The Lion King musical officially premiered on Broadway on November 13, 1997, and won six awards at the 1998 Tony Awards. This included some of the most coveted categories like Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Direction of a Musical, and others. Julie Taymor’s direction, her collaboration with Michael Curry on mask and puppet design, the renowned soundtrack by Elton John and Tim Rice, the stunning choreography of Garth Fagan, and the efforts of several other cast and crew members, over the years, have made The Lion King a theatrical phenomenon like no other.
The story is set in the Pridelands of Africa, in the land ruled by the fair King Mufasa. When his son, Simba, is born, the whole of the Pridelands erupts in joy. But nefarious forces, too, are stirred. For Mufasa’s brother, Scar, the throne gets even farther out of his reach, with the arrival of young Simba. Scar’s manipulations manage to drive Simba away from his rightful throne. He grows up in exile far away, getting into great adventures with his friends Timon, Pumba, and others while Scar terrorizes the Pridelands as the new King. Will Simba ever go back? Will he be able to win back what is rightfully his? Book your The Lion King on Broadway tickets to find out.
Note: Producers can not guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.
The Lion King musical features timeless original music by Elton John and Tim Rice, as well as new songs were written by Hans Zimmer, Julie Taymor, Mark Mancina, and Lebo M. Relive your childhood favorites like “Hakuna Matata”, “Circle of Life”, and “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”.
The Minskoff Theatre is a 1621-seat performance space built by architects Kahn and Jacobs. It is located at 1515 Broadway. Since 2006, the Minskoff Theatre has hosted The Lion King, a musical adaptation of the classic animated Disney film. The theatre underwent some renovations in order to showcase gold leaf-carved displays in the main lobby as a homage to The Lion King. The Minskoff Theatre has hosted a number of great shows, including King of Hearts, West Side Story, The Pirates of Penzance, Cabaret, Joseph, and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Saturday Night Fever, and more.
Seating Capacity: 1621
Minskoff Theatre seating plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.
Address: The Minskoff Theatre, 200 W 45th Street, New York
Subway: The subway trains available are the 1, 9, C or E train to 50th Street or the N or R train to 49th Street.
Bus: Some of the buses plying to the theatre district are M104, M42, M6, M10, and M27/50.
Available Facilities: Cloakroom, Concession bars, Coat check, Water fountain
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible Seats, Accessible Toilets, Hearing Assistance
Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Minskoff Theater.
Dress Code: Smart and casual wear or semi-formals are recommended. Keep in mind, that most Broadway theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.
Outside Food: Most theatres do not allow outside food inside the theatres but most of them also have a café or restaurant inside the premises or nearby.
Tickets cannot be refunded, amended or rescheduled.
The seats might be a little low, there were tall people in front of us and it made it a little difficult to see the whole stage.
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All wonderful! An experience I recommend to everyone, even those who are not fans of the genre. Broadway brings to the stage in a sensational show. Music and sets that take your breath away. You will see a performance that is hard to find on other stage stages.
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It was a safe purchase and there were no problems with revenue. The price they offer is very good compared to Todaytix and the location chosen for the show.
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In the lion king we could just arrive at our appointment time and the was finally no waiting lines!! (Even when the show was sold out) , fast entry, great performance and my kids loved it.
Booking was easy, and on the day we arrived 30 minutes early. Despite the crowds, we got into the theater pretty quickly. We came to see The Lion King, and it was simply fantastic!
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The cost of tickets starts from $133 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The Lion King is suitable for guests aged 6+.
The Lion King on Broadway is playing at Minskoff Theatre and opened on 13 November 1997.
The Lion King runs for 2 hr 30 min with 1 intermission.
The Lion King is a musical based on an award-winning film of the same name. It tells the story of Simba, a lion cub, and the obstacles in his life as he makes his way towards becoming the king of the Pridelands.
The Lion King musical features timeless original music by Elton John and Tim Rice, as well as new songs written by Hans Zimmer, Julie Taymor, Mark Mancina, and Lebo M. Relive your childhood favorites like ‘Hakuna Matata’, ‘Circle of Life’, and ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’. Check them out here.