An official announcement of the extension is expected tomorrow from Mayor Mufi Hannemann, a "Lion King" fan, and Jack Lucas, president of WestCoast Entertainment, in a press conference at City Hall. Details on when the new block of tickets will be available will be announced at this time.

The Tony Award-winning show will be in town Sept. 15 through Oct. 28. While the show officially premieres at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 (preceded by two preview performances, at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 and 2 p.m. Sept. 16), regular performances will be at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets are priced from $30 to $85, depending on play dates, with VIP packages available for $150 for all shows, which include premium seating, souvenir program and a show merchandise item.