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November 22, 2009

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PHOTO CALL: The Lion King Celebrates 5,000th Performance on Broadway

By Amy Lipson
06 Nov 2009

The Lion King celebrated its 5,000th performance on Broadway Nov. 5 at the Minskoff Theatre.

To celebrate the milestone, cast members past and present gathered with Disney Theatricals President Thomas Schumacher and Senior Vice President Michele Steckler at Bond 45 (154 West 45th St.).

Here are some photos of the celebration: For more information, visit DisneyonBroadway.com.

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The cake marking the milestone of 5,000 performances

Photo by Aubrey Reuben

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