Damon Gupton, conductor
June 20
TD Pavilion
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.
Showtime 8:00PM
Presented By
Highmark Mann
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.
DISNEY’S THE LION KING in Concert
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
This film is rated “G”
© 1994 The Walt Disney Company. All Rights Reserved
Original Soundtrack from 
available at Disneymusicemporium.com
Today’s performance lasts approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission.
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.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © All rights reserved.