The Lion King
NYC Broadway Musical
A Disney classic is now a Broadway classic — with all the magic included.
About The Lion King
Join the circle of life at The Lion King on Broadway. This hit musical roared to life in 1997 and has ruled Broadway ever since at the Minskoff Theatre. Wondering how to get Lion King tickets? You're already in the right kingdom — get them on SnagaSeat now.
If you love the classic Disney movie, come see The Lion King live, which brings the story to life in a whole new way. All your favorite Elton John and Tim Rice songs from the film — including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” and the Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” — are there. But there's also breathtaking, award-winning puppetry that brings the wildlife of the African desert alive, and the colorful safari spectacle is sure to thrill children and adults alike. With its basis in a familiar story and 25-year track record of Broadway success, The Lion King is a perfect first show for children or anyone looking to experience a royal hit of a musical. A New York Theatre Guide review calls the show “a timeless piece of artistry and magical allure.”
In The Lion King musical, Simba has been named the heir to the throne of the Pride Lands, much to the chagrin of Scar, King Mufasa’s jealous younger brother. So Scar hatches a plan to manipulate the young prince and his playmate Nala so he can inherit the throne before Simba comes of age. Despite his caretaker Zazu’s protests, Simba ventures outside of his father’s realm, finding himself trapped in a wildebeest stampede of Scar’s making.
While Mufasa saves his son’s life, he can’t save his own, as Scar tosses him off the cliff into the mass of sprinting animals. Simba retreats, blaming himself for his father’s death, and meets the comedy kings of the jungle, Timon and Pumbaa. While he plans to stay with them and abandon his royal future, the soothsayer Rafiki knows the young prince’s destiny and is determined to bring him back where he belongs.
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Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Theatre
Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Categories
Musicals, Family / Kid friendly Award Winners, Broadway
Age
Ages 6+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
Important information
The use of cameras, cell phones, & other recording devices is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection & must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.
The Lion King - 3 Fun Facts
The puppets in The Lion King vary in size from five inches (the trick mouse at the end of Scar’s cane) to 18 feet tall (the giraffes in “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King").
Six indigenous African languages are sung and spoken in the show: Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, and Congolese.
The Lion King on Broadway uses 232 puppets, including full-sized, shadow, and rod puppets. Did you know that it took 37,000 hours to build all of the puppets, which encompass 25 species of animals?
Cast & Creative Team
By: Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, and a Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi, with Additional Music by Hans Zimmer, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, & Jay Rifkin
Director: Julie Taymor
Producer: Disney Theatrical Productions
Cast list: Vincent Jamal Hooper (as Simba), L. Steven Taylor (as Mufasa), Pearl Khwezi (as Nala), Tshidi Manye (as Rafiki), Stephen Carlile (as Scar), Ben Jeffrey (as Pumbaa), Fred Berman (as Timon), Cameron Pow (as Zazu), James Brown-Orleans (as Banzai), Bonita J. Hamilton (as Shenzi), Robb Sapp (as Ed), Donovan Louis Bazemore and Jayden Theophile (alternating as Young Simba), Mariama Diop and Evie Winter Lee (alternating as Young Nala)
Design: Richard Hudson
Lighting: Donald Holder
Costume: Julie Taymor
Choreography: Garth Fagan
Sound: Steve Canyon Kennedy
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