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

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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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THE LION KING's Alton Fitzgerald White Will Give 4,000th Performance as 'Mufasa' Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2014

THE LION KING Broadway cast member ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE will play his 4,000th performance as Mufasa in the landmark musical event this Saturday evening, August 23rd, 2014. White originated the role of Mufasa in the US touring production in 2002 and in a sit-down Las Vegas production in 2009, in addition to leading the flagship Broadway company intermittently since.

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's THE LION KING Cast Bursts Into Song on the Subway
by Stage Tube - August 6, 2014

The Broadway cast of The Lion King took a break between shows on June 28th and took over a New York City subway car to give riders a little surprise. Check out their performance of 'Circle of Life' below!

Disney's THE LION KING Comes to Boston Opera House, 9/9-10/12
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2014

Casting has been announced for the Boston engagement of Disney's The Lion King. Boston's most eagerly awaited stage production returns to the Boston Opera House stage from September 9 to October 12 as part of the 2014-2015 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

Disney's THE LION KING Plays Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund Today at the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2014

The Actors Fund, a national human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, is pleased to announce that the producer, cast, and management of Disney's The Lion King have added a special performance to benefit The Fund today, July 30 at 1:30pm in the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C. The entire company will donate their time and talent for this performance that will directly benefit The Actors Fund.

Meet the Current Casts of Broadway's Long Running Hits - THE LION KING
by BWW Special Coverage - August 1, 2014

A great, big Broadway season is on its way, with fourteen productions already slated to open in the next few months. With several weeks until the craziness begins, there is still plenty of time to catch up on what's been going on at Broadway's already occupied theaters . BroadwayWorld will be profiling the hits of the Great White Way that continue to draw crowds after months, years, and (in some cases) decades. Meet the current cast of Broadway's The Lion King below!

VIDEO: Cast of Broadway's THE LION KING Perform 'He Lives In You' at The White House
by Caryn Robbins - July 21, 2014

Cast members from Broadway's THE LION KING were welcomed by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House's Kids State Dinner on July 18th.

Photo Flash: THE LION KING Ready to Pack Up & Bring Pride Rock to D.C. for the White House's Kids State Dinner
by Tyler Peterson - July 17, 2014

The cast of Broadway's The Lion King will pack up and bring Pride Rock to D.C. for the White House's annual Kids State Dinner this Friday. In excitement, the production has shared a new image on their official Twitter page, which First Lady Michelle Obama promptly retweeted in support. Check it out below!

Disney's THE LION KING to Play Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund, 7/30 at the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2014

The Actors Fund, a national human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, is pleased to announce that the producer, cast, and management of Disney's The Lion King have added a special performance to benefit The Fund on Wednesday, July 30 at 1:30pm in the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C. The entire company will donate their time and talent for this performance that will directly benefit The Actors Fund.

Patrick R. Brown, L. Steven Taylor, Tshidi Manye, Jelani Remy and More to Star in Disney's THE LION KING at the Kennedy Center, 6/17-8/17
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2014

Casting has been announced for the Washington, D.C. engagement of Disney's The Lion King. The stage production returns to the Kennedy Center from June 17 to August 17, 2014. The press opening night is Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. The show's nine-week premiere engagement in 2008 played a sold-out run in the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Patrick R. Brown, L. Steven Taylor, Tshidi Manye, Jelani Remy and More to Star in Disney's THE LION KING at the Kennedy Center, 6/17-8/17
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014

Casting has been announced for the Washington, D.C. engagement of Disney's The Lion King. The stage production returns to the Kennedy Center from June 17 to August 17, 2014. The press opening night is Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. The show's nine-week premiere engagement in 2008 played a sold-out run in the Kennedy Center Opera House.

BWW TV: THE LION KING's Thulisile Thusi Brings 'The Circle of Life' to STARS IN THE ALLEY
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2014

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District celebrated Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 12-piece orchestra. BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert event and below you can check out 'The Circle of Life' as performed by The Lion King's Thulisile Thusi!

BWW Interview: Ray Mercer's Circle of Dance
by Naomi Serviss - April 17, 2014

When he's not performing eight shows a week in The LION KING, Mercer is choreographing commissions nationwide.

Esteban Oliver to Join Broadway's THE LION KING as 'Zazu' Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - March 31, 2014

Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING, the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history, is pleased to welcome ESTEBAN OLIVER as Zazu, beginning performances tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

Esteban Oliver to join THE LION KING on Broadway
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - January 16, 2014

Broadway's landmark musical event The Lion King, the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history, is pleased to welcome Esteban Oliver as Zazu, beginning performances on Tuesday, April 1.

Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING!
by Walter McBride - January 13, 2014

Just last night, Idina Menzel, who will return to Broadway on March 30 in IF/THEN, stopped by the Minskoff Theatre to see THE LION KING. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of her backstage with the cast below!

THE LION KING Opens Tonight in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2013

Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING Opens Tonight in Sydney, Australia at the Capitol Theatre, with a record number of tickets already sold.

Photo Flash: Angelina Jolie Visits THE LION KING in Australia
by Nicole Rosky - December 9, 2013

Yesterday, Angelina Jolie and her family took in a performance of The Lion King in Sydney, Australia. All six of her children attended the matinee. Angelina 'loved' the show and signed the autograph wall. Below, Check out a photo of Jolie backstage with the cast!

STAGE TUBE: THE LION KING Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela on GMA
by Nicole Rosky - December 6, 2013

As the world continues to mourn the loss of Nelson Mandela, the cast of Broadway's THE LION KING performed a special tribute to the legend on today's 'Good Morning America.' Watch the full performance below.

Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates the Holidays with BC/EFA Benefit Today
by BWW News Desk - December 2, 2013

A festive, family-friendly evening of holiday music and song with cast members from Disney's The Lion King benefiting The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is set for Today, December 2 Doors 7:00 pm Show 8:30 pm at Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 West Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, Calif.

The Lion King FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

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The Lion King opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Nov 13, 1997 and has now been running for 26 years.
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.
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, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer, and Best Scenic Design for Richard Hudson.
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.
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.
The Lion King has won numerous 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.
The Lion King is playing at the New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway), which is located at 214 West 42nd St. New York.
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
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