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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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Disney's THE LION KING North American Tour Hits $1 Billion
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013


The Associated Press reports that Disney Theatrical Group's North American tour of THE LION KING has hit $1 billion in grosses since its launch in 2002.

Photo Flash: US Women's National Soccer Team Visits THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2013


On Tuesday evening, members of the US Women's National Soccer Team took a break from practice to see the Tony Award-winning Broadway The Lion King on Broadway. Scroll down for a photo!

Buyi Zama Joins THE LION KING as Rafiki
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2013


Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING, the fifth longest-running show in Broadway history, is pleased to welcome BUYI ZAMA as Rafiki, beginning performances with tomorrow's matinee, Saturday, May 18.

TV: CityBuzz Chats with THE LION KING's Alton Fitzgerald!
by CityBuzz - March 14, 2013


An oldie but goodie, The Lion King continues to wow audiences of all ages. The cast is impressive and CityBuzz sat down one-on-one with Alton Fitzgerald, the actor who plays Mufasa.

THE LION KING to Hold Nationwide Open Calls for Broadway and Touring Companies, Beg. Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013


Disney Theatrical Productions will be hosting open auditions, seeking possible future replacements for the Broadway and Touring companies of The Lion King. Auditions for the adult roles of Simba and Nala will be held in Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles. Auditions for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala will take place in New York City at the Apollo Theater.

Photo Flash: Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera Visits THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2013


Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers, 2012's MVP of the American League, kept his feline connection strong while in New York City this past weekend. He and his family took in the hit Broadway show, THE LION KING, on Friday, January 18th. Check out a photo of him with the cast below!

STAGE TUBE: Old Men Rock out to THE LION KING
by Emily Stubbs - January 11, 2013


In a burst of Lion King pride, a group of gentlemen gathered at a Tim Hortons and sang their hearts out to a familiar showtune. Check out their rendition of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight.'

STAGE TUBE: Happy New Year from THE LION KING National Tour Cast
by Stage Tube - December 31, 2012


The National Tour of Disney's THE LION KING leaps onto the SHN Orpheum Theatre stage now through January 13, 2013. THE LION KING returns to San Francisco for the first time since its triumphant 43-week run at the SHN Orpheum Theatre in 2004. The cast of the National Tour took a moment to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Click below!

BWW Reviews: Phenomenal LION KING, a Must-See Theatrical Event
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2013


San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre plays host to Disney's 'The Lion King' now through January 13, 2013. I put that out there right away because if you're one for keeping a bucket list of must-see things to do and see before you 'exit stage left' then this show is surely one for the list.

THE LION KING's Chantel Riley and Ben Jeffrey Appear on WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2012


In celebration of the 15th anniversary of "The Lion King" on Broadway, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," with Emmy Award-winning host Meredith Vieira, will host two principal actors from the hit musical as contestants today, December 10. Chantel Riley (Nala) and Ben Jeffrey (Pumbaa) will play "Millionaire" as a two-person team and will donate their winnings to The Actors Fund, a national human services organization that helps professionals in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition. The duo is guaranteed to win a minimum of $10,000 for The Actors Fund.

THE LION KING's Chantel Riley and Ben Jeffrey to Appear on WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - December 7, 2012


In celebration of the 15th anniversary of "The Lion King" on Broadway, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," with Emmy Award-winning host Meredith Vieira, will host two principal actors from the hit musical as contestants on Monday, December 10. Chantel Riley (Nala) and Ben Jeffrey (Pumbaa) will play "Millionaire" as a two-person team and will donate their winnings to The Actors Fund, a national human services organization that helps professionals in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition. The duo is guaranteed to win a minimum of $10,000 for The Actors Fund.

Photo Coverage: Michael Strahan Visits THE LION KING!
by Jennifer Broski - December 7, 2012


'Live with Kelly and Michael's Michael Strahan just visited the show with his daughters and you can check out backstage photos below!

VIDEO: Cast of THE LION KING 'Feels the Love' on ABC's 'The Chew'
by Caryn Robbins - December 6, 2012


The cast of Broadway's THE LION KING performed 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' on this week's 'The Chew' on ABC. Watch the exciting performance below!

STAGE TUBE: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Goes INSIDE THE LION KING Anniversary Exhibit in NYC!
by Stage Tube - December 4, 2012


In the video below, NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger takes you through 'Inside The Lion King', a free exhibit in NYC to celebrate its 15th anniversary on Broadway. Click below to watch!

Photo Flash: THE LION KING's Alton Fitzgerald White & More at Empire State Building for Show's 15th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - December 4, 2012


In celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of Broadway's landmark musical event The Lion King, cast members Alton Fitzgerald White, Chondra La-Tease Profit and Lindiwe Dlamini 'flipped the switch' and lit the world-famous Empire State Building's tower lights with the signature color of the production. The lights will shine yellow in honor of the anniversary today, December 4, 2012. Check out photos of the cast at the Empire State Building below!

Cast of THE LION KING Performs on ABC's 'The Chew' Today
by TV News Desk - December 5, 2012


Today, December 5th, the stars of Broadway's THE LION KIN will perform on the ABC daytime talk show 'The Chew' airing 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET.

Disney's THE LION KING and NEWSIES to Offer New Accessibility Services on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 4, 2012


Supported by funds from the City of New York Theater Subdistrict Council, LDC and the City of New York, Disney's hit musicals The Lion King and Newsies have joined The Broadway Accessibility/Audience Expansion Initiative, which creates collaboration between producers and accessibility specialists at all stages of production. The Initiative is a partnership between Inclusion in the Arts, a New York-based not-for-profit, and G-PASS, a service company utilizing technology from Sound Associates Inc., in collaboration with Disney Theatrical Productions. This historic Initiative provides theatre-goers with disabilities a theatre experience as complete and captivating as that enjoyed by non-disabled audience members. The services are: I-Caption for deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons and D-Scriptive for blind and low-vision patrons.

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 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 multiple 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, and 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. The show also won 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 by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Broadway Musical by 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 by Julie Taymor at The Hewes Awards, Lighting Design by Donald Holder at The Hewes Awards, Noteworthy/Unusual Effects Design by Julie Taymor at The Hewes Awards, Performance for Max Casella at the Theatre World Awards, Outstanding Choreography for Garth Fagan at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for Julie Taymor at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Director - Musical for Julie Taymor at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for Donald Holder at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Musical for The Lion King at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Orchestrations for Bruce Fowler at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Orchestrations for David Metzger at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Orchestrations for Robert Elhai at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Puppet Design for Michael Curry at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Puppet Design for Julie Taymor at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Revival-Play for Richard Hudson at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Sound Design for Tony Meola at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has The Lion King won?
The Lion King has won 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 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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