'The Lion King JR.' returns to USN August 19-22

Click here for tickets to a roaring show marking Theater Director Bakari King's 20th year behind the curtain at USN.
By Nesrin Tift, MS Musical Parent Volunteer

Celebrating his 20th year at University School of Nashville and 20th Middle School Musical production, Theater Director Bakari King brings the Pride Lands to life in “The Lion King JR.,” Wednesday, August 19 through Saturday, August 22. Please join us to see these talented performers take the stage, guided by King to find their place in the Circle of Life. USN students last performed this show with King in August 2015, and some of those alumni have gone on to perform on Broadway.
 
Performances take place at Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville, TN 37210.  Showtimes are:
  • Wednesday, August 19 at 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 20 at 6 p.m.
  • Friday, August 21 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 22 at 2 p.m.   
Tickets are $10 each and are on sale here.

Sign up for Tiger Arts Patrons today to show your support for the arts, and you’ll also receive a code to use for free tickets for your immediate family to attend the show!
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