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Tickets now available for a special brunch party and performance of Disney’s The Lion King
The Broward Performing Arts Foundation is hosting a roaring good time with a special brunch party and performance of Disney’s The Lion King during ‘Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration Fit For A (Lion) King!’ at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 23. The festivities begin with a brunch party at 11 a.m. in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom, followed by Disney’s The Lion King in the Au-Rene Theater at 1 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a variety of activities including themed food and beverage stations at the King of the Feasts Buffet, safari arts and crafts, face painting, a “wild adventure” photo op and a DJ Dance Party. Presented by long time Broward Center supporters Alice and Mike Jackson and Michelle and Donald Sussman, ‘Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration” is a benefit for the Broward Center’s arts-in-education and community engagement programs.
At 1 p.m., the curtain will rise and giraffes will strut, birds will swoop and gazelles will leap as the entire Serengeti will come to life in Disney’s The Lion King. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, unforgettable music, and uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. Performances at the Broward Center run from March 6-30. For a complete list of show dates and times, visit Browardcenter.org/events/detail/the-lion-king-2025.
Single tickets for the “Hakuna Matata Family Celebration” are $275 per person and include the brunch party and performance. For large groups and families, tables are available for $2,500 and include the brunch party for 10 guests and 10 prime seats for the performance. Sponsorship opportunities start at $5,000. For more information on sponsorships or to purchase tables and tickets, visit Browardcenter.org/events/detail/hakuna-matata-a-family-celebration, call (954) 468-3298, or email Foundation@browardcenter.org.
For nearly 40 years, the Broward Performing Arts Foundation has been instrumental in providing support for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The Foundation was established in 1985 to deliver the required private funding to build the Center and create an endowment to sustain its operations. Over the years, the Foundation has successfully raised funds to support the Broward Center’s innovative and diverse programming, arts-in-education initiatives, community engagement activities and capital projects. In 2021, the Foundation completed a $30 million capital campaign to renovate and restore the iconic Parker Playhouse. Prior to this, it raised $60 million to complete the Encore! capital campaign to renovate, renew and revitalize the Broward Center.
About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New River Bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.
