Center for
Puppetry Arts to Display Iconic Mask and Puppets
Featured in Disney’s THE LION KING
Featured in Disney’s THE LION KING
In partnership with Disney’s THE LION KING and Fifth
Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta, four iconic masks and a puppet from the
world famous Broadway musical are now on display for Atlanta fans to
enjoy.
Beginning Tuesday, March 11, THE LION KING: Up Close has been featured at the Center for Puppetry Arts, leading up to the
limited engagement of THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre, April 10-27. The
exhibit will run through Sunday, April 27.
Puppetry
is used extensively in THE LION KING, allowing the actors to
bring the animals to life on stage. THE LION KING: Up Close will
showcase Julie Taymor and Michael Curry’s award-winning designs, and guests
will get an intimate look at the Simba, Nala, Mufasa, and Scar masks as well as
the Zazu puppet used in the Broadway production. Plus, visitors will learn more
about THE LION KING prior to its highly anticipated return engagement in
Atlanta.
Entrance
to THE LION KING: Up Close is included with admission to the
Center for Puppetry Arts. To make the most of a visit, patrons are encouraged
to attend a Create-A-Puppet Workshop where they can make their own puppet to take
home. For tickets and full event listings, call 404-873-3391 or visit www.puppet.org.
THE
LION KING will
play at the Fox Theatre April 10-27 as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in
Atlanta 2013/2014 season. Tickets are available at the box office (660
Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308), online at www.broadwayinatlanta.com or by
calling 1-855-285-8499.
For
more information on THE LION KING, visit www.lionking.com.
The
Center for Puppetry Arts is supported in part by: Fulton County
Arts Council • Isdell Family Foundation • Aetna Foundation •The Zeist
Foundation • City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs • WSB-TV Family
2 Family Project • YP • Regency Suites Hotel • For a complete list of the Center’s
major supporters, visit www.puppet.org/about/sponsors.shtml.
Center
for Puppetry Arts® is a unique cultural treasure – a magical place where
children and adults are educated, enlightened, and entertained. Since 1978, the
Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry
and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances,
curriculum-based workshops, and the hands-on Museum as well as Distance
Learning and Outreach programs. Center for Puppetry Arts is a non-profit,
501(c)(3) organization and is supported in part by contributions from
corporations, foundations, government agencies, and individuals. Major funding
is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of
the Fulton County Arts Council. Major support is also provided by the City of
Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. The Center is a member of Theatre
Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre;
Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA/USA/ASSITEJ); and International Performing
Arts for Youth (IPAY).The Center also serves as headquarters of UNIMA-USA, the
American branch of Union Internationale de la Marionnette, the international
puppetry organization.
BROADWAY
ACROSS AMERICA is
part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies which
includes Broadway.com and is operated
by John Gore (Owner & CEO). BAA is the foremost presenter of
first-class touring musicals and plays in North America, operating in 40
markets. As a leading Broadway producer, BAA is dedicated to the development
and production of new and diverse theatre. Current/upcoming
productions include Beautiful, Bullets Over Broadway, Little
Miss Sunshine, Million Dollar Quartet and Pippin. Past
productions include Hairspray, How to Succeed in Business Without
Really Trying, Memphis, Promises, Promises, The Producers
and War Horse. Broadway.com is the premier
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information please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.
