Disney’s The Lion King returns to Vancouver for an exclusive 4 week engagement at the Queen Elizabeth theatre this summer, running June 18th to July 12th, 2015.
Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 22 global productions have been seen by more than 75 million people and, cumulatively, run a staggering 112 years. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King is only the second show in history to generate five productions worldwide running 10 or more years. Having played 19 countries on every continent except Antarctica, The Lion King’s worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history.
The show’s director, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor continues to play an integral part in the show’s ongoing success. The first woman to win a Tony Award for Direction of a Musical, Taymor has in recent years supervised new productions of the show around the world.
The Broadway score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from The Lion King animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer; and music from “Rhythm of the Pride Lands,” an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of THE LION KING is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, ranging from the Academy Award®-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to the haunting ballad “Shadowland.”
Tickets are on sale online or by calling 1-855-985-5000, starting at $35.00 (plus applicable service charges). Reservations for groups of ten (10) or more are now being accepted by calling 1-800-889-8457. Additionally, Premium Ticket Packages are available which include a prime seat location, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item.
Win Tickets to The Lion King in Vancouver
I have a pair of tickets to give away to The Lion King on Thursday, June 18th. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all combined entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Follow Broadway Across Canada on Twitter and Facebook for more information about their shows coming to Vancouver in 2015-2016.
Continuing my photo series featuring scenic corners of the 604, Maple Ridge is up next. This beautiful area is bordered by the Fraser River to the south, and the Golden Ears and Coast mountains to the north. Pair that with places like Kanaka Creek, Alouette Lake, and Whonnock Lake and you’ve got one picturesque region.
This month at The Cultch, Delinquent Theatre presents Stationary: A Recession-Era Musical, an indie-rock musical is about the moment when big dreams meet reality checks. The show follows six young employees of a floundering advertising company who struggle under the fluorescent lights of real life, where obligations and social niceties loom large. But in the world of daydreams, all things are possible.
Photo by BeattyOei Photography
Featuring a cast of talented actor-musicians and a score ranging from rap to anthemic indie rock, Stationary tackles post-recession existence with ukulele in hand. Sometimes life is disappointing; singing about it takes the edge off.
Stationary: A Recession-Era Musical first appeared at the Neanderthal Arts Festival in Vancouver in 2012. Due to popular demand and a successful Indiegogo campaign (which exceeded its target in just thirty hours), Delinquent Theatre recorded the soundtrack to the musical. The production returned in 2013 at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver and then moved on to the Gabriola Island Theatre Festival that summer. Stationary: A Recession-Era Musical returns to The Cultch after a performance run in Ontario in early April at Talk is Free Theatre.
Playwright, actor and Artistic Producer, Christine Quintana says: “It’s grown along with us as we’ve discovered ourselves as artists. Every time we do the show it becomes faster, funnier and much darker – we’re pushing our work as musicians, actors and creators. Stationary isn’t just a think-piece about hopeless millennials, it asks the question – what happens now?”
Stationary: A Recession-Era Musical features book and lyrics by Christine Quintana (Selfie), composition by Mishelle Cuttler (Killer Joe, Après Moi) with rap lyrics by Brian Cochrane, associate direction by Chelsea Haberlin (Killer Joe, Gruesome Playground Injuries) and original direction by Laura McLean. Performers include Meaghan Chenosky (Killer Joe, Small Parts), Brian Cochrane (The Bomb-itty of Errors), Mishelle Cuttler (The Tragical Comedy of Punch & Judy), Claire Hesselgrave (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Speech and Debate), Anton Lipovetsky (Urinetown, Cymbeline) and Christine Quintana (Saint Joan) along with Alex Hauka (of indie bands Good for Grapes and Wooden Horsemen), Molly MacKinnon (of indie band The Ruffled Feathers) and Arlen Kristian Tom (playwright The Best, Man).
Show Dates, Times, Tickets
April 21st until May 2nd at The Historic Theatre at The Cultch (1895 Venables St, Vancouver). The opening performance is April 21st at 8:00pm with 8:00pm performances April 21-25, April 28-30, and May 1-2. 2:00pm performances will be April 25, April 26, and May 2. Performances on April 22, April 26 and April 28 will include a lively post-show Q&A.
Tickets start at $19 and are on sale now through The Cultch Box Office by phone at (604) 251-1363 or online.
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away to opening night on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at 12:00pm on Friday, April 10, 2015. Follow The Cultch on Facebook and Twitter for more show information.
The Vancouver Sun Run, Canada’s largest 10K, is coming up on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Now in its 31st year, tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike will participate by running, walking, and wheeling their way across the city. Here’s a guide for the day, for those navigating the city or participating in the event:
Due to the large number of participants in this event, the Vancouver Sun Run has a wave start to stagger the start in order to maintain control of the crowd and ensure the course does not become too crowded.
8:00am 2.5K Shaw Mini Sun Run start (Pacific Blvd, across from BC Place)
8:30am Vancouver Sun Run Post Race Party opens
8:40am Competitive Wheelchar start (Georgia at Burrard)
8:50am Women’s Elite race start
8:47am GoodLife Fitness warm-up
9:00am Sun Run Start & Men’s Elite Race
9:00am Blue and Yellow waves start
9:05-9:30am Green and White waves start
9:24am (approx) Winner crosses the finish line (Pacific Blvd, at BC Place)
9:30am-9:45am Purple and Red waves start
11:00am Awards ceremony on the Main Stage at BC Place
Starting out from Georgia and Burrard, in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, the run will head downhill to Stanley Park where participants will continue around to English Bay to Hornby, onto Pacific Ave, and across the Burrard Street Bridge. Exiting on West 2nd Ave, the course will wind along Fir St to West 4th, east on 6th to the Cambie Bridge for the final stretch to BC Place.
Roads used on the course will be completely closed to vehicular traffic and observers will be able to watch and cheer from the along the sidewalks. Water stations are provided at numerous locations along the course as well as music entertainment in the form of bands.
Vancouver Sun Run 2015 Road Closures
The following roads will be closed on Sunday, April 19, 2015 (approximate times):
Seymour St to Bute St (start area) 5:00am to 11:30am
Bute to the Causeway 8:00am to 11:00am
– (including all streets crossing Georgia) to Lions Gate Bridge
Lions Gate Bridge access from Pender only 8:00am to 11:00am
Howe to Burrard from Dunsmuir to Robson 5:00am to 11:00am
Denman St to Georgia to Robson 8:00am to 11:00am
Robson St to west of Denman St to Stanley Park 8:00am to 11:00am
Beach Ave, Stanley Park to Hornby St. 8:30am to 11:30am
Stanley Park Dr at North Lagoon Dr 6:00am to 11:00am
Ryan Rd at Park Lane/South Lagoon Dr 6:00am to 11:00am
Burrard St to Hornby (eastbound lanes) 6:00am to 12:00pm
Burrard Bridge to closed to all traffic 8:00am to 12:00pm
Cambie Bridge to closed to all northbound traffic 7:30am to 1:00pm
West 2nd Ave – Burrard St to Fir St 8:30am to 12:00pm
Fir St to West 2nd Ave to West 4th Ave 8:30am to 12:00pm
W 4th Ave/W 6th Ave to Pine St to Cambie St 8:30am to 12:00pm
Cambie St at W Broadway to closed to all northbound traffic 7:30am to 12:00pm
Pacific Blvd: East bound exit ramp from Cambie Bridge 5:00am – 1:30pm
Pacific Blvd: Nelson St to Abbott St 5:00am – 1:30pm
Pacific Blvd: Abbott St to Quebec St 7:00am to 9:00am
Quebec and Carrall Sts: Closed to all traffic 7:30am to 9:00am near Expo Blvd and Pacific Blvd
Abbott St: Closed to all traffic 7:30am to 9:00am near Expo Blvd and Pacific Blvd
Expo Blvd: From Quebec St to Terry Fox Way 7:30am to 9:00am
Nelson St: Expo Blvd to Pacific to 7:30am to 9:00am
Registration & Info
It’s not too late to register if you would like to participate! You can do so online until April 14th. More resources are available online in the Vancouver Sun Run FAQ, and you can follow the Vancouver Sun Run on Facebook for updates.
During March and April I will be featuring a Cherry Blossom Photo of the Day, sourced from the Miss604 Flickr Pool and/or the #Photos604 tag on Instagram. You can barely walk a full block in the city without encountering a photographer capturing this pink blooms — or stopping yourself — so it’s the perfect time to start this series. Enjoy!
