The Lion King (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(13447 Ratings)

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Members say

Entertaining, Enchanting, Great staging, Delightful, Must see

About the Show

Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba's rise to the throne.

The worldwide sensation and winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction and Best Costumes by Julie Taymor, is based on the beloved 1994 animated Disney movie. Simba will someday inherit the throne of the Pridelands, but he isn't quite ready. When his devious Uncle Scar murders King Mufasa, Simba flees to escape his guilt. Time and new friends keep Simba company until his past comes back to remind him of his rightful place.

The music is by international superstar Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The score includes 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' and 'Circle of Life.'

The musical is the third-longest-running show on Broadway - and the eighth longest-running show in the West End - and is notable for director Julie Taymor's concept which incorporates puppets to bring the animals to life.

Show-Score Member Reviews (12,671)

Entertaining, Great staging, Must see, Epic, Great singing

See it if you want to see this classic Disney masterpiece come to life through excellent staging, masterful costumes/makeup, and great singing.

Don't see it if you did not cry at least one single tear during the stampede scene in the original Disney movie.

Ambitious, Enchanting, Great staging, Masterful, Great singing

See it if You want to see beautiful costumes, relive a childhood classic, and sway along to Can You Feel the Love Tonight

Don't see it if You're looking for a story you don't already know

Original, Great staging, Entertaining, Delightful, Great singing

See it if Disney lovers and families.

Don't see it if You don't like Musicals.

Enchanting, Delightful, Absorbing, Great staging, Must see

See it if You love the original movie and want something enchanting to watch

Don't see it if You don't like animals

Great staging, Entertaining, Enchanting, Clever, Ambitious

See it if You think Julie Taymor is one of the originals of American theater, you want to see a family friendly show, adults and kids can equally love

Don't see it if You only want to see something that has a "big name" in it and have no interest in brilliant staging and costume design.

Clever, Ambitious, Great singing

See it if you want a classic show with appeal to all audiences - a true vision in its time and still current today!

Don't see it if you don't like Disney.

Absorbing, Exquisite, Great staging, Masterful, Resonant

See it if You love great singing dancing and costumes!

Don't see it if You're crazy!

Enchanting, Absorbing, Masterful, Riveting, Great acting

See it if You love the Lion King, or you love singing, or you love costumes, or you love dancing, etc...etc..etc..!! This show is just incredible!

Don't see it if no reason! GO SEE IT!

Critic Reviews (26)

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