The Lion King at the Pantages Theater-Heartland Charter School

Registration window September 28, 10:00 a.m. -October 4, 7:00 p.m.

Take your students on a breathtaking journey to the African savanna with The Lion King, the Tony Award-winning stage production!

Blending traditional African music, vibrant choreography, and innovative puppetry, this powerful coming-of-age story follows Simba as he discovers his identity, takes on responsibility, and finds the true meaning of courage. The show is rich in connections to literature, culture, and music, as well as themes of leadership and community. The Lion King is more than a performance; it’s an unforgettable experience that inspires reflection, creativity, and meaningful discussion long after the final bow.

Enhancing the experience is the venue: the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. An iconic 1930 Art Deco landmark with dazzling interiors and a rich history as Hollywood’s last great movie palace and a former home of the Academy Awards.

Our seats will be upstairs in the Mezzanine: Section E, rows A through H. Please check the seating map before you secure your tickets.

Ticket cost:

• Students ages 10+ $79.00
• Chaperones $79.00

*The price for tickets paid with a credit card will be slightly higher due to the Ticketbud processing fee.

May I pay using my student's planning amount? Yes! You can pay for your student's ticket and one chaperone ticket with your student's planning amount. Reminder: Only one chaperone ticket per family may be purchased using planning amounts. 

What are the check-in procedures? Please arrive between 11:45 and 12:15 pm. The theatre doors open at 12 pm. Please make sure you arrive at the theatre doors by 12:15 to allow time for security checks and entrance into the building. The “Lobby Doors” open at 12 and the “House Doors” open at 12:30. I will be near the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Argyle Avenue (this is the corner of the theatre building). I will be wearing my Heartland lanyard and have a clipboard. You will receive an envelope with your tickets when you check in with me. Please plan time to find parking and walk to the theatre.

Who may attend? All attendees must be Students must be age 10 by the date of the performance. Up to two chaperones per family are allowed. If you purcahse a ticket for a student who is not at least 10 years old or more than two chaperone tickets, you will not be given a refund.

Is there on-site parking available? Traffic in and around Hollywood can be congested at times, so you’ll want to allow yourself plenty of time to get here, find parking, use the restroom, and purchase concessions before the event begins. Ushers will direct you to your seat and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the theatre’s amenities. Directions to the theater from all directions are available here. Over a dozen independently managed parking lots are located within two blocks of the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Prices generally range from $10 to $20 (subject to change). Many parking lots now close at 12 AM, and we suggest checking the closing times of all lots when parking. You may pre-book parking on this website.

Can we pack snacks or lunch for this event or field trip? The Pantages Theater does NOT allow outside food or drink. This includes restaurant take-out or leftovers.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Name: Dena Vertrees

Phone number: (805) 909-2282

Email address: [email protected]

You must have a student enrolled at Heartland Charter School to attend this event. We verify enrollment for all attendees.

How to Reserve Your Spot

To officially join us on this field trip, you must complete both steps of our registration process. Please follow these directions carefully:

Step 1: Check out on Ticketbud

Complete the checkout process here on Ticketbud. This initiates your reservation. *If you want to pay with your student funds, please reserve tickets labeled "Paid with student funds through Procurify".

• Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation from Ticketbud once your order is complete.
• Tip: If you do not see the email within a few minutes, please check your Spam/Junk folder. If you cannot find a confirmation email from Ticketbud, you did not successfully reserve tickets.
• Action: Once you have your confirmation, move immediately to Step 2.

Step 2: Place your Order in Procurify

Your spot is not confirmed until an order is placed in the Procurify system for students who are enrolled in Heartland and their chaperones. You do NOT need to place an order in Procurify for siblings who are not enrolled.

• Search: Log in to Procurify, search the name of this field trip in the catalog, and complete your order as you would for any other educational resource.
• Note: Do NOT place a Procurify order for siblings who are not enrolled in Heartland.
• Deadline: You must place your Procurify order within 3 days of your Ticketbud registration.
• IMPORTANT! Registration Requirement: To avoid losing your spot, both steps must be completed. Failure to place an order in Procurify within the three-day window will result in removal from the attendee list, and funds will be manually deducted from your account.

Heartland events are designed for families to attend together. Students need to be accompanied by an adult chaperone. If your student will be attending with another family, please email the field trip host to let them know once you complete your registration. Chaperones must be the legal parent or 25 years and older. All chaperones must be healthy, ethical people with the skills to be responsible adult chaperones.

Please review our Field Trip Refund & Attendance Policy!

To ensure we can provide these experiences to as many students as possible, please review our commitment and refund guidelines before registering.

All Sales are Final

• No Refunds: Once a ticket is reserved or purchased, we cannot offer a refund for any reason, including illness, scheduling conflicts, or a change of plans.
• Non-Transferable: Tickets are tied specifically to the student account used at registration. They cannot be sold, gifted, or transferred to another family.

The "No-Show" Policy

Because Heartland pre-pays many venues based on Ticketbud headcounts, an unused ticket is a direct loss of school resources.

• Fund Deduction: If a family reserves a spot and does not place an order in Procurify, the student's planning amount will still be manually deducted from their Procurify account, and the student will be removed from the attendee list.
• Loss of Access: Families who are frequent "no-shows" may lose access to future field trip registrations. We track attendance to ensure that limited spots go to families who are committed to attending.

Professional Courtesy: If an emergency arises, and you truly cannot make it:

• Notify the Lead Teacher: Please email the organizing teacher as soon as possible.
• Why it matters: This prevents the entire group from waiting at the venue entrance for your arrival, keeping the educational program on schedule for everyone else.

Our Goal: By only registering for events you are fully committed to, you help us keep our field trip program sustainable and open to all students.