theatre.In its 20th year, “The Lion King” endures as one of the most popular stage musicals around the world. The North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by more than 19 million theatergoers. The Lion King will play at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre January 10 – January 28, 2018.

Premium Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item, are also available. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 40. Tickets start at $34 and are available by visiting /TheLionKing, by calling 1-85 or by visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office (660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308). Disney Theatrical Productions and Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King go on sale to the public Sunday, November 12.ĭisney’s The Lion King will leap onto the Fox Theatre stage on Wednesday, January 10 for a limited three week engagement through Sunday, January 28 as a special to the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2017/2018 season.
