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The Broadway show recently passed the 50-million mark in worldwide attendance, becoming the first American musical in history to achieve this milestone. On Thursday, September 24, a magnificent collection of objects from the Broadway blockbuster will be featured in a special donation ceremony. President and producer of Disney Theatrical Productions Thomas Schumacher will present objects from "The Lion King" to the National Museum of American History at 11am.
These objects will join a rich collection of artifacts with Broadway origins, including costumes from the Broadway productions of "Rent," "The King and I," "Hello, Dolly!," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Cats," "This Is the Army," "Kiss of the Spider Woman," "Mame" and" Lorelei." Currently on view at the museum is "Dumbo the Flying Elephant" from Disneyland's opening year (1955), and the museum holds Walt Disney's pencil sketches of "Steamboat Willie," an early iteration of Mickey Mouse.
The Lion King Broadway continues to sell out around the world. For more information: The Lion King
Written by Cheryl Phillips
Providence, RI
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Posted September 24th, 2009 by Cheryl Phillips
