Early Morning Lion King Ticket Sale Draws Hundreds

Tickets for next spring's limited engagement of The Lion King went on sale this Saturday morning at 7am, with the first three hours reserved for in-person buyers. The first ticket buyer began camping out at 2:45pm on Friday—Katie Dominguez (left) made the trek all the way from Corpus Christi to secure optimal seats as a surprise for her three grandchildren. Awww!

Hundreds were lined up by the time the box office opened; those waiting in line were treated to food, music, and "lots of Lion King prizes."

You can still get yours online, at the UT PAC box office, HEB/Central Markets, or by calling 512-477-6060. The Lion King runs from February 15 to March 25, 2007.

Thanks to Brette Lea for the photos