The Lion King at Saenger Theatre
Dates: 10/21/2026 - 11/8/2026
📍 Theatre: Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
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Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. This is THE LION KING. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney's much-loved film transports you to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba, and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for The Lion King
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Best Musical | Winner |
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What shows are coming up next at Saenger Theatre?
Buena Vista Social Club (12/08/26-12/13/26)
The Notebook (01/26/27-01/31/27)
Clue (02/19/27-02/21/27)
The Sound of Music (03/02/27-03/07/27)
The Outsiders (03/30/27-04/04/27)
Just in Time (06/22/27-06/27/27)
The Notebook (01/26/27-01/31/27)
Clue (02/19/27-02/21/27)
The Sound of Music (03/02/27-03/07/27)
The Outsiders (03/30/27-04/04/27)
Just in Time (06/22/27-06/27/27)
Where is Saenger Theatre located?
Saenger Theatre is at 1111 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA.
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