Leo McCormick's children (ages 12 and 10 at the time) had never attended live theater. The musical had just won six Tony Awards, including best musical. The show was a smash hit when it came through Salt Lake City on its first national tour in August of 2010. It's a spectacular theater experience for any age, but for many parents across the globe, "The Lion King" has been the perfect show to introduce their children to Broadway. The bellowed Disney classic has returned, on its North American tour, to the Eccles Theatre through Oct. With innovative costumes and puppets, and beloved music by Elton John and Tim Rice, "The Lion King" is now one of the longest-running Broadway shows (it opened in 1997). SALT LAKE CITY - "The Lion King" is roaring back into town.
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