LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2017
/PRNewswire/-- Fandango, the leading digital network
for all things movies, is teaming up with The Greek Theatre in
Los Angeles, The Walt Disney
Studios and the Walt Disney Signature Collection to host an
exclusive screening of The Lion King Sing-Along at the famed
outdoor venue on Saturday, August 5.
The evening will kick off with a special musical performance by the
sensational Tshidi Manye, who currently stars as Rafiki in
the long-running Broadway production of The Lion King. Manye
will perform the show's iconic opening number, "Circle of Life,"
live at The Greek Theatre.
The beloved Disney classic will be available for all fans on
Fandango's premium on-demand video service, FandangoNOW, on
August 15, followed by the Blu-rayâ„¢
and DVD release from Disney on August
29.
In addition to the live musical performance, the Fandango event
will feature family activities and special guests. Attendees will
enjoy the animated adventure's soundtrack under the stars, while
laughing with Timon and Pumbaa, crying with Simba and Mufasa, and
bursting into song with their favorite characters during this
special screening of the beloved film.
"We're excited to bring the 'Hakuna Matata' spirit to Angelenos
this August, with a special screening of The Lion King
Sing-Along at the iconic Greek Theatre and a live performance by
the incomparable Tshidi Manye," says Fandango Chief Marketing
Officer Adam Rockmore. "The event is
part of our multi-year partnership with The Greek, designed to
create memorable experiences for movie fans of all ages throughout
the year."
The fun-filled screening event is open to the public and tickets
are available for $12.00 each at
Ticketmaster or at The Greek Theatre box office.
"The Greek Theatre is excited to host this one-of-a-kind event
with our valued partner, Fandango," says Becky Colwell, General Manager of the Greek
Theatre. "It makes perfect sense to show Disney's animated epic
musical film, The Lion King, at a venue that has hosted
thousands of musical greats over the years!"
Fans who buy tickets to see The Lion King Sing-Along at
The Greek Theatre will also have the opportunity to purchase other
Disney classics on Digital HD at a discounted price on
FandangoNOW.
Featuring more than three hours of classic bonus material, the
Walt Disney Signature Collection edition of The Lion King
will invite viewers to observe recording sessions, step inside the
story room, witness the evolution of a villain, and join
Nathan Lane (voice of Timon) and
Matthew Broderick (voice of Adult
Simba) for an extended conversation about the
film's extraordinary legacy.
About Fandango
Fandango is the ultimate digital
network for all things movies, serving consumers with best-in-class
movie information, ticketing to 29,000 screens, movie trailers and
original video content for movie discovery, and home
entertainment. Its portfolio reaches more than 60 million
unique visitors per month, according to comScore, with 205 million
app downloads, and includes popular movie properties Flixster,
Rotten Tomatoes and the Tomatometerâ„¢ rating, and Fandango
Movieclips, the No. 1 movie trailers and content channel on
YouTube. Its new premium on-demand video service, FandangoNOW
offers new release and catalog movies and next-day TV shows on a
wide variety of connected, over-the-top (OTT) and mobile
devices. Also part of the Fandango family are Latin America's leading online ticketers,
Ingresso.com and Fandango Latin America, formerly Cinepapaya. Movie
fans can find Fandango on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/fandango, Twitter @Fandango, and many
other social platforms.
About The Greek Theatre
The Greek Theatre is a
world-class, outdoor 5,901-seat music venue located
in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. It was
built in 1929, opening on September
29 of that year. Designed by architect Samuel Tilden
Norton, the theatre stage is modeled after a Greek
temple. The Greek Theatre is owned by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation
and Parks, and is operated by SMG World. The venue is among
the City's most cherished public sites. The historic Greek Theatre
stands as one of the nation's most beloved and recognized outdoor
entertainment venues. Throughout its history, the Greek has played
host to some of the biggest legends in music. This iconic venue has
also served as a site for numerous high school graduations,
community events and backdrops for television shows and motion
pictures. For more information visit:
www.lagreektheatre.com
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