The Mozart musical will be shown at Shanghai Cultural Square this December.

The new Walt Disney Grand Theater has 1,200 seats and the show will take place every night from Tuesday through Sunday, with the addition of a matinee during the weekend.

“The adapted script and language will enhance the theatrical experience for Chinese guests, allowing them to connect with the dialogue and gain a deeper understanding of the show’s themes and messages,” said Anthony Lyn, the associate director of the musical.

Disney has not revealed how long it will show the Chinese production of The Lion King. Some of the other popular productions of the company are Tarzan, The Little Mermaid and Frozen.

Another indication of progress in the local musical theater scene can be seen at the musical development seminar that has been held annually by Shanghai Culture Square

This year, the seminar — it is a part of the annual Shanghai Spring International Music Festival — took place at Ruijin Hotel on April 23 and surrounding the conference hall were posters of many new Chinese musicals, including Chinese adaptations of Avenue Q and Man of La Mancha, as well as The Jay Chow Project, the first jukebox musical in China featuring songs by the iconic singer-songwriter from Taiwan.