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Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 6+
Opened: November 13, 1997

Upcoming Schedule:

Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
Sundays at 1pm and 6:30pm

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The circle of life continues on! In one of the most thrilling visual experiences to ever hit Broadway, giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. This adaptation of Disney's iconic film transports you to a dazzling world that explodes with colors, stunning effects and enchanting music. Relive the story of Simba and his journey from wide-eyed cub to finally reclaiming his crown as the king of the Pridelands. Celebrating over 25 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world.

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10 / 10

A new generation of cats just took over Broadway. Simply said, 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. With this production, the Walt Disney Co. stages itself as a serious and ambitious contender on the legit scene, all but demanding that its first theatrical foray, 1994's too-literally adapted 'Beauty and the Beast,' was little more than a warm-up.

Cub Comes of Age: A Twice-Told Cosmic Tale
8 / 10

Where are you, really, anyway? The location is supposed to be a theater on 42d Street, a thoroughfare that has never been thought of as a gateway to Eden. Yet somehow you have fallen into what appears to be a primal paradise. And even the exquisitely restored New Amsterdam Theater, a former Ziegfeld palace, disappears before the spectacle within it. Such is the transporting magic wrought by the opening 10 minutes of 'The Lion King.' Unfortunately, it turns out that these glorious opening moments are only the honeymoon part of this fable of the coming of age of a lion with a father fixation. Throughout the show's 2 hours and 40 minutes (as against the 75-minute movie), there will be plenty of instances of breathtaking beauty and scenic ingenuity, realized through techniques ranging from shadow puppetry to Bunraku. Certainly, nowhere before on Broadway has a stampede of wildebeests or a herd of veldt-skimming gazelles been rendered with such eye-popping conviction. But in many ways, Ms. Taymor's vision, which is largely rooted in ritual forms of theater from Asia and Africa, collides with that of Disney, where visual spectacle is harnessed in the service of heartwarming storytelling. There will inevitably be longueurs for both adults and children who attend this show. But it offers a refreshing and more sophisticated alternative to the standard panoply of special effects that dominate most tourist-oriented shows today. Seen purely as a visual tapestry, there is simply nothing else like it.

Photo: Queen Latifah Visits THE LION KING on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2023


Check out a photo of Queen Latifah visiting THE LION KING! See how to purchase tickets to The Lion King.

Disney's THE LION KING To Return To Tulsa in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2023


Tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Monday, February 13th at 10:30am. Tulsa's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Tulsa PAC stage on Thursday, June 1st for a limited engagement of three weeks through Saturday, June 17th.

THE LION KING Sets New Record For Highest-Grossing Week in Broadway History
by Stephi Wild - January 4, 2023


The Lion King has set a new record for the highest-grossing week in Broadway history with his holiday week gross of $4,315,264. The production played to 99% capacity in the week ending on January 1, 2023.

Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years With Spanish-Language Performance of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?'
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2022


The Lion King's 25th Anniversary on Broadway continues its celebration, globally with this all-new video of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' performed in Spanish, featuring Pearl Khwezi, who stars as Nala in the Broadway production, and Agustín Argüello, who stars as Simba in the Madrid production. 

VIDEO: THE LION KING Fans Get Special Broadway Surprise on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - December 6, 2022


Three generations of one family sat down to discuss the influence that the Lion King has had on them in a new Good Morning America segment. After they discussed their mutual love of the show, they were greeted by Broadway's Mufasa, L. Steven Taylor, who surprised them tickets to the show that night. Watch the new video now!

Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years on Broadway at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Nicole Rosky - November 24, 2022


Earlier this month, the company of The Lion King celebrated the show's epic 25th Anniversary and the celebration continued at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Watch below as the cast performs 'Circle of Life'.

Photos & Video: THE LION KING Composer Lebo M Honored by The Consulate General of South Africa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022


See photos and video of the Consulate General of South Africa honoring The Lion King’s South African composer, Lebo M.

VIDEO: Julie Taymor Brings THE LION KING to THE VIEW
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022


Julie Taymor appeared on The View to celebrate 25 years of The Lion King on Broadway. Taymor brought along performers from the Broadway production who demonstrated the puppets used in the show that she desgined, including The Lioness, The Bird Man, and The Cheetah. Watch Taymor discuss the puppets' designs and functions in the video now!

Video: Elton John Reflects on THE LION KING's Lasting Impact
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2022


Watch Sir Elton John reflect on the enduring magic of THE LION KING in celebration of its 25th anniversary.

VIDEO: Heather Headley Sings 'Shadowland' in Honor of THE LION KING's 25th Anniversary
by Team BWW - November 14, 2022


Heather Headley took to Instagram to share a video of her singing 'Shadowland' in honor of the 25th anniversary of The Lion King. Heather Headley originated the role of Nala in The Lion King, which celebrated their anniversary last night at the Minskoff Theatre.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at THE LION KING 25th Anniversary Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - November 14, 2022


The Lion King celebrated its 25th anniversary last night, Sunday, November 13th and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!

Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2022


The Lion King celebrated its 25th anniversary last night, Sunday, November 13th. Check out video footage from the big night here, featuring a performance from Lebo M, plus the stars taking their bows, and walking the red carpet.

VIDEO: THE LION KING Cast Performs Tiny Desk Concert For 25th Anniversary
by Michael Major - November 11, 2022


The cast of The Lion King on Broadway, including L. Steven Taylor, Tshidi Manye, Brandon A. McCall, Pearl Khwezi, Lindiwe Dlamini, Mduduzi Madela, and S'bu Ngema, performed “Circle of Life,' 'They Live in You,' 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight,' 'Hakuna Matata,' 'Endless Night / Shadowland,' and 'Circle of Life' (Reprise). Watch the video now!

Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2022


Disney Theatrical Productions has partnered with ArtClass’ Jamaal Parham and Bashan Aquart, also known as the Brooklyn-based directing duo, ‘Jams x Bash,’ to collaborate on a branded short film, Generations, the first of its kind for a Broadway production in celebration of The Lion King’s historic 25th Anniversary on Broadway. Watch the film here!

VIDEO: Elton John Sings 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' From THE LION KING on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022


Sir Elton John honored The Lion King's 25th Anniversary on Broadway this morning by singing 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' on Good Morning America. Before the performance, John shared how he first became involved in the musical and how it went on to change his life. Watch a complete video performance now!

Photo Exclusive: The Cast of THE LION KING Sings 'Carols For a Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 8, 2022


BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with Cast Members of The Lion King as they laid down their vocal track of “Christmas Time”.  This is a new Christmas Song written and arranged by James Brown-Orleans with vocals by James Brown-Orleans and Shacura Wade. Check out exclusive photos from The Lion King's sessions here!

VIDEO: THE LION KING Performs 'The Circle of Life' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - November 8, 2022


Last night, The Late Show welcomed the cast of The Lion King for the first-ever late night television performance of their showstopping hit, 'The Circle of Life.' Check out the video here!

THE LION KING to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA With Elton John on Thursday
by Michael Major - November 7, 2022


The Lion King will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Broadway this Thursday, November 10, with a performance on Good Morning America. The segment will also feature an appearance by the musical's composter, music superstar Elton John. The Broadway production currently stars Pearl Khwezi, L. Steven Taylor, Brandon A. McCall and more.

Photos: Check Out New Production Images of THE LION KING Ahead of its 25th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 25, 2022


New production photographs of the current company of The Lion King on Broadway have been released. The Lion King will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration this November!  Check out the photos here!

THE LION KING to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 27, 2022


The Lion King will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration this November. While two Broadway juggernauts have previously reached this milestone, The Lion King marks several historic firsts.  Never before has a show in its 25th year been playing in so many productions around the world simultaneously and placed in the Top 5 grossing Broadway shows.

THE LION KING North American Tour Welcomes New Cast Members This Month
by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2022


The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King is pleased to welcome Peter Hargrave, Nick LaMedica and Khalifa White as Scar, Zazu and Nala, respectively.

THE LION KING Welcomes Back Jelani Remy as Simba Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - July 26, 2022


The Lion King will welcome Jelani Remy back to the Broadway production in the role of Simba beginning tonight, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Brandon A. McCall is on a leave of absence and is scheduled to return Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Video: Disney On Broadway Celebrates 1 Million Guests Since Broadway Reopening
by A.A. Cristi - July 19, 2022


Last week, Disney on Broadway's two New York productions, Aladdin and The Lion King, celebrated a special milestone: between the two shows, we've welcomed over 1 million guests since Broadway reopened last fall! Go inside the celebration in a new video!

The Lion King FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does The Lion King on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Price: $35.00
Where: https://lottery.broadwaydirect.com/show/the-lion-king/
When: Lottery entries for each performance will be accepted starting 9AM the day prior to the performance until 3PM the day prior to the performance. At that time, the lottery for that performance will be closed. If you are selected as a winner, you have 60 minutes to pay for your tickets.
Limit: 2 per customer
Information: Seats are assigned at the discretion of the Box Office and cannot be transferred to other people or performances. PLEASE NOTE: Lottery seats may be partial view.

How long has The Lion King been running on Broadway?
The Lion King opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Nov 13, 1997 and has now been running for 26 years.
What productions of The Lion King have there been?
The Lion King has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1997, US Tour which opened in 2002, Chicago which opened in 2003 and West End which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has The Lion King been nominated for?
The Lion King has been nominated for several Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Irene Mecchi and Roger Allers, Best Choreography for Garth Fagan, Best Costume Design for Julie Taymor, Best Direction of a Musical for Julie Taymor, Best Lighting Design for Donald Holder, Best Orchestrations for Bruce Fowler, David Metzger, and Robert Elhai, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Elton John, Tim Rice, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Julie Taymor, Hans Zimmer, and Best Scenic Design for Richard Hudson.
What Tony Awards has The Lion King won?
The Lion King has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Irene Mecchi and Roger Allers, Best Choreography for Garth Fagan, Best Costume Design for Julie Taymor, Best Direction of a Musical for Julie Taymor, Best Lighting Design for Donald Holder, Best Orchestrations for Bruce Fowler, David Metzger, and Robert Elhai, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Elton John, Tim Rice, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer, and Best Scenic Design for Richard Hudson.
What awards has The Lion King been nominated for?
The Lion King has been nominated for several awards including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Choreography for Garth Fagan, Best Costume Design for Julie Taymor, Best Director - Musical for Julie Taymor, Best Lighting Design for Donald Holder, Best Set Design for Richard Hudson, Costume Design at The Hewes Awards for Julie Taymor, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Donald Holder, Noteworthy/Unusual Effects Design at The Hewes Awards for Julie Taymor, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Max Casella, Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Garth Fagan, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Julie Taymor, Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Julie Taymor, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Donald Holder, Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Lion King, Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Bruce Fowler, David Metzger, and Robert Elhai, Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Michael Curry and Julie Taymor, Outstanding Revival-Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Richard Hudson, and Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Tony Meola.
What awards has The Lion King won?
The Lion King has won numerous awards, including Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Broadway Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Choreography for Garth Fagan, Best Costume Design for Julie Taymor, Best Director - Musical for Julie Taymor, Best Lighting Design for Donald Holder, Best Set Design for Richard Hudson, Costume Design from The Hewes Awards for Julie Taymor, Lighting Design from The Hewes Awards for Donald Holder, Noteworthy/Unusual Effects Design from The Hewes Awards for Julie Taymor, Performance from the Theatre World Awards for Max Casella, Outstanding Choreography from the Drama Desk Awards for Garth Fagan, Outstanding Costume Design from the Drama Desk Awards for Julie Taymor, Outstanding Director - Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Julie Taymor, Outstanding Lighting Design from the Drama Desk Awards for Donald Holder, Outstanding Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for The Lion King, Outstanding Orchestrations from the Drama Desk Awards for Bruce Fowler, David Metzger, and Robert Elhai, Outstanding Puppet Design from the Drama Desk Awards for Michael Curry and Julie Taymor, Outstanding Revival-Play from the Drama Desk Awards for Richard Hudson, and Outstanding Sound Design from the Drama Desk Awards for Tony Meola.
What theatre is The Lion King playing at on Broadway?
The Lion King is playing at the New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway), which is located at 214 West 42nd St. New York.
What are the songs in The Lion King and what's the order?
Circle of Life
Grasslands Chant
The Morning Report
The Lioness Hunt
I Just Can't Wait to Be King
Chow Down
They Live in You
Be Prepared
The Stampede
Rafiki Mourns
Hakuna Matata
One by One
The Madness of King Scar
Shadowland
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Endless Night
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Simba Confronts Scar
King of Pride Rock
There are no gunshots in The Lion King.

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