Festival of the Lion King moving to Africa

[mm52200]

I know the construction is definitely evidence as to when the show may reopen but has there been any talk amongst entertainment CMs as to when it'll reopen? Surely we'll have a pretty good idea since they'll have to retrain and rehearse all of the cast, any talk of when rehearsals might start back up?

 

[PrincessNelly_NJ]

A cm friend mentioned 3 days ago that they were just about done auditions. Today, Orlando Park News posted that CMs would be allowed in the building on May 8th.

 

[NoChesterHester]

Wonder when it will open. Hope we get to see the show at the end of May. That would be awesome.

 

[Kman101]

Is that HVAC covered yet? lol

 

[CrescentLake]

Is that HVAC covered yet? lol

Not that I know of haha

 

[Kman101]

It's kind of sad we even HAVE to worry about them covering an HVAC unit.

 

[themonkeyisthesultan]

There's going to be a cast party in the theater on May 8th, so it's safe to say it's almost finished.

 

[twebber55]

Jamboeveryone mentioned maybe late may shows which would be great since I ll get there june1

 

[marni1971]

Show cast are at the building.

 

[disneypearl]

I'm glad there are signs that the show is getting closer to opening. I'll be there the first week in July so it looks like I'll get to see it!

 

[Kman101]

Do we know if they're bringing back a majority of the old cast? Is it all new cast?

 

[Dafid Duck]

It's kind of sad we even HAVE to worry about them covering an HVAC unit.

At least we know it wil be air conditioned!

 

[Kevin_W]

At least we know it wil be air conditioned!

Good point! It's certainly not the best thing about the show, but it is certainly appreciated. (probably by the performers even moreso)

 

[TubaGeek]

Do we know if they're bringing back a majority of the old cast? Is it all new cast?

I've heard that they cycled through a LOT of the cast. Expect a largely fresh group at first.

 

[Kman101]

I've heard that they cycled through a LOT of the cast. Expect a largely fresh group at first.

That's somewhat disappointing but I figured that would happen. I'm sure the (mostly)new group will be great though.

 

[LongtimeReader]

I've heard that they cycled through a LOT of the cast. Expect a largely fresh group at first.

This is correct. These are often events that prompt some internal housecleaning, and there was plenty at FOLK. Not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[willtravel]

I wonder if much of the show has changed?

 

[Kevo]

You could imagine (HOPE!) that the choreography and music score remain, but the stage floor, costumes and animatronics being much upgraded perhaps, and of course an additional load of seats!
Soon we will see!

 

[Dads 2 Boys]

It's kind of sad we even HAVE to worry about them covering an HVAC unit.

Nope.....kind of sad you are worrying about them covering a HVAC unit.

 

[CrescentLake]

Nope.....kind of sad you are worrying about them covering a HVAC unit.

Why? Why is that sad?