Damon Gupton, conductor

June 20, 2026
TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann

Highmark Mann will present Disney’s The Lion King Live in Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra on Saturday, June 20. Led by conductor Damon Gupton, the performance will feature Hans Zimmer’s Oscar®-winning musical score performed live to the film.

The original 1994 animated film features unforgettable music by a notable team of Oscar® and GRAMMY® winners, including superstar Elton John, lyricist Tim Rice, and composer Hans Zimmer, plus African vocal and choir arrangements by GRAMMY®-winning South African producer and composer Lebo M (Rhythm of the Pride Lands).

Walt Disney Animation Studio’s The Lion King journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is riddled with betrayal, tragedy, and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from his long-lost friend, Nala, and a curious pair of newfound friends, Pumbaa and Timon, Simba must figure out how to face his past and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Matthew Broderick as Simba, Moira Kelly as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Jeremy Irons as Scar, Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa, and Nathan Lane as Timon. 

DISNEY
THE LION KING
Live in Concert

Feature Film with Live Orchestra

This program runs approximately 2 hours, including one intermission.

Artists, repertoire, and set times are subject to change.

The Steinway Piano is the official piano of Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and is provided by Steinway & Sons.

No audio/video tape recording devices or photographs allowed.

For more details on allowable equipment please click here.

Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff

Produced by Don Hahn

Screenplay by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton

Songs by Tim Rice and Elton John

Original Score Composed and Arranged by Hans Zimmer

Executive Producers Thomas Schumacher and Sarah McArthur

“Can You Feel The Love Tonight”
Performed by
Elton John
Produced by
Chris Thomas

Voice Cast
Young Simba Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Simba Matthew Broderick
Mufasa James Earl Jones
Scar Jeremy Irons
Nala Moira Kelly
Young Nala Niketa Calame
Pumbaa Ernie Sabella
Timon Nathan Lane
Rafiki Robert Guillaume
Zazu Rowan Atkinson
Sarabi Madge Sinclair
Shenzi Whoopi Goldberg
Banzai Cheech Marin
Ed Jim Cummings
Sarafina Zoe Leader

This film is rated G.

© 1994 The Walt Disney Company. All Rights Reserved

Original Soundtrack from available at Disneymusicemporium.com

The performance is a presentation of the feature film The Lion King with a live performance of the film’s score. Out of respect for the musicians and your fellow audience members, please remain seated until the conclusion of the end credits.

Film Concert Production Credits

President, Disney Music Group Ken Bunt

SVP/GM, Disney Concerts Chip McLean

VP, Disney Concerts Gina Lorscheider

Operations, Disney Concerts Brannon Fells and Royd Haston

Business Affairs, Disney Concerts Darryl Franklin, Leigh Zeichick, Phil Woods, Neiloofar Sajedi, Narine Minasian, Elena Contreras, Addison Granillo, Christy Swintek, Svetlana Tzaneva

Marketing, Disney Concerts Lisa Linares

For Bookings Inquiries: Emily.Yoon@TeamWass.com