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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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by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 9, 2026
Casting has been revealed for Disney's THE LION KING at Indianapolis' Old National Centre, featuring Peter Hargrave as Scar and David D'Lancy Wilson as Mufasa, alongside a full ensemble.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2026
Disney's The Lion KIng is set to return to the Peoria Civic Center's Prairie Home Alliance Theater as part of the Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria season, with season memberships offering priority ticket access.
by Stephi Wild - June 25, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Indianapolis announced tickets are on sale for THE LION KING's return engagement at Old National Centre, with a three-week limited run featuring multiple weekly performances.
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Casting has been announced for Cleveland's limited return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Playhouse Square, featuring Cleveland native Robb Sapp, who has played Ed in the Broadway production since 2021.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2026
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King is celebrating its 24th anniversary. Since launching in April 2002, The Lion King North American tour has welcomed over 28 million theatergoers.
by A.A. Cristi - April 9, 2026
Broadway Grand Rapids announced a Community Night event, offering a Spring Break opportunity for local audiences. Details on timing and programming are available through the organization directly.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group and Playhouse Square have extended the Cleveland engagement of Disney's The Lion King.
by Robert Bannon - March 6, 2026
Gilbert Domally joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a BroadwayWorld Exclusive conversation as he leads the national tour of Disney’s The Lion King as Simba. Domally shares the inspiring journey that took him from Miami to the Broadway company of The Lion King and now across the country as the king of the Pride Lands. Watch in this video.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 11, 2026
Playhouse Square will present a sensory-friendly performance of The Lion King, tailored to accommodate audiences with sensory sensitivities. This special event is scheduled for February 2026, offering an inclusive theater experience.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 6, 2026
Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Cleveland will go on sale to the public. Cleveland’s most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the KeyBank State Theatre stage at Playhouse Square.
by Stephi Wild - January 7, 2026
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Zama Magudulela as Rafiki. Magudulela will begin performances on Tuesday, January 13 in Sacramento at the Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center.
by A.A. Cristi - November 24, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 7, 2025
Disney Theatrical Group and Playhouse Square will offer a sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s The Lion King in the KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 6, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King is coming to The Paramount Theatre stage.
by Stephi Wild - November 5, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King North American tour released production photos of new principal cast members David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa) and Gilbert Domally (Simba). Check out the photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - November 3, 2025
Tickets for the long-awaited return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) will go on sale Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10 a.m.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2025
By popular demand, Disney's The Lion King will return to Cleveland for the first time since October 2021. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Michael Major - September 3, 2025
The production features Peter Hargrave (Scar), David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa), Mukelisiwe Goba (Rafiki), Robert Creighton (Timon), Nick LaMedica (Zazu), Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), Gilbert Domally (Simba), and more.
by Alyson Eng - August 31, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King musical is playing in Vancouver, BC for a limited four-week engagement at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from August 20 to September 14.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 27, 2025
The North American Tour of The Lion King will play at Portland's Keller Auditorium in September. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2025
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa and Gilbert Domally as Simba. Wilson and Domally will begin performances on Tuesday, September 23 in Portland, OR at Keller Auditorium.
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for Disney's The Lion King, are now on sale to the public. The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 24 million theatergoers, making it North America's longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour.
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2025
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will celebrate its 23rd anniversary in Orlando, where the production begins a four-week return engagement tonight at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Past Cities
First Interstate Center for the Arts(Formally INB Performing Arts Center)
1/23/2019 - 2/3/2019
The Lion King History
Other Productions of The Lion King
| 1997 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2003 | Chicago |
Chicago Production Chicago |
| 2021 | West End |
London Production West End |
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