Dear Educator:

More than 50 million people around the world have cometo discover the thrill, the majesty, the truly one-of-a-kindmusical that is THE LION KING. Now is the time foryour students to experience this landmark musicalevent for themselves.

Disney On Broadway invites you to add the magic oflive theatre to your class plans with special groupdiscount tickets to this visually stunning,extraordinarily moving musical. Call today tolearn more about creating a spectacular groupexperience for your students—800-439-9000.

See for yourself how THE LION KING can enhance yourcurriculum with this free class activity pack, created byDisney On Broadway in cooperation with the award-winning curriculum specialists at Young Minds Inspired.Inside you’ll find standards-based activities in language

arts, social studies, visual arts, and music and dance, alongwith a special limited-edition wall poster for your classroom.Please be sure to photocopy the activity pages to share withcolleagues before you put your poster on display.

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JOIN US!Teacher Appreciation Nights October 20 & 27

You and a guest are invited to join us for FREE on Tuesday, October 20 or Tuesday,October 27 at a performance of THE LION KING. Come and experience the thrill andmajesty of this landmark musical event firsthand so you can better incorporate this guideinto your lessons and plan a future trip for your class. Space is limited, so please reserveyour tickets now. RSVP by email to groupsales@disneyonbroadway.com. Pleaseinclude your name, school name, address, telephone number, email, the performancedate, and number of tickets.

SHOW SYNOPSISOn the great African savanna, thecircle of life extends with thebirth of the lion-cub heir to PrideRock. As Simba grows, his fatherMufasa imparts lessons ofleadership, love, and respectwhile his outcast uncle, Scar,plots with hyenas to usurp thethrone. When Mufasa diesamid a suspect wildebeeststampede, Simba blameshimself and runs away to thejungle, where the meerkat Timonand warthog Pumbaa teach himtheir “no worries” way of life. Astime passes, the Pridelandswither under thedestructiverule of Scar,and thenow-adultSimba iscalled toreturn to PrideRock and fulfill hisdestiny as the Lion King.

LANGUAGEARTSACTIVITIES• Writers have always

used animals asmetaphors to tellhuman stories andexpress humanemotions. As a class,create a list of favoriteanimal stories and discussthe main characters andhow they reflect humanqualities. Students can writeand illustrate their own animalstories.

• In THE LION KING, Simba mustdiscover who he is before he cantake his place in the Circle of Life.For a fun character developmentactivity, have students “audition”for a role in the show bydescribing who they are and whythey think they “fit” thatcharacter. Have them describeinfluential moments fromtheir own life thatmade them that wayand the changes theysee in their future.

• Simba’s father says to him,“Mamela,” which meanslisten. When people listen toone another and respectwhat the other person has tosay, they make a connection.Have students form alistening circle and create astory together, one wordat a time. Going aroundthe circle, each studentcontinues the story bysaying only one word.Then have them try it

one sentence at a time.

SCIENCEACTIVITIES

• A key theme ofTHE LION KING isthat everymember of theCircle of Life isinterdependent.Have studentsbrainstorm wayspeople todayhave broken theCircle of Life

around the worldand work in teams

to put together ideason how students can

help fix it.• In THE LION KING, the

land becomes dry and manyanimals are forced to leave. Have

students research the water cycleand draw conclusions as to howinterruptions in this “circle of life”can affect everyone.

Did You Know?Director Julie Taymor made

Broadway history by becoming thefirst woman in theatrical history to

win the Tony Award® for BestDirector of a Musical.

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Did You Know?THE LION KING draws upon

influences from around the world,including Balinese puppetry

and African music and mask-making.

SOCIAL STUDIESACTIVITIES• THE LION KING takes place in the

African savanna. Have studentsresearch the plants, animals, andclimates of this region, and thenwork in teams to create dioramas for display.

• The elephants’ graveyard seen inTHE LION KING is a mythical spotwhere elephants go to die whenthey reach old age. In many placestoday, however, elephants are anendangered species. Have studentsfind out how organizations like theSheldrick Wildlife Trust are workingto protect Africa’s wilderness andits animals, then challenge them toput together a plan for their schoolor community to help.

• Have students createa map ofsouthern Africa,including a keyto thetopography. Theymight includetemperature, climate, plantlife, and annual rainfall.

VISUAL ARTSACTIVITIES• Ask students to select an African

animal and list emotions thatanimal might convey. That’s whatJulie Taymor, THE LION KING'sTony Award®-winning director andcostume designer, did. Studentsshould consider how the animal’sface moves and how thatmovement reflects emotions. Thenhave students create a mask thatwould help portray thoseemotions. As an extension,students can research the art ofAfrican masks.

• Many of the large characters in THE LION KING—giraffes,elephants, rhinos—do not speak.Have students select one of thesecharacters and give it a voice and anattitude. What does the creaturesound like? How does it walk?What character traits can it portray?Have students demonstrate theircharacter and ask other students todetermine what is being conveyedby the animal and actor.

• Havestudents

become setdesigners like

THE LION KING’sRichard Hudson and create the

physical world of THE LION KING.Ask students to select a setting andbrainstorm what their versionmight look like. Have studentscreate a diorama of their ideas.

MUSIC AND DANCEACTIVITIES• In musical theatre, songs move

the story forward and tell usabout the characters. Askstudents to select a song fromTHE LION KING and identifymessages and emotions that thesong evokes.

• Garth Fagan, choreographer ofTHE LION KING, wanted tocreate a “movement language” to tell the story, just as the wordsand music do. Ask students to

create a movement language thatevokes the feelings and ideasbehind one of these phrases: “It means no worries for the restof your days!,” “I laugh in theface of danger,” “I just can’t waitto be king!”

• What comes first, the lyrics or themusic? In this activity, play a songfor the class and then ask studentsto write a new set of lyrics.

ADDITIONALRESOURCES• Download the Complete Study

Guide to THE LION KING for free:www.lionking.com/studyguide

• How Does The Show Go On? AnIntroduction To The Theatre, byThomas Schumacher, Producer ofthe Tony Award®-WinningBroadway Musical, THE LION KING,with Jeff Kurti. Disney Editions, 2007.

• The Lion King: Pride Rock onBroadway, by Julie Taymor with AlexisGreene. Hyperion, 1997.

National Standards Met by Suggested Activities for THE LION KING

Understandingcultural diversity inlanguage use

Understanding theimpact of humanson environments

Exploring theconnectionsbetween changes toEarth’s features

Tailoring mediaapproaches tocommunicationgoals

Creating andarranging music toaccompanyperformances

Language Arts

Science

SocialStudies

Visual Arts

Music andDance

Using language skillstoward effectivecommunication

Linking availableresources to anecosystem’s health

Examining personalneeds versus globalconcerns

Describing howexpressive featurescan create responses

Perceiving diversecultures throughmusic comprehension

Communicating theanalysis of questionsposed and researched

Exploring theprocesses involved inthe water cycle

Exploring causes,consequences, andsolutions to globalissues

Comparingcharacteristics ofartworks in variouseras and cultures

Comparing how thecharacteristics of anart form can shapeworks of art

Did You Know?THE LION KING has been performed

in five different languages:Japanese, German, Korean,

French, and Dutch.

THE MINSKOFF THEATREOver 200 craftsmen and artisans worked nearly six months to extensivelyrefurbish the Minskoff Theatre to welcome THE LION KING. Built on the site ofBroadway's old Aster Hotel, the theatre is situated within a 55-story high-riseand actually sits 35 feet in the air! You will want to spend some time in themain lobby area, where the panoramic windows overlooking Broadway providea stunning look at the heart of Times Square.

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GROUP ADD-ONSMake your Broadway experience even more magical with these unique educational opportunities.

Disney On Broadway WorkshopsJoin a professional actor from THE LION KING and a staffmember from Disney On Broadway’s Education Team for aunique interactive workshop!• Rehearse vocals, choreography, or actual scenes from

THE LION KING and then share your work with eachother and the teaching team.

• Gain a behind-the-scenes perspective and learn aboutthe life of a Broadway professional during an intimateQ&A with your workshop leaders.

All workshops are available in 1-hour or 90-minute sessions.

Disney On Broadway Post-PerformanceTalk-BacksFollowing the performance, join a LION KING companymember for a 15-minute Q&A and learn more about theproduction, the story, and what goes on behind the scenes.

New Amsterdam Theatre ToursThis hour-long tour of the historic New AmsterdamTheatre, home of Broadway’s MARY POPPINS, includesinsider information about the landmark building as well asa sneak peek behind the scenes of Disney On Broadway.

When the New Amsterdam Theatre first opened its doorsto the public in October 1903, it was the most anticipatedevent of the Broadway season. Today, a visit to the NewAmsterdam Theatre provides guests with a uniqueopportunity to experience its beautifully restored art andarchitecture, get a glimpse into theatre history, and gobehind the scenes in a fully-functioning, modernBroadway theatre.

Call today to learn about adding these experiences to your LION KING group.

* TERMS AND CONDITIONS applicable to all Group Sales Discounts: Discount stated applicable for orchestra/front mezzanine seatsonly. Other discounts may apply for other seats. Groups can save $40 per ticket on select Tuesday evening and Wednesday matineeand evenings through March 27, 2010.

ALL SALES FINAL. No exchanges or refunds. Not all seats are discounted. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Dates,times, prices, payment policies, and cast are subject to change without notice. Discounts and offer are for groups of 15 or more.Discount and offer may be revoked without notice. Prices include $1.50 facility fee per ticket to which discount does not apply.

Complimentary ticket offer applicable on all performances. One complimentary ticket per 20 paid tickets. Not to exceed 4 complimentarytickets per order. Offer may be revoked at any time without notice. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Study guide availablewhile supplies last. One study guide per student group.

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