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Pride Rock comes to life in Disney’s long-running hit.

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The Lion King Show Times

Tue
Jul 8
7:00pm
Wed
Jul 9
2:00pm 7:00pm
Thu
Jul 10
7:00pm
Fri
Jul 11
8:00pm
Sat
Jul 12
2:00pm 8:00pm
Sun
Jul 13
3:00pm
Mon
Jul 14

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About The Lion King on Broadway

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Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
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Audience

Recommended for ages 6 and up. Children under 2 will not be admitted. All guests must have a ticket.
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Late Seating

Latecomers are seated at the discretion of management.
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Show Dates

Previews: Oct 15, 1997 • Opening: Nov 13, 1997
Broadway Musicals Kid-Friendly Dance Award Winning

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Venue

Minskoff Theatre Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Staff is available to escort theatergoers to wheelchair accessible areas via elevators & escalators. Main level not accessible by elevator.
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Story

A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney film, The Lion King is the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands.

When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king.

Know Before You Go

Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Disney's The Lion King showcases the talents of one of the most acclaimed creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor reimagines the popular story using some of the theater's most extraordinary stagecraft. The Lion King also features the exceptional work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and a glorious score crafted by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Elton John and Tim Rice.

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A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
Entertainment Weekly

"The breathtakingly staged Broadway adaptation of Disney's king of the cartoon jungle is an instant theater classic."

Entertainment Weekly

Chris Willman

Time Magazine

"Awe-inspiring! Broadway theater is alive again. [Julie] Taymor's imaginative ideas seem limitless. it's a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle. Most important - against all odds - it has innocence. The show appeals to our primal, childlike excitement in the power of theater to make us see things afresh."

Time Magazine

Richard Zoglin

The New York Times

"Seen purely as a visual tapestry, there is simply nothing else like it. Suddenly, you're 4 years old again, and you've been taken to the circus for the first time. You can only marvel at the exotic procession of animals before you: the giraffes and the elephants and the hippopotamuses and all those birds in balletic flight. Such is the transporting magic wrought by the opening 10 minutes of The Lion King, [director Julie] Taymor has introduced a whole new vocabulary of images to the Broadway blockbuster."

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Ben Brantley

Newsday

"A jaw-dropping magnificent spectacle. The show and the playhouse are enchanting. The unprecedented production is worth every penny. If this is Disney's idea of a theme park, we are delighted to report that the theme is quality."

Newsday

Linda Winer

Variety

"Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's The Lion King is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains and ingenuity. Leaping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version improves upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated film, from visual artistry and storytelling to Lebo M's score and the newly African-ized pop songs of Elton John and Tim Rice."

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Greg Evans

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A-MAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"When I asked my 5 yo daughter if she liked the performance, she said ‘Mommy, I didn’t like it, I LOVED IT!’ What’s not to love?! The ensemble is phenomenal. The songs are woven into the tapestry of our lives. The theme and messages are positive and powerful! The musicians make us dance in our seats. It’s a beautiful experience for all and any! Don’t just run, get a running leap towards The Lion King! You’ll roar about it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 1, 2024
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The Lion King
"The Lion King exceeded our expectations! The stage was the perfect size, and how they moved the props around was amazing. It would have been nice to have some audience interaction, but that is the only thing negative to say. Everything was perfect!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 12, 2024
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Extraordinary
"Beautiful, very original show. Young Simba is incredible!"
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Anna V from Dilsen-Stokkem on Jul 3, 2025
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Great show for the whole family
"Went to the matinee. Lots of kids at this show but it is Disney and the afternoon. Had a great experience. "
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Kimberly M from Petersburg on Jul 1, 2025
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Fantastic!
"Exceeded my expectations! Did a great job paying homage to the original movie. Music was as great as I remembered. And the costumes/set pieces…wow! Those folks deserve a raise! You will not be disappointed! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 29, 2025
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Even better 2nd time around.
"Saw Lion King in the first few months that it opened for my son’s 18th birthday in 1998. Today, we take our granddaughter Julia, age 9. Perfection! Even better the second time around. "
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joanne b from East Quogue on Jun 26, 2025
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A beautiful and emotional show
"I lived everything from the beginning to the end. The music, the emotions, the way the service was and how helpful everyone was around. It was one of my top favorite things I did when visiting new york "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 26, 2025
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Great family trip to Broadway!
"Fantastic show! The Lion King had something for everyone. The singing, performance and experience was amazing! Thank you."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 26, 2025
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Great costumes for each role.
"The costumes were done cleverly and fit each of the roles. The hyenas were absolutely hilarious."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 26, 2025
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The Best!!!
"OMG, this was by far the best show I’ve ever seen. The production was amazing!!!"
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Jordan W from Garland on Jun 23, 2025
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Cast & Creative

Cast

Michael Hollick
Scar
Young Simba
Young Nala

Creative

Music
Elton John
Lyrics
Tim Rice
Director
Julie Taymor
Book
Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
Choreographer
Garth Fagan
Set Designer
Richard Hudson
Lighting Designer
Donald Holder
Sound Designer
Tony Meola
Mask & Puppet Designer
Michael Curry
Costume Designer and Mask/Puppet Co-Designer
Julie Taymor
Orchestrations
Robert Elhai, David Metzger and Bruce Fowler
Music Director
Joseph Church

The Lion King Schedule

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Tue, Jul 8, 2025
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