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Check Out These Photos from The Lion King's Epic 20th Anniversary Celebration

The current cast, creative team, alums and stars like Heather Headley, Renée Elise Goldsberry and many more hit the red carpet on November 5, 2017 for a very special 20th anniversary performance of The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre.

Nov 6, 2017

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The cast of The Lion King takes in the crowd.(Photo: Walter McBride)

Surprise! Tony winner Elton John hits the keys for a very special performance of "Circle of Life."(Photo: Walter McBride)

Elton John joins hands with The Lion King's epic creative team, including Tony-winning director Julie Taymor, scribes Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, lyricist Tim Rice and more.(Photo: Walter McBride)

Jelani Remy, The Lion King's current Simba, suits up for the 20th anniversary celebration.

Adrienne Walker, The Lion King's current Nala, stuns for the camera.

Mufasa is all smiles! The Lion King's L. Steven Taylor hits the red carpet.

The Lion King's Tony-winning director Julie Taymor steps out.

Frozen's Caissie Levy and Patti Murin attend the 20th anniversary celebration performance of The Lion King.

Tony winner Heather Headley and her son John David get ready for The Lion King's 20th anniversary performance.

The Lion King's lyricist Tim Rice attends the 20th anniversary celebration performance.

The Lion King's Cameron Pow and Stephen Carlile have arrived.

Former Simba Clifton Oliver reunites with his Nala, Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry. Goldsberry brought her children Benjamin and Brielle to the performance.

The Little Mermaid alum Sierra Boggess strikes a pose on Disney's big night.

Frozen's Greg Hildreth and John Riddle look sharp.

The Lion King alum and Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin hits the red carpet.

Original Mary Poppins Ashley Brown steps out as part of the Disney family.

Hamilton Tony nominee and The Lion King alum Christopher Jackson hits the red carpet.

M. Butterfly star Jin Ha and scribe David Henry Hwang celebrate The Lion King's 20th anniversary.

Broadway.com’s Matt Kupchin and his daughter Skye before the big performance.

The Lion King's book writers Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi get snazzy for the camera.

The Lion King alum Danny Rutigliano has played the roles of Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa.

What an epic evening! The company gathers around music legend Elton John. Experience The Lion King's legacy at the Minskoff Theatre.(Photo: Walter McBride)

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