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Disney’s The Lion King will leap onto the stage at The Music Hall at Fair Park June 13th and will run through July 7th. The North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by more than 19 million theatergoers. Having already played more than 70 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly makes its 4th return to the Music Hall at Fair Park.

When: Wednesday, June 13th at 7:30 pm through Saturday, July 7th at 7:30 pm

Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave, Dallas, TX 75210

Admission: Tickets are available at DallasSummerMusicals.org or by calling Ticketmaster at (866) 870-2717. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Music Hall at Fair Park Box Office Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. VIP Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a commemorative souvenir program, and an exclusive merchandise item, are also available.

The production features Mark Campbell as “Scar,” Gerald Ramsey as “Mufasa,” Mukelisiwe Goba as “Rafiki,” Nick Cordileone as “Timon,” Greg Jackson as “Zazu,” Ben Lipitz as “Pumbaa,” Jared Dixson as “Simba,” Nia Holloway as “Nala,” Keith Bennett as “Banzai,” Martina Sykes as “Shenzi” and Robbie Swift as “Ed.”

The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Joziyah Jean-Felix and Ramon Reed and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Danielle W. Jalade and Gloria Manning.

The North American touring production of The Lion King has been seen by more than 19 million theatergoers. Having already played more than 70 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly makes its 4th return to the Music Hall at Fair Park.

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Kids, here’s your chance to run away with the circus for a week! Discover the thrill of becoming a circus star and also make some new friends!

WHAT: Lone Star Circus School Summer Camp inspires campers to discover their unique sense of creative expression by providing opportunities to reach new potentials and expand skills. This is a day-camp experience designed to introduce children at any level of physical development and skill to the excitement of circus arts including aerial silks, aerial ring, trapeze, juggling, contortion, rolla bolla, tightrope, clowning, and balancing. Be sure to watch your young circus stars perform in their very own circus performance!

WHEN/COST:

• June 18- 22 – 1/2 day camp (9am-Noon), $225

• July 9-13 – Full day (9am-4pm), $290  ALL-NEW!

• July 16-20 – 1/2 day camp (9am-Noon), $225

Showtime for ½ day camp sessions is at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of camp. For students in the full-day session, their showtime is at 3:00 p.m. Lone Star Circus School Summer Camp is for children ages six to 15. Limited to only 20 campers per session.

WHERE: Inwood Soccer Center, 14801 Inwood Rd. Addison, TX 75001 (near the Galleria)

RESERVATIONS: Visit www.lonestarcircus.com/camps.

LONE STAR CIRCUS is the performing arm of LONE STAR CIRCUS ARTS CENTER, a Dallas-based non-profit organization, whose purpose is to promote circus arts through training, performance, and community outreach. Its Founder is Fanny Kerwich, an 8th generation circus artist of French descent, who started teaching circus arts several years ago at Dallas International School, and in her own studio, The Expressionists. LONE STAR CIRCUS ARTS CENTER was incorporated in 2006. Its circus school, LONE STAR CIRCUS SCHOOL, organizes recreational and professional training in circus arts for children and adults. They also provide circus-themed entertainment for fundraisers and corporate and civic events.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the LEGO Minifigure by throwing a totally awesome party June 23–24 and June 30–July 1. The bricktastic birthday bash will be filled to the brim with all things Minifigures – even all 17 of the brand-new exclusive LEGO® Party Series Minifigures will be making an appearance.

A super-sized Mini BrickFactor build-off competition will kick off the weekend on Thursday, June 21 just inside Grapevine Mills. The build-off competition is free and open to the public.

Kids ages 5 to 15 can enter for a chance to win a one-day apprenticeship with the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Master Model Builder. CLICK HERE for details and to register (registration deadline is June 11).

The bricktacular two-weekend celebration will be bursting with activities! Visit dallasfw.legolanddiscoverycenter.com for all the details. Activities are included in the price of admission.

Rockwall Summer Musicals (RSM)  first children’s summer camp of the season will be The Wizard of Oz themed and will be held June 25-29, 2018.

The weeklong camp will include classes on acting, dancing, and singing,  taught by talented Rockwall Summer Musicals staff. Students will attend workshops and perform scenes from the beloved musical The Wizard of Oz.

Two sessions are available:

9:00 am-Noon for ages 5-8

1:00–4:00 pm for ages 9-12.

Cost: $150, which includes the weeklong camp, a t-shirt, and a ticket to see a Rockwall Summer Musicals show this season.

Profits from RSM’s summer camp will be used to start a scholarship fund for local high school students declaring a theater major in college.