The Marion Performing Arts Center will roar to life this weekend as students from Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet transform the stage into the Pride Lands for a vibrant, high-energy production of “The Lion King Jr.,” complete with dazzling costumes, amazing set pieces, and all the familiar songs from the beloved Disney classic.
Performances are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at the MPAC, located on the campus of Marion High School.
Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the VPA Front Office or at the door before each performance.
“The Lion King Jr.” follows the journey of young Simba, a lion cub destined to become king of the Pride Lands. After a tragic loss and the manipulations of his uncle Scar, Simba flees his home and grows up in exile with new friends who teach him courage and resilience. When the Pride Lands fall into ruin under Scar’s rule, Simba must confront his past, embrace his rightful place, and return to restore balance and harmony to his kingdom.
The Marion School District is an innovative and growing district that ensures an equitable, engaging learning community where every student is empowered to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. With more than 150 years of experience serving families in Crittenden County, the district offers a high school, a junior high, a seventh grade academy, and three award-winning magnet schools. For enrollment information, including information on school choice, visit https://www.msd3.org/ or call 870-739-5100.