Following the limited engagement, The Lion will launch a national tour. It will play the Portland in Oregon May 2-June 14, with the national tour officially launching Aug. 22 at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell, MA. The one-man song cycle will play the Milwaukee Repertory Theater in Wisconsin Sept. 22-Nov. 8; the Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, NY Nov. 11-22; in Washington, D.C. Feb. 26, 2016-April 3; and City Theatre Company in Pittsburgh, PA May 14-June 5.
"I am thrilled to be able to bring Benjamin's heartfelt story to cities across the country and for a national audience to hear and experience his exceptional talent as a musical storyteller," producer said in a previous statement.
The Lion opened Feb. 8 at the Lynn Redgrave Theater following previews that began Feb. 3. Sean Daniels, who helmed the earlier MTC production, again directed.
Following its run at City Center, The Lion played the in London.
. 鈥�The Lion is one of those rare and unforgettable shows that disarms you, enthralls you, and then never leaves you; experiencing the show as an unknowing audience member was one of my all-time greatest theatrical experiences,鈥� Price said in a previous statement. 鈥淎rtists like Benjamin come along once or twice in a generation, so it is an honor to share this joyful new musical with New Yorkers looking to be inspired by this uplifting and extraordinary story.鈥�
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Scheuer is a 2013 ASCAP Songwriting Award winner. His work has been featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2013 Musical Theatre Network Award for Best Lyrics); The St. James Theatre, London; The Jermyn Street Theatre, London; and Lincoln Center. He leads the band Escapist Papers.
Watch the animated music video for Scheuer's song "Cookie-Tin Banjo" .
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