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Disney's The Lion King at Orpheum Theatre

Dates: (3/27/2024 - 4/28/2024 )

Theatre:

Orpheum Theatre


910 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis,MN 55403

Tickets: $39-180

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Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

News About Disney's The Lion King at Orpheum Theatre

THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend
THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend
April 26, 2024

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28. 

Review: THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Review: THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
March 29, 2024

What did our critic think of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? Giraffes gracefully strut, birds elegantly swoop, and gazelles leap with grace. The enchanting spectacle of the Serengeti unfolds before your eyes, as the majestic Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is the captivating return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Orpheum Theatre!

Interview: NICK LAMEDICA of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Interview: NICK LAMEDICA of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
March 25, 2024

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!

Interview: PETER HARGRAVE of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Interview: PETER HARGRAVE of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
March 24, 2024

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Interview: MUKELISIWE GOBA of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Interview: MUKELISIWE GOBA of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
March 13, 2024

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!

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Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
December 06, 2023

What did our critic think of DISNEY’S ALADDIN at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? Step into a magical realm with Disney’s 'Aladdin,' the sensational Broadway musical produced by the mastermind behind 'The Lion King.' This timeless narrative unfolds with a delightful blend of beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle, offering audiences an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Interview: SENZEL AHMADY of ALADDIN at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Interview: SENZEL AHMADY of ALADDIN at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
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Discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.

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