Hollywood (ECN) - The Lion King is set to make some noise in Las Vegas this spring.

The Lion King is going to go into production at the Mandalay Bay this coming May.

The Lion ing is going to be seen in its full-length original version rather than a 90-minute cut for the show.

It will occupy the theater that is sat to be vacated by Mamma Mia!.

Mamma Mia! has had a six-year run, which will end on January 4th.

The Lion King will begin previews on April 20th, before it opens up on May 2nd.