The Lion King: 1996-1997

• 6/1/1996: Auditions for Young Simba & Young Nala are held.
• 7/26/1996: Auditions for Adults are held.
• 8/1996: Workshop for The Lion King is held.
• 1/11/1997: Auditions for the Chorus are held.
• 2/1997: Another Workshop for The Lion King is held.
• 3/1997: Auditions for the Dancers are held.
• 5/12/1997: Rehearsals begin in New York, NY.
• 6/13/1997: Rehearsals end in New York, NY after five weeks.
• 6/16/1997: Rehearsals begin in Minneapolis, MN.
• 7/7/1997: Rehearsals end in Minneapolis, MN after three weeks.
• 7/8/1997: Previews begin at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.
• 7/30/1997: Previews end at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.
• 7/31/1997: Performances begin at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.
• 8/22/1997: The cast start recording the Broadway Album.
• 8/25/1997: The cast finish recording the Broadway Album.
• 8/31/1997: Performances end at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.
• 9/29/1997: Rehearsals begin in New York, NY.
• 10/14/1997: Rehearsals end in New York, NY after two weeks.
• 10/15/1997: Previews begin at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York, NY.
• 11/12/1997: Previews end at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York, NY.
• 11/13/1997: The Lion King opens at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York, NY.

Rehearsal Locations

1. Rehearsal Hall: New York, NY (5/12/1997-6/13/1997)
2. Orpheum Theatre: Minneapolis, MN (6/16/1997-7/7/1997)
3. New Amsterdam Theatre: New York, NY (9/29/1997-10/14/1997)