"The costumes and props were soooooo creative. A few parts were "scary" and a child near us did not want to come back after intermission. Know what your child can handle. 8 and up, no problem I would think."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 26, 2024
Very nice show
"First my first time in Broadway… it’s was so nice "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 30, 2024
All around great story, wonderful music and choreography.
"Great show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 28, 2024
Absolutely amazing.
"I’ve been to numerous broadway shows and by far the best I’ve ever seen!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 14, 2024
Highly Anticipated…didn’t disappoint
"Loved that they had some original elements while honoring the integrity of the original story. Vocalists, orchestra and effects were all amazing!!! The only thing I found myself experiencing dissonance around was the scale of the show- I expected a much larger number of animals in the opening and closing scenes around Pride Rock. Since it’s been upwards of 25+ years since the musical’s opening, I’m not sure if the show supported a larger cast in the earlier part of its run or not. Though, I wonder if this was so. Also, am curious about whether its home was always the Minskoff; wondering if there was a larger stage that housed the show in the portion of the earlier run.
Altogether, definitely highly recommend!!! It was beautiful and it’s very clear the actors and everyone involved highly respect their own craft and work hard to deliver a version of the show that truly works to lift up the experience of the audience!! Thank you to the cast, crew and Minskoff Theater!! ❤️❤️❤️🙌🏽🤌🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🤩🤩🥳🥳"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 26, 2025
Nice, family show
"The singing, choreography, and creative way the story is presented is outstanding. There is no graphic violence, sex, or cursing.
However there are scenes where the props used are worn and outdated. The baby lion is a doll with no eyes. The stampede scene is a drum roll of paper with printed designs that are continuously moving around in a circle. For $200. a seat I expected better.
Having the characters come out into the audience is a spark of brilliance. Could there be more interactive elements included in the story such as movements of the seats, confetti sprinkled on audience or an explosion of paper fireworks that spill out into the audience?
Just asking….
Janet Rivera"
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Janet Lee R from passaic on Aug 27, 2025
Great interaction
"I loved how the actors interacted with the audience. The martial art moves were disappointing. The music was great"
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 5, 2025
Great Show!
"We sat in the middle of the very last row of the theater and had a very decent view. We definitely enjoyed the show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 22, 2024
Third time I’ve seen it
"I’ve seen this twice in the UK on tour before going to broadway. The show itself is great but was ruined by audience members next to us and around us talking through it that the stewards did nothing about. Highly disrespectful. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 25, 2024
Nice show
"The space of seat is limited."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 2, 2024
Great for kids, okay for adults
"The Lion King is a Broadway classic and it is an incredible show, but I do feel like it’s more “cute” than a wow factor. I think it’s a perfect show to go to with kids, but going as a pair of adults, it wasn’t as captivating as other shows. I’m glad I saw it, and the performers were incredible, but I don’t think I would do it again if I could go back."
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 9, 2026
Disappointed
"Impressive use of attached characters. No set decor. Singing ok. Not enough talented dancing. I was bored but children probably like it"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 9, 2025
Not my cup of tea
"I thought the story line was basic. Although the singers were excellent the music and lyrics were not to my taste. The costumes and dancing were excellent."
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Tracy L from Port Douglas on Jul 7, 2025
Mixed review
"Amazing singing and the animals at the start and end of the show are breathtaking. However, for the high price we paid for tickets, the set was lazy and underwhelming; hanging cloths, looked like paper grass and a cardboard tree. Reminded me of a high school show. Not Broadway calibre. But the cast was great and the opening and closing were amazing. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 29, 2024
Hard to understand
"Beautiful choreography and costumes. It was hard to understand the song lyrics and speaking by most of the cast. Heavy accents and overplaying of the African heritage made it practically impossible to understand most of the speaking parts"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 6, 2024
Lion king
"The show was great. Really enjoyed, actors did an amazing job performing. But the venue wasn’t. Seats very uncomfortable and so close together. Sitting for two hours were a torture which doesn’t do any justice for the show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 6, 2024
Perfect with kids
"Loved the African beats and choir, some beautiful moments…
Maybe a little more catered towards children with Jokes that are very Disney like. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 16, 2024
Loud and louder
"Of course, the puppets, staging, and costuming were fantastic. But the sound was so loud my granddaughter and I both had headaches. I had to plug my ears. Therefore, the tender moments were still overbearing. Too much money for the experience. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 1, 2024
A tad disappointed
"I loved the singing,
The dance routine was the same movements over and over and the dancer could be tighter for the number of times performing the routine
The show got a bit boring midway so it didn’t capture my attention throughout
The costumes needed to be more vibrant with gold showcasing the richness of the continent
Too many of songs were in another language so it was difficult to really immerse yourself in the show
Needed more drums in the songs, an African drum has the ability to connect to the soul when done correctly
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Janelle S from Gasparillo on Jun 23, 2024
Was ok
"It was ok, after seeing the show, I would’ve preferred to spend my time and money on another show. Definitely didn’t meet my expectation "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 15, 2025
Lip... Sync...
"Beautiful production, great music overall, but I was disappointed that parts of it were lip synced. We all pay lots of money to get to and stay in NYC, time off from work/life etc for a Broadway show, for the Broadway experience... A lip synced show is unexpected, and again, disappointing.
The silver lining for me personally is that I'll do my research next time, and be more circumspect about my next Broadway show. It's an expensive lesson, but a valuable one. "
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Walter E from Asheville on Aug 4, 2024
Not worth the money
"Nothing extraordinary, limited number of special effect, missing new technology, stupid costumes. Really expected something better.
People were leaving before end."
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Tomasz C from Villa Rica on Jan 20, 2025
Overrated
"We were so excited and looking forward to seeing the show, but the singing was off, there were weird noises coming from the sound system that ruined part of the performance, and overall it felt like, at best, a high school production. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 20, 2025
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About
The Lion King
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.
