Tickets & Special Events
Muse Machine presents
THE LION KING JR
January 14-17, 2027
Victoria Theatre, Dayton
Rufus Bonds, Jr. (current director of The Lion King on Broadway) returns to Muse Machine to simultaneously direct the beloved cultural phenomenon at the Victoria Theatre featuring more than 100 young performers from across southwestern Ohio!
We have a few different ticketing options and opportunities to celebrate this year…
Donor Pre-Sale
Beginning October 27
Help make the magic possible by joining the Circle of Life for earliest access to tickets. Your support brings this extraordinary production to life while expanding access for students, families, and audiences throughout our community. Circle of Life donors receive a unique code for the first opportunity to purchase tickets through the box office.
Family Pre-Sale
Beginning November 18
Although we urge families to participate in the donor pre-sale, there will be another opportunity for families to purchase tickets prior to the public sale. Familes will be emailed a “family code” prior to 10:00am on Wednesday, November 18. It may be used from 10:00am on November 18 until midnight on November 23 to purchase tickets via Dayton Live (online, in person or via phone). See “public sale” below for box office details. A $2-per-ticket preservation fee will be incurred (additional fees will be applied beginning November 24).
Public Sale
Beginning November 24
Tickets will be available via daytonlive.org or 937-228-3630 or visiting the Dayton Live box office in the lobby of the Schuster Center. Phone sales and in-person sales are available Tue-Fri from 10am-6pm and 90 minutes prior to any Dayton Live performance.
Opening Night Curtain Call
January 14
Celebrate 45 years of Muse Machine on opening night! Join us after the performance for a special VIP gathering celebrating Muse’s 45th birthday and the opening of Disney’s The Lion King Jr. Receive premium seating for the production, followed by desserts, a champagne toast and comments from director Rufus Bonds Jr. Be part of this milestone moment for Muse Machine!
Benefit Evening & Show
January 16
Celebrate the legacy and future of Muse Machine. This special semi-formal evening will honor the life and legacy of Muse Machine founder Suzy Bassani, to whom this year’s production is dedicated. Gather with fellow supporters for signature food and drinks, celebrate Muse’s mission of transformational arts opportunities for young people, and enjoy premium seating for the production.
Sponsorships
Support the next generation of artists and audiences. Sponsors enjoy special benefits, access to premium seating, and invitations to special events, along with opportunities to support the young artists of Muse Machine. For sponsorship information, contact jill@musemachine.com.