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Festival of the Lion King closes January 5th
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Soarin' Over Pgh
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A handful of months seems about right. The actors will need time to get used to the new place, if there's a new layout (probably is)
I wish we had some info on the new digs and specifically, the area surrounding it. Any news you can share with the class?
I wish we had some info on the new digs and specifically, the area surrounding it. Any news you can share with the class?
disneypearl
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Seems like a long time for it to be closed. I just hope that they keep the cast as it is. FOLK has such an amazing amount of talent.
willtravel
Well-Known Member
I am worried the new show will not be the same as old and maybe shorter.
Bairstow
Well-Known Member
A handful of months seems about right. The actors will need time to get used to the new place, if there's a new layout (probably is)
I wish we had some info on the new digs and specifically, the area surrounding it. Any news you can share with the class?
Seems odd that they would change the layout though, unless they were pushed for space in the new location.
Hope they still do theater-in-the-round in the new place. It made the show quite unique.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
The plans for the new theater show that it is about the same size and shape as the existing one so the show probably isn't going to chance significantly. The Jan 5 closing date is interesting because based on the latest construction photos it doesn't look like the new theater will be done by then. Maybe there are a lot of fittings and fixtures that they plan to move from the old theater to the new one.
Bairstow
Well-Known Member
Besides the stage lighting and the trapeze, what would there be?
The set is all basically parade floats and unless I'm missing something they tend to transport rather nicely.
Figments Friend
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Interested to see if the new performance area will have some visual or design elements incorporated into it that are themed to The Lion King.
Always thought the original theater could have used a bit more decoration..but it's mellowness fit the theme of CMM.
With it now being established in Africa, i would assume some appropriate themed elements would be added to the exterior/interior since this show is here to stay in the foreseeable future.
I am thinking small detailing..such as graphics and African influenced color patterns used in tasteful ways to bring some extra themed ambiance to the large building.
Always thought the original theater could have used a bit more decoration..but it's mellowness fit the theme of CMM.
With it now being established in Africa, i would assume some appropriate themed elements would be added to the exterior/interior since this show is here to stay in the foreseeable future.
I am thinking small detailing..such as graphics and African influenced color patterns used in tasteful ways to bring some extra themed ambiance to the large building.
Rob562
Well-Known Member
Since the show has been running continuously for 15 years without (as far as I know) any real downtime, it's conceivable that they're putting the floats, puppets and stage pieces through a good refurbishment before they move into their new home. Adding the guide-by-wire system like Hong Kong's show would add to that.
If they're replacing the show and lighting control systems, that takes some time to reprogram and go through tech rehearsals.
-Rob
If they're replacing the show and lighting control systems, that takes some time to reprogram and go through tech rehearsals.
-Rob
danlb_2000
Premium Member
The refurb idea is a good one, this would be an appropriate time to do that.
Jan 5 is also the end of the holiday season since Jan 1 is mid week this year.
joanna71985
Well-Known Member
They are downing FotLK for 6 months?? I thought it was going to be seamless from one theater to the other =/
danlb_2000
Premium Member
That is what people were hoping, but there has never been any official word on that.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
No silly show is going away forever just like everything else TDO says is temporary
Theater will probably be used to show off Avatar set pieces
Yes I'm being sarcastic but I'll be really surprised if FOTLK reopens
Crazydisneyfanluke
Well-Known Member
I hope the change of theaters does nothing but upgrade the show. I have a hunch that something may be taken away from the show, thus shortening the time.
Rob562
Well-Known Member
So they're building a brand new theater in Harambe with the same dimensions and layout of the current FOTLK theater just for the hell of it?
-Rob