Name: The Lion King on Broadway
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The Lion King Show Times

Tue
Apr 22

7:00pm

Wed
Apr 23

2:00pm 7:00pm

Thu
Apr 24

7:00pm

Fri
Apr 25

7:00pm

Sat
Apr 26

2:00pm 8:00pm

Sun
Apr 27

3:00pm

Mon
Apr 28

No Performances

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About The Lion King on Broadway

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

Audience

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

Late Seating

Latecomers are seated at the discretion of management.

Show Dates

Previews: Oct 15, 1997 • Opening: Nov 13, 1997

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Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in The Lion King.

Tshidi Manye as Rafiki in The Lion King.

Stephen Carlile as Scar and the cast of The Lion King.

L. Steven Taylor as Mufasa in The Lion King.

Pearl Khwezi as Nala and Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in The Lion King.

Brandon McCall as Simba in The Lion King.

Brandon McCall as Simba and Pearl Khwezi as Nala in The Lion King.

Brandon A. McCall as Simba in The Lion King.

Bradley Gibson as Simba in The Lion King.

Jayden Theophile as Young Simba, L. Steven Taylor as Mufasa and the cast of The Lion King.

Adrienne Walker as Nala and the cast of The Lion King.

Bradley Gibson as Simba and Adrienne Walker as Nala in The Lion King.

Venue

Minskoff Theatre

200 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036

Seat Map

Hearing Assistance

Headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre. For guests with Tele Coil, T-Coil Loops are available.

Wheelchair Access

Staff is available to escort theatergoers to wheelchair accessible areas via elevators & escalators. Main level not accessible by elevator.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater has an elevator and escalator.

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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.

Critics’ Reviews (5)

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

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

Entertainment Weekly

Chris Willman

"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

"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."

The New York Times

Ben Brantley

"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

"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."

Variety

Greg Evans

4.8

Score average from verified show reviews by customers who’ve bought tickets from Broadway.com.

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

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

You'll get lost in the costumes

"The costumes and set direction allowed me to get lost in the performance. It was beautifully done."

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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 17, 2025

Spectacular and Fresh

"My family attended and unanimously raved it was spectacular and that the enthusiasm of the performers was as if it were opening night. "

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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 15, 2025

Amazing show

"The performers were all wonderful. They had powerful voices and portrayed the characters with passion. I love how the performers play the part while also doing the puppeteering. It was our 4th time seeing Lion King but first time on Broadway. It is a show for all ages. "

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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 11, 2025

A stunning and outstanding visual spectacle

"There was so much hard work, effort and care put into this production. There is a reason it has been running for almost 30 years. It is sold out time and time again and it shows. I feel it is very much worth the price of admission. "

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steven s from LAS VEGAS on Apr 9, 2025

Hair raising

"Amazing cast, voices were superb, scenery was very well done.. Even though I knew the story beforehand the story telling had me agasp..Every element of performance considered and executed with no faults.. Well done all on an amazing show.. Irish Visitor.."

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Anne W from Wexford on Apr 9, 2025

Awesome Show !

"This show will hold your attention from beginning to the end. Awesome singing and performances from the entire cast. This facility was the most comfortable of all others i visited during my NY weekend."

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Willie A from Montgomery on Apr 9, 2025

Awesome show.

"The show was AWESOME. The animation of the characters was amazing. The singing and the dancing was stunning. I LOVED the show. I will definitely see it again, if the opportunity presents itself. "

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Willie H from Midland on Apr 7, 2025

Long live the king

"Stellar performance. Very impressive sets and great vocal and acting performances by the talented crew. Worthy of a broadway show. Highly recommend!"

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Ritwik R from Apex on Apr 4, 2025

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